Apple and Taiwanese phonemaker HTC have settled all their outstanding disputes over patents, ending a fight that began in March 2010. The two firms also
Software that can translate spoken English into spoken Chinese almost instantly has been demonstrated by Microsoft. The software preserves intonation and cadence so the translated
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a national inquiry into institutional responses to the sexual abuse of children. The move followed pressure from lawmakers
Greek lawmakers have approved the 2013 budget involving fresh spending cuts, despite mass public street protests. The budget was passed by 167 votes to
(Reuters) – New Yorkers took to the streets on Sunday to reinforce recovery from Superstorm Sandy, volunteering to help clean up devastated neighborhoods and using
The South African government and the people of South Africa have extended their “heartfelt” condolences to the government and the people of Ghana following the
WASHINGTON — In November 2011, President Obama stood before the Australian Parliament and issued a veiled challenge toChina’s ambitions in Asia: “As a Pacific nation, the United
Entwistle resigns over fall out from Newsnight documentary which led to Tory peer Lord McAlpine wrongly being branded a paedophile. New BBC boss George Entwistle resigned last night
An Israeli air strike killed a Palestinian militant in the Hamas-governed Gaza Strip today as a surge in cross-border violence entered its second day, local