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Barack Obama skeet-shooting photo released amid gun control row
The White House has released a picture of President Barack Obama skeet-shooting - seemingly to settle a row over whether he had fired a...
Ben & Jerry’s launches Liz Lemon dedicated to 30 Rock series
Ben and Jerry's has unveiled a new ice cream dedicated to 30 Rock series, aptly called Liz Lemon. Ben and Jerry’s launched its new lemon...
PM Mariano Rajoy denies Spanish media corruption claims
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has strongly denied Spanish media claims that he and other members of the governing Popular Party received secret payments. "I have...
Hillary Clinton farewell address to state department staff
Hillary Clinton held a farewell address to state department staff on her last day as America's top diplomat. Hillary Clinton, 65, leaves the post after...
US economy adds 157,000 new jobs in January 2013
US economy has added 157,000 jobs in January 2013, which was slightly below forecasts, but the number of new jobs at the end of...
US personal income increased by 2.6% in December 2012 ahead of New Year tax rise
US personal incomes were boosted by 2.6% in December, the biggest monthly increase since 2004, as high earners sought to beat a New Year...
Facebook profits drop sharply
Facebook has reported a sharp drop in profits, partly due to increased spending on research and development. Facebook made a profit of $64 million in...
US immigration deal could be achieved within six months
In an interview with Spanish-language TV channel Telemundo, President Barack Obama has said US immigration deal could be achieved within six months. Barack Obama said...
US economy shrinks in Q4 2012
The US economy unexpectedly shrank at an annualized rate of 0.1% in Q4 2012, initial official estimates indicate. If confirmed, it would be the first...
Russia abandons US anti-drug accord in apparent sign of worsening relations
Russian government has decided to abandon an agreement with the US on fighting crime and the drugs trade, in an apparent sign of worsening...
All Nippon Airways and JAL replaced a number of batteries in Boeing 787 Dreamliners over the past months
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways, Japan's two top airlines, said they had replaced a number of batteries in the 787 Dreamliners over...
Barack Obama urges Congress to act on immigration reform
President Barack Obama has rallied support for "common-sense, comprehensive" immigration reform. Barack Obama made his case at a high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, a...
Ford shares fall 3.9% on Europe losses
Carmaker Ford shares have fallen 3.9% in early Wall Street trading on the rising cost of fixing its European business. Ford cautioned that 2013 losses...
France is bankrupt, admits Employment Minister Michel Sapin
French Employment Minister Michel Sapin made it clear that his government's tax-and-spend policies are just not working and admitted that France is bankrupt. Just half...
Philips sells home entertainment business to Funai Electric for 150 million euros
Philips is to sell off its home entertainment business, including hi-fis and DVD players, to Japan's Funai Electric. Funai will pay 150 million euros ($200...
Dreamliner battery not faulty, find airline safety inspectors
Airline safety inspectors have found no faults with the battery used on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, Japan's transport ministry has announced. Dreamliner’s battery was initially considered...
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in 60 Minutes joint interview
President Barack Obama and outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a rare joint interview for CBS’ 60 Minutes, fanning the flames of expectations...
Diet Coke Hunk ad is back in 2013 to celebrate diet drink’s 30th birthday
Diet Coke is now bringing back The Hunk to celebrate the diet drink's 30th birthday. The full video comes out Monday, January 28, 2013, but...
Credit card surcharge: Shops start charging you for paying by credit card from January 27
A new credit card rule going into effect Sunday, January 27, 2013, could cost you more when shopping with a credit card at some...
Milos Zeman wins Czech Republic’s presidential election
Former Czech Prime Minister Milos Zeman has won the presidential election - the first time the position has been decided by direct popular vote. Milos...
Sarah Palin leaves FOX News after three years as paid analyst
Sarah Palin has left FOX News after her three-year run as a paid contributor to the conservative cable news channel. “It’s my understanding that Gov....
Subway promises a real Footlong sandwich after investigation revealed product came up short
Days after two men filed a lawsuit contending Subway was skimping on its footlong sandwich size, the company said it regrets “any instance where...
Czech election: Milos Zeman faces Karel Schwarzenberg in second round of presidential run-off
Czech voters have been casting their ballots in the presidential election, the first time the role has been elected by direct popular vote. Former Czech...
Apple loses crown as world’s most valuable publicly traded company to Exxon Mobile
Tech giant Apple has lost its crown as the world's most valuable publicly traded company after its shares continued to fall. Oil company Exxon Mobil...
Galaxy smartphones sales boost Samsung Electronics profits
Samsung Electronics has announced its profits surged 76% in the last quarter of 2012, helped by sales of its Galaxy smartphones. Net income rose to...
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