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Microsoft introduces changes to Bing on Windows Phone 8

Microsoft introduces changes to Bing on Windows Phone 8

August 3, 2013 - 12:57 AMT  08:57 GMT
The Image pivot now features large thumbnails of photos while the Video pivot has video previews in a 2x2 format.
Russian Defense Ministry inks $380mln helicopter deal

Russian Defense Ministry inks $380mln helicopter deal

August 3, 2013 - 12:00 AMT  08:00 GMT
The Mi-8 AMTSh is a combat transport version of the Mi-17 helicopter, with more powerful turboshafts and portside tail rotor.
FBI remotely activates microphones in Android handsets: report

FBI remotely activates microphones in Android handsets: report

August 3, 2013 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
The same technology also enables investigators to do the same to microphones in laptops without the user knowing.
Blast hits area near Indian consulate in Afghanistan

Blast hits area near Indian consulate in Afghanistan

August 3, 2013 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
Deputy provincial police chief said that a suicide bomber was behind the explosion. Gunfire broke out immediately afterwards.
Ellen DeGeneres to host the Oscars for second time

Ellen DeGeneres to host the Oscars for second time

August 3, 2013 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
"I am so excited to be hosting the Oscars for the second time. You know what they say - the third time's the charm," she joked.
U.S. Supreme Court orders CA to release 10,000 from overcrowded jails

U.S. Supreme Court orders CA to release 10,000 from overcrowded jails

August 3, 2013 - 11:07 AMT  07:07 GMT
The case dates back several years to a federal court panel's decision that required the state to shed about 30,000 prisoners.
Germany, UK temporarily closing diplomatic missions in Yemen

Germany, UK temporarily closing diplomatic missions in Yemen

August 3, 2013 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
The alert came a day after the State Department announced that it would shut down 21 diplomatic posts in 17 countries.
Tennessee musician paddleboards from Cuba to Florida

Tennessee musician paddleboards from Cuba to Florida

August 3, 2013 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
The guitarist and band leader from Chattanooga stood on his 14-foot-long board for most of the trip, sitting only for quick snacks.
Spanish train driver ignored 3 warnings to reduce speed, court says

Spanish train driver ignored 3 warnings to reduce speed, court says

August 3, 2013 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
By the time Francisco Jose Garzon Amo applied the brakes, the train was already beginning to lose contact with the rails.
Al Qaeda leader urges Morsi supporters to abandon democracy

Al Qaeda leader urges Morsi supporters to abandon democracy

August 3, 2013 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
"What has happened is the greatest evidence that taking democracy as a path to Islamic rule has failed," Ayman Zawahri said.
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Viva sees growing demand for cloud services In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud services
Turkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.
Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.
Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.
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