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Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language Google said that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service.

26 February 2015

Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigration US President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.

26 February 2015

Scarlett Johansson took our name, band says Scarlett Johansson can expect her name to boost sales, but her new band's decision to call itself the seemingly innocuous The Singles has triggered a firestorm.

26 February 2015

Putin 'destabilizing' Ukraine, Kerry says US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through "land grabs''.

26 February 2015

Bekman Soilybayev KOs Gomes at Fight Night MMA in California Kazakhstan’s professional boxer Bekman Soilybayev has defeated Jose Gomes at the Fight Night MMA at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center in California.

25 February 2015

Chris Brown says denied entry to Canada R&B star Chris Brown ditched a performance Tuesday in Canada at the 11th hour after he was barred entry.

25 February 2015

Sony Pictures names new head of movie group Sony Pictures Entertainment named Tom Rothman as new chairman of its motion picture group, a major move after a massive cyberattack devastated the entertainment giant.

25 February 2015

Obama vetoes Keystone pipeline bill Barack Obama issued the most significant veto of his six-year presidency, blocking legislation allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built.

25 February 2015

Moscow lying 'to my face,' says Kerry US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian leaders of lying "to my face" about Moscow's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.

25 February 2015

Despite free album furor, U2 tops iTunes listening U2 faced such a backlash over its free album that the band apologized, but the Irish superstars claimed vindication as research showed its music dominated iTunes listening.

25 February 2015

Golovkin calls out Cotto for unification bout, Chavez bets $1 million on a KO The WBA Super, WBC Interim and IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin announced his decision to unify all middleweight titles after defeating Martin Murray the past Saturday in Monte Carlo

24 February 2015

Kazakhstan's Golovkin repeats Tyson's 19 KO record streak Golovkin of Kazakhstan has continued his KO streak in the manner of Mike Tyson.

24 February 2015

USA, Kazakhstan sign deal on cooperation in criminal cases investigations USA and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement on cooperating in investigation of crimes.

24 February 2015

'Fifty Shades of Grey' stays on top at US box office Racy bondage flick "Fifty Shades of Grey" kept its spot atop the North American box office this weekend, a week after scoring the biggest February opening ever.

24 February 2015

Emboldened Obama embraces presidential power Barack Obama is expected to issue the third and most significant veto of his presidency, embracing raw executive power in the twilight of his administration.

24 February 2015

Google Wallet partners up to battle Apple Pay Google said it was teaming up with the mobile phone payment firm Softcard to ramp up its efforts to counter Apple Pay in the emerging sector.

24 February 2015

Taylor Swift officially world's top seller in 2014 Taylor Swift was crowned the world's top-selling artist in 2014, although an industry group said that the Disney soundtrack "Frozen" would have beaten her.

24 February 2015

Lady Gaga in moving 'Sound of Music' Oscars tribute The Academy Awards hailed the 50th anniversary, recruiting Lady Gaga to gracefully sing a medley of memorable tunes from "The Sound of Music."

23 February 2015

Patricia Arquette calls for equality at Oscars acceptance Patricia Arquette won the Oscar for best supporting actress-- and embraced the moment to make an impassioned plea for gender equality.

23 February 2015

Oscars fashion: White and silver, and lots of beads Hollywood's A-list actresses oozed old-school elegance in white and glittering silver on the Oscars red carpet.

23 February 2015

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