First Malaysian dinosaur fossil found: researchers
A Malaysian university unveiled on Wednesday what researchers called the first dinosaur fossil ever found in the country -- the tooth of a fish-eating predator estimated to be at least 75 million years old.
New Zealand court finds raid on Kim Dotcom was legal
A New Zealand appeals court ruled Wednesday that police acted legally when armed officers raided Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom's Auckland mansion as part of a US-led online piracy probe.
Toyota recalls 260,000 cars in US
Two days after its huge global recall of Prius hybrids, Toyota recalled another 260,000 cars and pickup trucks in the United States Friday for electrical problems involving the brakes.
Robotic termites build without a boss
US scientists showed off tiny robots Thursday that can tackle tasks much like real-life termites, working collectively to build structures without following orders from a boss.
Nazarbayev expects serious oil from Kashagan
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan, is expecting some ‘serious’ oil from flicking Kashagan oil field at the Caspian Sea in 2014.
China's Jade Rabbit rover comes 'back to life': officials
China's troubled Jade Rabbit lunar rover has survived a bitterly cold 14-day lunar night, officials said Thursday, prompting hopes it can be repaired after suffering a malfunction last month.
Toyota recalls 1.9 mn Prius cars worldwide
Japanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday it was recalling 1.9 million of its Prius hybrid cars around the world because of a fault that might cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly.
Panama president blames former canal chief for crisis
Panama President Ricardo Martinelli on Monday blamed the Panama Canal's former administrator for the crisis surrounding its massive expansion project -- where work has been halted over a billion-dollar payment dispute.