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Google to boost Android encryption, joining Apple
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» SAN FRANCISCO - Google said Thursday it would beef up encryption of its mobile operating system, so that it would not hold "keys" to devices even if it is served with a warrant.
First US strikes hit Iraq jihadists
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» BAGHDAD - US warplanes hit an Islamic State group training camp in Iraq Thursday in their first strike not directly supporting Iraqi or Kurdish forces as France announced it will join the air war.
Amazon founder strikes deal to build US rocket engines
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» WASHINGTON - The aerospace company Blue Origin has struck a deal to build a US-made rocket engine that aims to eliminate reliance on Russian engines for American satellite launches.
Kirilenko into Korea Open quarters
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» SEOUL - Russia's Maria Kirilenko reached her first quarter-final of the year on Thursday when she came from behind to beat Czech third seed Klara Koukalova at the WTA Korea Open.
Djokovic v Cilic in Davis Cup Balkan derby
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» DUBAI - Serbia will face Croatia in an explosive Davis Cup Balkan derby in next year's first round, potentially pitting world number one Novak Djokovic against US Open champion Marin Cilic.
Alonso says 'no benefit' in new team radio rule
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» SINGAPORE - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso on Thursday said a new ruling ordering teams and drivers to cut back on radio conversations has "no benefit" to the sport.
Lahiri leads Selangor Masters
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - India's Anirban Lahiri stepped into the early lead with a seven-under-par 64 in opening-round play Thursday at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters in Malaysia.
Scotland referendum: Live Report
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» 23:30 GMT - Roundup - In case you are just joining us, counting is now under way at each of Scotland's 32 polling stations, with the first results expected from around 2am local time. The final vote will not be announced until after 6am, but a running total may well make it possible to call the result before then.
US welcomes Poroshenko for symbolic visit
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» The United States welcomed Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Thursday on a visit ringing with symbolism, which nevertheless underlined the limits of Western support for Kiev in its showdown with Russia.
Armani makes waves as Milan 70s groove goes on
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» MILAN - Giorgio Armani made waves on and off the catwalk on Thursday as the veteran designer spoke out in favour of Scottish independence, unveiling an appropriately blue-tinged Emporio womenswear collection for spring/summer 2015.