Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Who is Jerry Yang?

Who is Jerry Yang?


Who is Jerry Yang?

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 12:02 AM PST

Jerry Yang built Yahoo! into an online colossus but the co-founder of the Internet pioneer has become a lightning rod for investor criticism of the recent management of the company.


Wikipedia blackout lets in some light

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 11:15 PM PST

Wikipedia blackout lets in some light: Despite the blackout, it is still possible to access Wikipedia's content in a number of ways.


'Darkipedia': 10 things you want to know about Wikipedia blackout

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 10:52 PM PST

Why Wikipedia is going dark for 24 hours at midnight?


Foreign Media on army chief vs govt

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 10:22 PM PST

Certainly, India's army already has plenty to keep it busy. To the northeast lies China, which is quietly but rapidly expanding its military presence along the border. To the northwest lies nuclear-ar...


Full transcript: Pak PM will not resign, says Rehman Malik

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 10:19 PM PST

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will appear before the country's Supreme Court to answer a contempt of court notice later this week amidst questions over whether the country's civilian go...


Scientists confirm rocks fell from Mars

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 09:48 PM PST

Scientists are confirming that 15 pounds of rock collected recently in Morocco fell to Earth from Mars during a meteorite shower last July. This is only the fifth time in history that scientists ha...

'Smoke bomb' thrown over White House fence: Reports

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 09:44 PM PST

A smoke bomb was thrown inside the White House compound today while an "Occupy" movement rally was going outside


Wikipedia, Google protest internet bills

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 09:42 PM PST

Wikipedia went dark, Google blotted out its logo and other popular websites planned protests on Wednesday to voice concern over legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy. ...

The age of military coup is over in Pakistan: Imran Khan

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 08:48 PM PST

As Pakistan's opposition continues to press for the exit of President Asif Ali Zardari-led civilian government due to the escalating crisis in the country, there is just one thing that every political...


Wikipedia blackout: Editors question plan

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 08:03 PM PST

The planned shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say the protest of anti-piracy legislation could threaten the credibility o...


I am not going back: Captain of Italian ship told port official

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:26 PM PST

In the hours after cruise liner Costa Concordia struck rocks off Italy, a port official urged Captain Francesco Schettino, who had abandoned ship, to return on board and help evacuation efforts.


Timeline of Italian cruise ship disaster

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:06 PM PST

Here is a timeline of the disaster, based on official statements and eyewitness accounts.


Italy captain denies abandoning ship as toll rises to 11

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 06:57 PM PST

A recording of a telephone exchange as the disaster unfolded showed that captain Francesco Schettino ignored an order to return to the vessel after it hit rocks.


Cruise liner captain fled, pleaded not to reboard stricken ship

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 05:56 PM PST

Five more bodies were found on Tuesday from a crippled cruise ship, and a shocking audio emerged in which the ship's captain was heard making excuses as an Italian coast guard officer repeatedly order...


Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang leaving company

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 05:53 PM PST

Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang is leaving the struggling Internet company, as it tries to revive its revenue growth and win over disgruntled shareholders under a new leader.


Brazilian Big Brother housemate raped on live TV?

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 11:28 AM PST

A housemate in the Brazilian version of reality TV show "Big Brother" was raped after an alcohol-fuelled party and was shown on live television, a media report said.


Voice of America journalist shot dead in Pakistan

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 11:24 AM PST

A journalist working for the Voice of America (VOA) was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in northwest Pakistan today, police said.


Jumper breaks legs in Table Mountain stunt jump

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:29 AM PST

A well-known American base jumper was in intensive care in a South African hospital after leaping off Cape Town's Table Mountain and crashing into the slope, the Cape Times reported on Tuesday.


As cruise ships get larger, are they any safer?

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:15 AM PST

The grounding and capsizing of the Costa Concordia has raised questions about the safety of the ever-increasing size of cruise ships. But experts say that these new megaships have the latest safety an...


Italy cruise tragedy: Five more bodies found, toll rises to 11

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 06:54 AM PST

Italian media say five more bodies have been found aboard a cruise ship that capsized off the coast of Tuscany, raising the official death toll to 11.


Inquiry on whether Google, Yahoo were asked to share emails of Kerala Muslim leaders

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 04:56 AM PST

Leader of Opposition VS Achuthanandan on Tuesday described the Kerala government's act of snooping into email accounts as fascist. In a statement issued, Achuthanandan slammed Chief Minister Oommen Ch...


Italy cruise tragedy: Holes blasted in ship to search for missing

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 04:24 AM PST

Italian naval divers on Tuesday exploded holes in the hull of a cruise ship grounded off a Tuscan island to speed the search for 29 missing people while seas were still calm. One official said there w...


Pak Prime Minister Gilani wins trust vote, says 'Parliament is supreme'

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 03:41 AM PST

The Zardari government has won a trust vote in Parliament, with its pro-democracy resolution passed by a majority on Monday evening. "Parliament is supreme, responsible and sovereign. I salute the pol...


Rare moon rock found on earth

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 03:36 AM PST

Scientists have stumbled upon 'Tranquillityite', a mineral considered unique to the moon, in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia. Researchers at The University of Western Australia's Centre...


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