Indonesian volcano shoots ash, tourists urged to stay off

Indonesian volcano shoots ash, tourists urged to stay off

March 7, 2013 - 10:02 AMT  06:02 GMT
Authorities are warning tourists to stay at least 1.5km away from the crater because of the poisonous gas inside.
Huawei to challenge Apple, Samsung in consumer products

Huawei to challenge Apple, Samsung in consumer products

March 7, 2013 - 09:57 AMT  05:57 GMT
"Huawei also has the best pricing strategy, [and] we will launch a new top-end smartphone in the second half of 2013," Wan said.
Hollande says France will begin Mali withdrawal in April

Hollande says France will begin Mali withdrawal in April

March 7, 2013 - 09:30 AMT  05:30 GMT
A French soldier and 10 rebels were also killed during the clashes, 60 miles east of the town of Gao, defense officials said.
Australia blocks N. Korea's plan to reopen embassy

Australia blocks N. Korea's plan to reopen embassy

March 7, 2013 - 09:28 AMT  05:28 GMT
"It would among other things allow us to communicate more directly with them on human rights," the spokesman said.
Russian schoolgirl sets world record in power lifting

Russian schoolgirl sets world record in power lifting

March 7, 2013 - 09:24 AMT  05:24 GMT
Thirteen-year-old student Mariana Naumova from the Moscow Region lifted 105 kg (231 pounds) in the barbell bench press.
Japan nominates deputy finance minister for ADB president

Japan nominates deputy finance minister for ADB president

March 7, 2013 - 09:17 AMT  05:17 GMT
The government expects to win parliamentary approval for Haruhiko Kuroda's nomination to head the Bank of Japan.
Chavez body lies in state at military academy in Caracas

Chavez body lies in state at military academy in Caracas

March 7, 2013 - 09:11 AMT  05:11 GMT
Mourners, many carrying pictures of Hugo Chavez, threw flowers at the coffin, which was draped in a Venezuelan flag.
N. Korea getting ready for state-wide war practice, South says

N. Korea getting ready for state-wide war practice, South says

March 7, 2013 - 09:09 AMT  05:09 GMT
South Korea and the United States are watching the North’s activities for signs it will go from exercise to an actual attack.
Rosneft, Exxon Mobil sign agreement

Rosneft, Exxon Mobil sign agreement

March 7, 2013 - 09:07 AMT  05:07 GMT
“Agreements signed today provide Rosneft and its affiliates with access to one of the world’s most prolific basins,” Sechin said.
Strong quake jolts Taiwan, no casualties reported

Strong quake jolts Taiwan, no casualties reported

March 7, 2013 - 09:06 AMT  05:06 GMT
The tremor struck about 23 miles (37 kilometers) north of Hualien city and it swayed buildings in the capital, Taipei.
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