Former Olympus boss arrested in fraud probe

Former Olympus boss arrested in fraud probe

Former Olympus boss arrested in fraud probe

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:48 PM PST

Three former senior executives of Japanese camera-making firm arrested for alleged roles in concealing $1.7bn of losses.


AC Milan outclass Arsenal

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:28 PM PST

Arsenal's Champions League dreams shattered by a crushing defeat at the hands of the Serie A leaders at San Siro.


Fighters, radar, marine patrols top Asia's military wish-list

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:58 PM PST

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore hosted military brass from across Asia this week at the region's biggest arms and aerospace bazaar, almost 70 years to the day since it fell to Japanese forces sweeping across Southeast Asia during World War Two.

VIDEO: North Korea marks Kim's birthday

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:55 PM PST

North Korea is marking the 70th birthday of late leader Kim Jong-il, also dubbed the "day of the shining star".


VIDEO: Twitter's influence in Indonesia

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:49 PM PST

More Indonesian internet users sign up to Twitter compared to users in any other countries in the world.


VIDEO: Twitter's influence in Indonesia

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:49 PM PST

More Indonesian internet users sign up to Twitter compared to users in any other countries in the world.


VIDEO: 'Progress' in Greek bailout talks

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:41 PM PST

Greece has made "substantial progress" in convincing eurozone nations that it should get fresh bailout funds, but there will likely be no decision until Monday, the head of the Eurogroup says.


Syria vote called 'window dressing'

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 08:14 PM PST

The embattled Syrian president announced a constitutional referendum Wednesday as his forces pummeled Homs and other towns where people cried out for his regime to end.

U.S. Jewish groups urged to be vigilant

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 PM PST

With tensions between Iran and the West running high, law enforcement officials are concerned Iran or its surrogates could mount attacks against Jewish targets inside the United States -- but there is no specific information that any plots are in the works, according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN.

Thailand: Israeli diplomats targeted

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:34 PM PST

A group that set off explosions in Bangkok this week intended to strike Israeli diplomats, a Thai police official said, intensifying a heated argument between Israel and Iran about a string of bombings in different countries.

VIDEO: 'The rest of Europe wants us out'

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:53 PM PST

As the Greek finance minister accuses some eurozone countries of wanting Greece out of the currency, people in Athens gave their views on their country's future.


VIDEO: Polish Oscar nominee In Darkness

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 05:41 PM PST

In Darkness is in the running for a best foreign language Oscar at the Academy Awards next week.


VIDEO: Asian firms move into drone market

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:02 PM PST

Sales of unmanned aircraft are surging and Asian firms are looking to take a share of the market.


VIDEO: Jolie 'terrified' at war film debut

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 01:13 PM PST

Angelina Jolie has been speaking about that challenges she faced when making her directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey - a controversial film based around a love story during the Bosnian War.


AUDIO: Baloji, DR Congo's 'rising star'

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:33 AM PST

Rapper Baloji grew up in Belgium, but is quickly becoming one of the most sought after exponents of contemporary music from his native DR Congo.


VIDEO: 'Progress' in Greek bailout talks

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:41 PM PST

Greece has made "substantial progress" in convincing eurozone nations that it should get fresh bailout funds, but there will likely be no decision until Monday, the head of the Eurogroup says.


VIDEO: Asian firms move into drone market

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:02 PM PST

Sales of unmanned aircraft are surging and Asian firms are looking to take a share of the market.


VIDEO: Polish Oscar nominee In Darkness

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 05:41 PM PST

In Darkness is in the running for a best foreign language Oscar at the Academy Awards next week.


AUDIO: Baloji, DR Congo's 'rising star'

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:33 AM PST

Rapper Baloji grew up in Belgium, but is quickly becoming one of the most sought after exponents of contemporary music from his native DR Congo.


In burning Honduras jail, inmates yelled for help (AP)

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:48 PM PST

AP - COMAYAGUA, Honduras — Hector Daniel Martinez was asleep in a small metal bed, one of dozens stacked so high in a narrow barrack that they nearly touched the roof, when the flames started.


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