Search engine Google says profits fall
Internet search giant Google says its profits declined 20 percent in the last three months, which prompted a sharp sell-off
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Earth-sized planet discovered in Alpha Centauri system
Astronomers in Europe have discovered the first-ever planet with a mass similar to Earth and orbiting a star like the
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Citizen astronomers discover planet with four suns
Imagine if four suns rose and set every day. That could be the reality on the newly discovered planet, PH1
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US presidential debate: Obama fast and furious as Romney fluffs and flubs facts
In the swordplay in the second US presidential debate, it was Democratic candidate president Barack Obama who had the real
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Russian PM Medvedev wants smoking in public places banned
Russia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world, with an estimated 40 percent of the country’s adults
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Citigroup’s chief executive resigns
The chief executive of Citigroup, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has unexpectedly resigned. Vikram Pandit, who led the
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Iran criticises latest EU sanctions
Iran has criticized the latest round of sanctions aimed at pressuring the country to curb its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry
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Skydiver breaks record for highest jump
Austrian Felix Baumgartner has become the first skydiver to break the speed of sound. Brian Utley of the International Federation
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European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize
The European Union has been awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo announced the winner
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