Google fires back at Rupert Murdoch in Europe
Google fired back at media mogul Rupert Murdoch, disputing a News Corp. complaint in Europe that the Internet titan has veered from the path of doing no evil.
Tweets reveal anti-Americanism in Arab world
An analysis of Twitter messages from the Arab-speaking world reveals strong anti-American sentiment.
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska: USGS
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska and was felt in the state capital Anchorage, the US Geological Survey and social media reported.
'Transparent' brings transsexuals into the mainstream
Amazon's new TV show "Transparent" aims to do for transsexuals what "Modern Family" did for gay parents -- bring them firmly into the mainstream.
Los Angeles raises minimum wage for hotel workers
Los Angeles voted to raise the minimum wage for its hotel workers to more than $15 an hour.
US slaps sanctions on 12 'terrorist' group supporters
The United States issued financial sanctions against 11 individuals and a foreign entity it designated as "global terrorists".
Complaints on 'bendy' iPhone, software bugs dog Apple
Apple released and then abruptly pulled back an update for the iOS software powering the iPhone.
New Barbra Streisand album debuts at number one
Barbra Streisand showed a posse of hot young talent how it's done when her latest album "Partners" entered the Billboard 200 chart at number one.
Starbucks to buy up Japan unit for $900 mn
Starbucks is to take full ownership of its Japanese operations at a cost of more than $900 million.
Microsoft TV plug-in gadget mirrors mobile screens
Microsoft put its spin on Google's Chromecast with a device that lets people mirror what's on Windows-powered tablets or smartphones on their television screens.
Bin Laden son-in-law sentenced to life in US prison
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and former Al-Qaeda spokesman was jailed for life after a US judge warned he remained a deadly threat to American citizens.
Obama urges global action on 'growing' climate threat
US Presiden urged all nations including emerging economies to act against climate change, warning that time was running out to prevent further damage.
PlayStation TV to hit US in October
PlayStation TV home entertainment system is set to hit North America on October 14 as Sony seeks to improve its financial footing with games.
US companies thinking of expanding their business in Kazakhstan
Foreign Minister Idrissov arrived in NY to attend the 69th session of the UN General Assembly and hold bilateral talks with his foreign counterparts and heads of international organizations.
Karzai says goodbye with a final gibe at US
Outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai used his farewell speech to take a parting shot at the United States, accusing Washington of waging a war.
US Secretary of State John Kerry supports Kazakhstan’s accession into the WTO
US Secretary of State John Kerry met Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov in NY.
SpaceX cargo capsule nears International Space Station
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft was nearing the International Space Station with a cargo of supplies.
Bids invited for Robin Williams' 'Mork' suit
The famous red and white spacesuit worn by Robin Williams in hit 1970s TV series "Mork and Mindy" is up for auction next month.
Record iPhone weekend sales top 10 million: Apple
Apple broke its sales record for an opening weekend of a new iPhone model, delivering 10 million in three days and boasting it could have sold more.
New comic book stars Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
The life of billionaire Facebook executive and "Lean In" author Sheryl Sandberg has been distilled into a 32-page comic book set for release this week.