Google enters same-day delivery business

Google enters same-day delivery business

October 27, 2012 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
For shoppers, the service means they can avoid the trouble of driving to the store and some of the wait for items ordered online.
Shell seeks to work around Iran sanctions via grain barter

Shell seeks to work around Iran sanctions via grain barter

October 27, 2012 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
They want to maintain amicable relations for the day when sanctions are lifted," said an industry source.
Moody's may downgrade U.S. subsidiaries of two Canadian banks

Moody's may downgrade U.S. subsidiaries of two Canadian banks

October 27, 2012 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
The agency said it is reviewing for possible downgrade the long-term debt and deposit ratings of the banks' U.S. subsidiaries.
New Chrome extension blocks political speech on Facebook

New Chrome extension blocks political speech on Facebook

October 27, 2012 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
The only catch is that while Unbaby.me is available for both Chrome and Firefox, so far Unpolitic.me only works with Google's browser.
Nokia no longer listed among top 5 smartphone companies

Nokia no longer listed among top 5 smartphone companies

October 27, 2012 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
"Nokia's share losses have meant gains for competitors," said Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC.
Sony Readers Book Club announced

Sony Readers Book Club announced

October 27, 2012 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
The selected 25 VIPs will get a free Sony Reader with cover and the first four book-of-the-month ebooks.
Hepatitis E vaccine hits Chinese market

Hepatitis E vaccine hits Chinese market

October 27, 2012 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
The vaccine hit the market after a two-year clinical trial involving 113,000 volunteers in east China's Jiangsu Province.
Women giving up smoking before 30 ‘evade dying risks’

Women giving up smoking before 30 ‘evade dying risks’

October 27, 2012 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
Those who stopped by 40 died a year younger and those who stopped by 30 lost, on average, a month of life.
Al Qaeda leader calls on Muslims to kidnap Westerners in Egypt

Al Qaeda leader calls on Muslims to kidnap Westerners in Egypt

October 27, 2012 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
Zawahri accused the international community of giving Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "a license to kill."
U.S. economy speeds up in Q3, growth rate rises to 2%

U.S. economy speeds up in Q3, growth rate rises to 2%

October 27, 2012 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
With the presidential election 11 days away, Republicans argue President Barack Obama’s policies have restrained the recovery.
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