Sony probing claim hackers stole user information

2011-06-03 09:14:29

Sony has been hit by a second massive data breach, hackers claim, another potential embarrassment for a company that is struggling to restore its image following the loss of millions of credit card numbers through its PlayStation Network.

India yoga guru anti-graft fast gains momentum

2011-06-02 14:53:24

India's government suffered a fresh blow on Thursday in containing growing anger over corruption from million of voters as a leading civil activist joined forces with an influential yoga guru in a "fast-until-death" against graft.

Possible successors to Japan PM Kan

2011-06-02 11:51:02

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan risks losing his job after ruling party rebels said they would back a no-confidence motion in parliament. If it passes, Kan, Japan's fifth premier in as many years, will have to resign or call a snap election.

Mladic to be charged on Friday

2011-06-01 19:20:31

Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, extradited to the Netherlands from Serbia after 16 years on the run, will be formally charged with genocide at the UN war crimes tribunal on Friday.

Jobs to headline Apple launch, unveil iCloud

2011-06-01 13:07:09

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs leaps back into the spotlight next week to showcase the iPad maker's latest software and is widely expected to unveil an online music storage and streaming service.

Pakistani commission to investigate Bin Laden's operation

2011-06-01 13:05:10

Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani constituted the commission for investigation into the presence of Osama bin Laden and the U.S. Special Forces operation in the city of Abbotabad to kill the al-Qaida chief, officials said Wednesday.

Google rebuffed as partner by Facebook: CEO

2011-06-01 13:01:26

Google Inc tried to partner with Facebook but was rebuffed, denying the search giant to the social network's trove of personal information, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said on Tuesday.

William and Kate on multi-city Canada, US tour

2011-05-31 17:06:19

Prince William and his bride will travel thousands of miles (kilometers) from Canada's north to Southern California on their first official overseas trip, royal officials said Monday.

Spain's king to have knee operation

2011-05-31 16:26:03

Spain's Royal Palace says King Juan Carlos will undergo surgery on his right knee for injuries troubling him from sports activity in the past.

French businessman seeks new probe into Lagarde

2011-05-31 09:54:52

A French businessman and anti-corruption campaigner has asked prosecutors to investigate the role of French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, the front runner to become the next IMF head, in a recent corporate deal.