Lenovo announces voluntary global recall of power cords

Lenovo announces voluntary global recall of power cords

December 12, 2014 - 16:53 AMT  12:53 GMT
544,000 systems are affected in the U.S. and Canada alone, but the exact number of power cords recalled worldwide remains unclear.
Apple 1 computer sells for $365,000 at Christie's

Apple 1 computer sells for $365,000 at Christie's

December 12, 2014 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
Yet despite its rarity, the machine was sold at way below auction house Christie's estimate of $400,000-$600,000.
Picasso-made $85,000 silver plate stolen from Art Miami fair

Picasso-made $85,000 silver plate stolen from Art Miami fair

December 12, 2014 - 16:36 AMT  12:36 GMT
The 16.5-inch-wide engraved plate featuring a smiling face and stick-finger hands was created in 1956 as part of a series of 20 plates.
Man jailed for punching hole through $10 million Monet painting

Man jailed for punching hole through $10 million Monet painting

December 12, 2014 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
Argenteuil Basin with a Single Sailboat is now back on display in the Dublin institution, after having been restored.
Sanctions-hit Russia to build 10 more nuke reactors in India

Sanctions-hit Russia to build 10 more nuke reactors in India

December 12, 2014 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
Putin is in New Delhi seeking to strengthen energy, defence and strategic ties in Asia in an attempt to revive Russia's economy.
Italy's trade unions rally over government's labor reforms

Italy's trade unions rally over government's labor reforms

December 12, 2014 - 15:36 AMT  11:36 GMT
In recent years, a series of Italian governments have tried and failed to reform the country's employment laws.
Iraq faces cash crisis, seeks to delay Kuwait war reparation: Reuters

Iraq faces cash crisis, seeks to delay Kuwait war reparation: Reuters

December 12, 2014 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
Iraq is seeking to postpone a final $4.6 billion installment of reparations for its 1990-91 occupation of Kuwait.
Russia's Lavrov says

Russia's Lavrov says "chance emerged to ensure peace in Ukraine"

December 12, 2014 - 14:49 AMT  10:49 GMT
“We are taking active steps for the agreement to be reached as soon as possible,” Russia’s top diplomat said.
Comedian Stephen Fry to host BAFTA Film Awards

Comedian Stephen Fry to host BAFTA Film Awards

December 12, 2014 - 14:11 AMT  10:11 GMT
The comedian and actor will preside over festivities at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London on Sunday, February 8.
Strand nabs U.S. rights to Fatih Akin Genocide drama “The Cut”

Strand nabs U.S. rights to Fatih Akin Genocide drama “The Cut”

December 12, 2014 - 13:58 AMT  09:58 GMT
The film is the third installment of Akin’s Love, Death and the Devil trilogy, following “Head On” in 2004 and “The Edge of Heaven” in 2007.
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