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Inside story: How Microsoft killed its Courier tablet

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Microsoft's decision to cancel its innovative Courier tablet computer a year and a half ago reverberates today, as the software giant plots strategy to catch up the the market-leading iPad. full story...

iPhone 4S battery issue seems like 'antennagate'

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Even though it hasn't gotten quite the attention of last year's iPhone 4 antenna ordeal, users are asking Apple for answers about less-than-expected battery life on its newest phone. Will Apple answer? History says yes.
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U.S. government also a villain in piracy act story

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The MPAA has presented the House with a custom-crafted bill to put the Internet fully under the control of the industries that the group represents. Time for a revolution?
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Image for Leadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for title

Leadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for title

The Republican presidential contenders are making a pitch to voters that sounds a lot like a children's game: Follow the leader.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:21:58 GMT
Image for Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electability

Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electability

Newt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: that he is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama. Even some of his supporters seem to be struggling to buy the former House speaker's claim, an indication that chief rival Mitt Romney's efforts to undercut him may be working.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:22:00 GMT
Image for IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growth

IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday that some countries that use the euro have the flexibility to boost growth to help shore up the ailing eurozone economy, which is widely-expected to sink back into recession.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:21:27 GMT
Image for College presidents wary of Obama cost-control plan

College presidents wary of Obama cost-control plan

Public university presidents facing ever-increasing state budget cuts are raising concerns about President Barack Obama's plan to force colleges and universities to contain tuition prices or face losing federal dollars.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:22:05 GMT

British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

British police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers Saturday after arresting a police officer and four current and former staff of his tabloid The Sun as part of an investigation into police bribery by journalists.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:52:10 GMT
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Obama seeks government reforms in Congress

President Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:00:28 GMT

Despair, crackdowns breed more violence in Tibet

A young man posts his photo with a leaflet demanding freedom for Tibet and telling Chinese police, come and get me. Protesters rise up to defend him, and demonstrations break out in two other Tibetan areas of western China to support the same cause.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:22:16 GMT
Image for 911 call reveals frantic efforts to help Moore

911 call reveals frantic efforts to help Moore

A 911 recording revealed frantic efforts by friends of Demi Moore to get help for the actress who was convulsing as they gathered around her and tried to comfort her.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:23:42 GMT
Image for Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at Sundance

Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at Sundance

Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana came to the Sundance Film Festival to promote their closing-night film, "The Words."
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:25:12 GMT
Image for Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian title

Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian title

Victoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:44:06 GMT

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IMF issues austerity cuts warning

IMF issues austerity cuts warning Inappropriate spending cuts could "strangle" growth, so austerity measures should be tailor-made by each country, the head of the IMF warns. full story.

US fears for Bin Laden 'informer'

US fears for Bin Laden 'informer' The US defence secretary says he is concerned about a Pakistani doctor arrested for providing intelligence for the US raid that killed Osama Bin Laden. full story.

Pakistan humiliate abject England

Pakistan humiliate abject England Top-ranked England are bowled out for only 72 to crumble to a 72-run defeat in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and lose the three-match series. full story.

New Libya torture claims emerge

New Libya torture claims emerge The BBC hears accounts from prison inmates in Libya suggesting that supporters of former leader Col Gaddafi are being tortured in detention. full story.

Woman's body found on cruise ship

Woman's body found on cruise ship Divers find a 17th body in the wreck of the stricken Costa Concordia, as preparations to empty its fuel tanks are halted by poor weather. full story.

South Sudan 'nears oil shutdown'

South Sudan 'nears oil shutdown' South Sudan says it will complete its threatened shutdown of oil production on Saturday after no deal was reached with Sudan over pipeline use. full story.

Demi Moore 911 call tape released

Demi Moore 911 call tape released Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday. full story.

UN considers Syria crisis action

UN considers Syria crisis action The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence. full story.

Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes

Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes Violence breaks out in Senegal after the country's top court rules that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in office. full story.

Five held in police payment probe

Five held in police payment probe Four current and former Sun journalists and a police officer have been arrested by detectives investigating alleged corrupt payments. full story.

Hamid Karzai in Britain for talks

Hamid Karzai in Britain for talks Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in the UK to meet PM David Cameron following France's decision to speed up the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. full story.

Warning over Niger harvest crisis

Warning over Niger harvest crisis The opportunity to avert a major food crisis in the West African state of Niger is closing fast, Save the Children warns. full story.

VIDEO: Damascus suburb rises against Assad

VIDEO: Damascus suburb rises against Assad President Assad's grip over the Damascus suburb of Saqba appears to be weakening. full story.

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