Author Archives: AP
15th May, 2013
Google CEO discloses ‘rare’ vocal cord problem
Page's unavailability spooked investors, who remembered Apple's refusal to disclose the extent of Steve Jobs' health problems.
Page's unavailability spooked investors, who remembered Apple's refusal to disclose the extent of Steve Jobs' health problems.
15th May, 2013
Google poised to show off latest devices, services
Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest Android software, among other products.
Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest Android software, among other products.
15th May, 2013
Donald Trump testifies at Chicago trial
The real estate magnate was the one on the hot seat as a plaintiff's attorney grilled him over allegations he had engaged in a bait-and-switch.
The real estate magnate was the one on the hot seat as a plaintiff's attorney grilled him over allegations he had engaged in a bait-and-switch.
15th May, 2013
Smoked seafood products on demand
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
15th May, 2013
Twin bombs kill policeman, wound nine at Afghan checkpoint
The second bomb was remotely detonated minutes later as police swarmed to the scene of the first blast to secure it.
The second bomb was remotely detonated minutes later as police swarmed to the scene of the first blast to secure it.
15th May, 2013
US launches drone from aircraft carrier
This move to expand the capabilities of the nation's drones comes amid growing criticism of America's use of drones to carry out lethal missile attacks against terrorists in the middle east.
This move to expand the capabilities of the nation's drones comes amid growing criticism of America's use of drones to carry out lethal missile attacks against terrorists in the middle east.
15th May, 2013
Convicted US abortion doctor gets life in prison
Gosnell performed illegal abortions past the 24-week limit and while the babies delivered were still moving, he and his assistants dispatched the newborns by ''snipping'' their spines.
Gosnell performed illegal abortions past the 24-week limit and while the babies delivered were still moving, he and his assistants dispatched the newborns by ''snipping'' their spines.
14th May, 2013
Bollywood star Bachan hopes for Hollywood roles
Bachan says he is willing to explore more Hollywood movies after his first small role in ''The Great Gatsby".
Bachan says he is willing to explore more Hollywood movies after his first small role in ''The Great Gatsby".
14th May, 2013
New government in Pakistan offers opportunity: Afghan official
Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin said there was a ''need for serious reflection and soul-searching'' in Afghan-Pakistani relations.
Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin said there was a ''need for serious reflection and soul-searching'' in Afghan-Pakistani relations.
14th May, 2013
Motorcycle bomb at Afghan market kills three people
A bomb hidden in a parked motorcycle ripped through a crowded Afghan market in southern Helmand province, killing at least three people.
A bomb hidden in a parked motorcycle ripped through a crowded Afghan market in southern Helmand province, killing at least three people.
13th May, 2013
India not pulling out of CT, denies tiff with ICC
The BCCI denied it was at loggerheads with the ICC over the controversial cricket committee vote.
The BCCI denied it was at loggerheads with the ICC over the controversial cricket committee vote.
13th May, 2013
Bloodless bank heist impresses cybercrime experts
A bloodless bank heist that netted more than $45 million has left even cybercrime experts impressed.
A bloodless bank heist that netted more than $45 million has left even cybercrime experts impressed.
13th May, 2013
Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands
Even if retailers move their business to other low-cost countries, they still face threats to their reputations.
Even if retailers move their business to other low-cost countries, they still face threats to their reputations.
13th May, 2013
‘Gatsby’ gives ‘Iron Man 3′ a run for its money
Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office.
Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office.
13th May, 2013
Taliban say will ‘soon’ release remaining Turks
Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said the remaining four Turks still in their possession would also be freed "soon".
Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said the remaining four Turks still in their possession would also be freed "soon".
13th May, 2013
Mexico sets shelters as volcano shakes, spews ash
The eruptions started strengthening two weeks ago and have increased even more this weekend.
The eruptions started strengthening two weeks ago and have increased even more this weekend.
13th May, 2013
Hong Kong transgender woman wins right to marry
A transgender woman has won the right to marry her boyfriend in a watershed ruling from Hong Kong's top court, which is bound to define future similar cases' status under the law.
A transgender woman has won the right to marry her boyfriend in a watershed ruling from Hong Kong's top court, which is bound to define future similar cases' status under the law.
13th May, 2013
Nineteen hurt in Mother’s Day shooting in New Orleans
Gunmen opened fire on a Mother's Day neighborhood parade in New Orleans, wounding at least 19, including two children, police said.
Gunmen opened fire on a Mother's Day neighborhood parade in New Orleans, wounding at least 19, including two children, police said.
12th May, 2013
11th May, 2013
Eleven Afghan landmine clearers abducted
The 11 were taken Thursday in a remote part of Nangarhar province, said Hazrat Hussain Mashreqiwal, provincial police spokesman.
The 11 were taken Thursday in a remote part of Nangarhar province, said Hazrat Hussain Mashreqiwal, provincial police spokesman.
