VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 03:36 PM PDT

Jeremy Bowen reports from Istanbul on the challenge to the Turkish leadership.

VIDEO: Czech towns 'under water' after floods

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:49 PM PDT

Thousands of people have left their homes in the Czech Republic, where substantial amounts of rain water are threatening to overwhelm flood barriers.

VIDEO: Boko Haram officially banned in Nigeria

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:40 PM PDT

The Islamist group Boko Haram has been officially banned by the Nigerian government and declared a terrorist network.

Analysis: Glimmer of hope for cash-starved Pakistan economy as Sharif takes over

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:47 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's economy is in its worst shape in nearly a decade and yet there is a sense of hope that the incoming government not only seems to know what is needed to fix it but, for once, may also have enough determination and clout to do it.

Oil rises but remains range-bound below $94

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:32 PM PDT

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose Wednesday, boosted by a slip in the dollar and expectations that crude stockpiles fell late last month.

Syrian TV: Army in control of border town Qusair

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:26 PM PDT

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian State TV is reporting that President Bashar Assad's army is now in full control of the embattled border town of Qusair, where fighting raged with rebels for nearly three weeks.

Syrian TV says army regains control of strategic border town

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:15 PM PDT

Damaged mosque is seen in Arjoun village near Qusair town, where forces of Syrian President Assad and rebel forces have been fightingBEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army has regained control of the strategic town of Qusair on the border with Lebanon, Syrian state television said on Wednesday. "Our heroic armed forces have returned security and stability to all of the town of Qusair," a statement carried by the station said. Government and rebel forces have been fighting a fierce battle for the control of the town for more than two weeks. The town is on a critical cross-border supply route between Lebanon and Syria. (Reporting by Erika Solomon; Editing David Brunnstrom)

Syria 'regains control' of strategic Qusayr

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:54 PM PDT

State TV says southwest city, which has been under siege for more than two weeks, is now in hands of government forces.

Syrian TV says army regains control of strategic border town

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:50 PM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army has regained control of the strategic town of Qusair on the border with Lebanon, Syrian state television said on Wednesday.

NASA Makes High Res Maps Of Our Neighboring Galaxies

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:44 PM PDT

NASA's SWIFT satellite is capable of viewing the skies around Earth in a number of different wavelengths - from gamma rays to X-rays to ultraviolet to the normal light we use ourselves. It was designed to track gamma ray bursts and their afterglows.

China has 'mountains of data' about U.S. cyber attacks: official

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:24 PM PDT

File photo of people using computers at an internet cafe in SuiningBEIJING (Reuters) - China's top Internet security official says he has "mountains of data" pointing to extensive U.S. hacking aimed at China, but it would be irresponsible to blame Washington for such attacks, and called for greater cooperation to fight hacking. Cyber security is a major concern for the U.S. government and is expected to be at the top of the agenda when President Barack Obama meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California on Thursday and Friday. ...

China has 'mountains of data' about U.S. cyber attacks: official

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:24 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's top Internet security official says he has "mountains of data" pointing to extensive U.S. hacking aimed at China, but it would be irresponsible to blame Washington for such attacks, and called for greater cooperation to fight hacking.

Japan's Premier Lines Up New Overhauls

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:21 PM PDT

As global investors turn skeptical about Japan's recovery program, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled an ambitious blueprint for lifting the country's long-term growth.

Argentina's Top Court Unfreezes Chevron Assets

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:43 PM PDT

Argentina's Supreme Court has revoked an embargo on Chevron's local subsidiary's assets in a case that stems from an Ecuadorean environmental lawsuit, clearing the way for Chevron to cooperate with YPF on shale oil.

Amazon's Ad Business Suddenly Looks Real

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:06 PM PDT

Amazon.com has been quietly building its advertising business, but accurate estimates of its size have been hard to come by. Today, eMarketer took a stab and came up with an impressive number: $610 million in 2012 revenues, up 46% from a year ago, rising an additional 37% to $835 million this year.

Bloomberg LP Gets In Venture Game With $75M Fund

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:00 PM PDT

Bloomberg LP, the financial services company, is jumping into the startup world with a new $75 million venture capital fund.

As Strip Clubs Pocket Tax Dollars, Lawmakers Target Tax Credits

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:57 PM PDT

When it comes to tax incentives, Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) wants to take it off… as in all off… for two strip clubs in California. Sen. Hill has introduced legislation in the Golden State to put an end to a "loophole" that allows certain businesses to take advantage of a tax break meant to encourage economic development.

Samsung scores victory against Apple

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:39 PM PDT

US trade body says Silicon Valley firm infringed on S Korean rival's patent and issues banning order on older products.

Asia stocks fall as focus stays on Fed's next step

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:19 PM PDT

An investor speaks to another at a private securities company Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Shanghai, China. Asian stock markets were volatile Tuesday after a report showed manufacturing activity in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in four years. Losses were limited, however, because investors believe negative reports make it more likely for the Federal Reserve to stick with its economic stimulus programs. (AP Photo)BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as signs the U.S. Federal Reserve might scale back its super-loose monetary policy caused investors to trim equity investments.

Deadly battles rage on in Syrian cities

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:12 PM PDT

Missile strike near Aleppo said to have claimed 26 lives as regime forces backed by Hezbollah continue Qusayr assault.

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