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Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over Ukraine
US President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.
19 December 2014
Birds can sense a coming storm and flee: study
Birds appear to be able to sense a coming storm and fly away before it hits, according to research out on golden-winged warblers in the United States.
19 December 2014
Sony hack a 'serious national security matter': White House
Cyber attacks that ultimately prompted Sony Pictures to scrap the release of a madcap comedy about North Korea are a "serious national security matter."
19 December 2014
Avon beauty firm pays $138 mn to settle China bribe probe
US authorities on Wednesday fined the international cosmetics seller Avon Products $135 million to settle a corruption probe in China
18 December 2014
Timberlake, Biel expecting first child: ex-bandmate
Heartthrob couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are expecting their first child, Timberlake's former bandmate says.
17 December 2014
Cosby won't be charged over decades-old sex claim
US prosecutors declined Tuesday to charge Bill Cosby over allegations he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in the Playboy Mansion in 1974.
17 December 2014
Hungarian Roma sues Beyonce over smash hit
A Hungarian singer from the Roma community is suing Beyonce over the smash hit "Drunk in Love," saying the superstar sampled a folk tune without permission.
17 December 2014
Robin Williams is Google's top search trend
Robin Williams's death had people worldwide scouring the Internet for insights into the famed comic's life, making him the hottest search trend of the year on Google.
16 December 2014
Study says countries lost $1 trillion to corruption in 2012
A global anti-corruption group said that nearly $1 trillion was illicitly drained from developing countries in 2012, representing a record level of corruption.
16 December 2014
Threats, ethics fail to deter US media on Sony emails
Ethical arguments and legal threats looked unlikely to deter US media from delving ever deeper into the hacked emails of Hollywood powerhouse Sony Pictures Entertainment.
16 December 2014
Bill Cosby's wife defends 'wonderful husband'
Bill Cosby's wife lashed out at media reporting on sex abuse claims against the veteran comic, saying he was the victim of unfounded accusations and was "a wonderful husband."
16 December 2014
Kerry to meet Palestinian negotiator in London talks
John Kerry meets chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat hoping to avert a diplomatic crisis over a UN bid to force Israel to withdraw from Palestinian land.
16 December 2014
Newtown marks massacre anniversary with reflection
A deeply scarred US town lowered flags to half mast and urged quiet reflection on the two-year anniversary of a school massacre.
15 December 2014
Sony asks media groups to delete 'stolen' data
Sony Pictures Entertainment pressed media outlets Sunday against using data hackers may have leaked about the studio.
15 December 2014
Kerry, Lavrov meet as tensions soar over Ukraine
Top US diplomat met his Russian counterpart, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible lethal military aid for Ukraine.
15 December 2014
'Important' for athletes to speak out: Obama
US President said it can be beneficial for high-profile athletes to speak out on social issues.
13 December 2014
Facebook doesn't love the idea of a 'dislike' button
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg wants people to be able to quickly express broader ranges of feelings, but a "dislike" button doesn't make the cut.
13 December 2014
Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov in Rome on Monday
Top US diplomat John Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart in Rome, amid a toughening American response to a Kremlin-backed separatist insurgency in Ukraine.
13 December 2014
Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged
Ukraine welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country.
13 December 2014
'Birdman' flying high after Globe nominations
Dark comedy "Birdman" topped nominations for the Golden Globes, boosting its already-soaring prospects of awards season glory in the race towards the Oscars.
12 December 2014
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