Author Archives: AP
16 hours ago
First Saudi woman scales Mount Everest
Raha Moharrak has become the first Saudi Arabian woman to scale the 8,850-meter tall Everest, the world’s highest peak.
Raha Moharrak has become the first Saudi Arabian woman to scale the 8,850-meter tall Everest, the world’s highest peak.
19 hours ago
‘The Voice’ brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green
Their midseason replacements — Shakira and Usher — will be back for Season 6, which will air in midseason 2014.
Their midseason replacements — Shakira and Usher — will be back for Season 6, which will air in midseason 2014.
20 hours ago
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be Ad Colossus
Facebook is convincing brand-name companies that advertisements on a social network are as important as television spots.
Facebook is convincing brand-name companies that advertisements on a social network are as important as television spots.
21 hours ago
‘Sonic’ video games coming to Nintendo
The first title will be called "Sonic Lost World" and is set for release on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS later this year.
The first title will be called "Sonic Lost World" and is set for release on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS later this year.
21 hours ago
S. Korea says N. Korea fired 3 short-range missiles
The North fired two missiles Saturday morning and another in the afternoon, South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said by phone.
The North fired two missiles Saturday morning and another in the afternoon, South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said by phone.
2 days ago
Director Aselton picks five films about strong women
Her new film 'Black Rock' celebrates women finding their inner strength and resourcefulness.
Her new film 'Black Rock' celebrates women finding their inner strength and resourcefulness.
2 days ago
Dying man’s blinks lead to US murder verdict
Prosecutors showed Chandler blinked three times for ''yes'' to identify a photo of Woods as his shooter.
Prosecutors showed Chandler blinked three times for ''yes'' to identify a photo of Woods as his shooter.
2 days ago
Iranian cleric says women can’t be president
The semi-official Mehr news agency quotes Yazdi as saying the ''law does not approve'' of a woman in the presidency and a woman on the ballot is ''not allowed.''
The semi-official Mehr news agency quotes Yazdi as saying the ''law does not approve'' of a woman in the presidency and a woman on the ballot is ''not allowed.''
3 days ago
INFLUENCE GAME: Tech, labor spar on immigration
Debate rages over whether the US Senate should enhance the number of H1-B visas.
Debate rages over whether the US Senate should enhance the number of H1-B visas.
3 days ago
Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy
Research suggests that music may help those premature babies to adapt to life outside the womb.
Research suggests that music may help those premature babies to adapt to life outside the womb.
3 days ago
Google boosts photo offerings to rival Facebook
Google plus introduces changes in its photo-sharing feature to rival facebook.
Google plus introduces changes in its photo-sharing feature to rival facebook.
3 days ago
Toyota becomes Asia’s biggest firm by market value
Toyota's market capitalisation stood at 22.23 trillion yen on Thursday, beating out the Galaxy smartphone giant which was worth the equivalent of 20.32 trillion yen.
Toyota's market capitalisation stood at 22.23 trillion yen on Thursday, beating out the Galaxy smartphone giant which was worth the equivalent of 20.32 trillion yen.
3 days ago
Polish exports of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo
Polish made millions each year exporting halal and kosher meat, but that is not of concern to the animal activists.
Polish made millions each year exporting halal and kosher meat, but that is not of concern to the animal activists.
3 days ago
Google I/O Highlights: Music, Maps, Photo, other Google tools
Google used its annual conference for software developers to unveil several new products, services and features.
Google used its annual conference for software developers to unveil several new products, services and features.
3 days ago
Thai ghost film remake appeals with funny twist
Thais' deep affection for ghost stories and laughter has brought a new phenomenon to movie theaters.
Thais' deep affection for ghost stories and laughter has brought a new phenomenon to movie theaters.
3 days ago
Saudi health workers sickened by SARS-like virus
The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia said that two health care workers became ill this month after being exposed to patients with the virus. One is critically ill.
The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia said that two health care workers became ill this month after being exposed to patients with the virus. One is critically ill.
3 days ago
At least six confirmed dead in Texas tornado
A tornado ripped through a picturesque lakeside Texas town on Wednesday, killing at least six residents, injuring up to 100, authorities said.
A tornado ripped through a picturesque lakeside Texas town on Wednesday, killing at least six residents, injuring up to 100, authorities said.
15th May, 2013
‘ICC’s existing structure can’t be trusted’
FICA says the cricket committee vote is just one example of the ICC bowing down to the BCCI - its richest member.
FICA says the cricket committee vote is just one example of the ICC bowing down to the BCCI - its richest member.
15th May, 2013
Eurozone recession extends into sixth quarter
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
15th May, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister under fire for costly lifestyle
Netanyahu's documented expenses have soared nearly 80 per cent since he took office in 2009.
Netanyahu's documented expenses have soared nearly 80 per cent since he took office in 2009.
