A week of Muslim Americans reaching out
LOS ANGELES, California: Muslim Americans, with a coalition of Jewish and Christian partners, are engaging in a nationwide week of open interfaith dialogue, starting in mid-October. There is a real…
Windows Phone 7 a new start for Microsoft
SAN FRANCISCO: When it comes to smart phones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game. Microsoft was sick of watching consumers flock to Apple's iPhone and smart phones…
Change global economic model to save biodiversity
MANILA: The global economy must be radically altered to put a value on forests, reefs and other elements of nature but the financial benefits of doing so will be enormous,…
Apple looks to iPhone, iPad for Mac inspiration
CUPERTINO: Apple's iPhone and iPads have been such hits that the company is now looking for ways to bring some of their cachet to its laptops and desktops. Apple Inc.…
After 500 years Bolivian silver mountain risks collapse
POTOSI: The mountain holding one of the world's greatest silver deposits is at risk of collapse after five centuries of exploitation, Bolivian officials say, calling for moves to save the…
Astronomers say they’ve found oldest galaxy so far
WASHINGTON: Astronomers believe they've found the oldest thing they've ever seen in the universe: It's a galaxy far, far away from a time long, long ago. Hidden in a Hubble…
US announces massive arms sale to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON: In its biggest arms deal ever, the United States announced Wednesday it will sell up to 60 billion dollars worth of warplanes, helicopters and other weapons to Saudi Arabia,…
Chavez, Ahmadinejad say united to change world order
TEHRAN: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told his Venezuelan counterpart on Wednesday they would defeat their common foes, the latest defiant salvo against Western countries that he says are failing in their attempts…
Afghan-Taliban peace process may be overstated
KABUL: Over the past week, US and Afghan officials have been revealing tantalizing tidbits about talks with Taliban leaders, raising hopes for a peaceful resolution to a war in its…
Gov’t suspends 12 more satellite channels for religious, medical violations
CAIRO: Egypt’s government-owned satellite television operator NileSat temporarily suspended the licenses of 12 satellite channels and issued warnings to 20 others on Tuesday for inciting religious hatred and violence, for…
