Apple sold by Jobs from parents' garage up for auction
An early Apple device sold by Steve Jobs from his parents' garage goes under the hammer in New York next month valued at $400,000-600,000.
Kerry won't unveil peace plan in talks with Palestinians: US
Top US diplomat John Kerry was to meet the chief Palestinian negotiator but would not unveil an American peace plan.
'Ouija' scares off 'Nightcrawler' at Halloween box office
Horror movie "Ouija" held off creepy thriller "Nightcrawler" to stay atop the Halloween weekend box office in North America.
Taylor Swift ditches Spotify after blockbuster release
Taylor Swift, whose new album may be one of the top-selling works in years, has pulled her music from Spotify in a blow to the streaming service.
UNESCO chief slams 'barbaric' destruction of Iraq heritage
UNESCO chief Irina Bokova slammed the "barbaric" destruction of Iraq's cultural heritage.
Kerry: Ignoring climate science puts 'kids, grandkids' at risk
US Secretary of State John Kerry said that those who ignore climate science do so at a risk to future generations.
Probe of US spaceship crash may take a 'year'
Authorities who carried out their first full day of investigation into a US spacecraft crash said probing the incident could take a year.
Bill Gates to give $500 million for malaria, other diseases
US philanthropist Bill Gates announced he will donate over $500 million to fight malaria and other infectious diseases in the developing world.
'Call of Duty' soldiers battle villain Kevin Spacey
The newest instalment to blockbuster video game "Call of Duty" hits the streets, pitting soldiers of the future against a Machiavellian villain played by actor Kevin Spacey.
Instagram bans US comedienne's topless Putin jab
Chelsea Handler is fighting with Instagram after it took down a topless picture she posted looking similar to a famous shirtless picture of Russian President.
Kerry to meet chief Palestinian negotiator Monday: US
Department for discussions on "the way forward" in a Middle East peace deal and the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Mike Tyson says he was sexually abused as a child
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was sexually abused when he was seven years old by a stranger on the street.
Obama calls for 'inclusive' vote process in Myanmar: W.House
US President Barack Obama has called for an "inclusive and credible" elections process next year in Myanmar.
Co-creator of Android mobile software leaves Google
Google confirmed that an executive behind leading mobile device software Android is leaving the company to create an incubator for hardware startups.
At Halloween, pumpkin spice is everything nice
While youngsters dress up as ghosts and goblins and go door to door for Halloween, grown-ups across the United States are indulging in all things pumpkin spice.
US spy agencies spent nearly $68 bn in 2014
US spy agencies spent nearly $68 billion in fiscal year 2014, about the same level of spending on intelligence gathering in the previous year.
Apple chief Tim Cook puts focus on gay rights
Apple's Tim Cook became the most prominent chief executive to acknowledge his homosexuality, putting fresh focus on gay representation in the boardroom.
Apple in talks to sell iPhone in Iran: report
Apple is in preliminary talks to sell the iPhone in Iran, if sanctions are eased on the Middle East nation.
'Big Bang Theory' actress Cuoco gets Hollywood star
"The Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco was joined by fellow cast members from the hit TV sitcom.
Mourners bid final farewell to US editor Ben Bradlee
Movers and shakers in the US capital rubbed shoulders with big-name journalists to bid a final farewell to former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee.