iTunes accepting Red Cross donations for Sandy  relief efforts

iTunes accepting Red Cross donations for Sandy relief efforts

November 1, 2012 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
iTunes will transfer 100% of all donations directly to the American Red Cross without sending users' names or contact information.
Sharp increases full-year operating loss forecast

Sharp increases full-year operating loss forecast

November 1, 2012 - 11:12 AMT  07:12 GMT
Sharp posted a July-September operating loss of 74.8 billion yen, compared with a profit of 30.1 billion yen a year ago.
Israeli police arrest mob boss suspected of kidnapping

Israeli police arrest mob boss suspected of kidnapping

November 1, 2012 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
The rabbi and his son, who are suspected of ordering the kidnapping from Abutbul, were also arrested, the report says.
China tests its new fifth-generation J-31 jet fighter

China tests its new fifth-generation J-31 jet fighter

November 1, 2012 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
The Chinese are also developing the J-20 fighter jet, first tested in January 2011, which also features stealth technology.
AI reports widespread abuses by Nigerian security forces

AI reports widespread abuses by Nigerian security forces

November 1, 2012 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
The rights group says in a report that abuses include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearance and torture.
Industrial building in Saudi capital destroyed by explosion

Industrial building in Saudi capital destroyed by explosion

November 1, 2012 - 10:40 AMT  06:40 GMT
Al Arabiya television reported that the blast was caused by a fuel truck exploding at a petrol station.
China fund buys 10% stake of London's Heathrow Airport

China fund buys 10% stake of London's Heathrow Airport

November 1, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
In January, CIC bought 8.7 percent of London's water company, the Thames Water Utilities Ltd., for 276 million pounds.
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