International

Netbooks: Googleâs ace in PC war with Microsoft
09/07/2009 05:00
An attendee of the Google Developer Conference uses a computer kiosk in San Francisco, California, US in May Low-cost netbooks could provide the fertile ground Google Inc. needs to make its free PC operating...
Eyeing recovery, firms aim to minimize employee pain
09/07/2009 05:00
An employee walks past washer-dryers at a Currys shop in London, UK. With an eye on an economic recovery, European companies are adopting innovative ways to cut labor costs without losing good employees...
Jackson’s memorial costs much more than previously estimated
09/07/2009 05:00
A Los Angeles City Council member said on Thursday that the total cost resulting from pop star Michael Jackson’s memorial was much more than the amount of 1.4 million U.S. dollars estimated by the mayor’s office. A star-studded public memorial...
One killed in SW China quake, large-scale evacuation underway
09/07/2009 05:00
At least one person was killed in the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that shook southwest China’s Yunnan Province Thursday, local authorities said Friday. Soldiers pitch tents for the quake-afflicted people. More than 300 people were injured and more...
Google removes "beta" tag off Gmail and other applications
08/07/2009 05:00
In a move to win more corporate customers, Google on Tuesday announced that it is removing the “beta” tag from its Gmail as well as some other applications. Both enterprise and consumer versions of Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google...
U.S. House panel seeks to protect GM, Chrysler dealers
08/07/2009 05:00
Congress will take up the contentious issue of closing auto dealers this month following a House Appropriations Committee’s approval of an amendment seeking to overturn a decision by General Motors and Chrysler to close dealers, the Detroit News reported...
G8 leaders say world economy faces significant risks
08/07/2009 05:00
Leaders from the Group of Eight (G8) rich countries said on Wednesday that the world economy still faces significant risks despite signs of stabilization. Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel is pictured at the opening of a round table session at...