US welcomes Xi-Abe meeting as chance to 'reduce tensions'The United States welcomed the meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a chance to lower their simmering tensions.
'Sesame Street' celebrates 45 yearsSesame Street, the hit children's television show that has been broadcast in more than 150 countries, reached yet another milestone as it celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Google to boost Ebola donationsGoogle launched a campaign to raise money to fight Ebola, tossing $10 million into the pot and saying it will match donations to the fund two to one.
Twitter to set up shop in Hong KongTwitter plans to set up shop in Hong Kong early next year, focusing on ad sales instead of the one-to-many messaging service banned in China.
US not confirming Russian incursion in UkraineThe United States said it could not confirm reports of a new Russian military incursion in eastern Ukraine despite charges to that effect by the Kiev government.
Disney's 'Big Hero 6' delights with new kind of Marvel starThe huge cuddly white robot in "Big Hero 6" could hardly be less like a typical Marvel superhero- and yet the Michelin man-style star could be a sure winner for studio giant Disney