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Turkey lifts block on access to YouTube: official

Turkey's telecoms regulator removed an official order blocking access to YouTube (GOOGL.O) from its website on Tuesday after the country's top court ruled last week that the ban was a breach of human rights.


KKR to buy Internet Brands for $1.1 billion

Private equity firm KKR & Co LP said it would buy Internet Brands Inc, which operates CarsDirect and other websites, from private equity firms Hellman & Friedman and JMI Equity.

Apple allows 'approved' virtual currencies in Apps

Apple Inc will let software developers include virtual-currency transactions in their applications, paving the way for new forms of money to appear on iPhones and iPads.

Facebook acquires mobile data plan firm Pryte

Facebook Inc is acquiring Pryte, a Finnish company that aims to make it easier for mobile phone users in under-developed parts of the world to use wireless Internet apps.


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The world has been battling cancer since its first discovery. Throughout the years, many treatments have surfaced with chemotherapy as the most widely used. New information suggests that a type or class of drugs can help free a person’s immune system and target cancer. The new system is the product and research of a Houston scientist. According to the scientist, the new research can prolong the lives of people including those dealing with hardest-to-treat forms of ailments.
Throughout the years, bilingual education has sparked debates and political discussions. For instance, in 1998, it was prohibited in California through a ballot measure. At the moment, the Senate has requested to repeal the decision. It appears bilingual education is more beneficial to the brain than it has been credited for throughout the years. According to recent research, it may slow down the brain's degeneration preserving its capabilities for longer periods.
Apple’s WorldWide Developers Conference finally started. During the start of the event, the company has revealed details about its next mobile operating system: the iOS 8. According to reports, many consider the introduction of the iOS 8 as the biggest yet following the company’s revelation of the App Store. The new iOS 8 promises users and developers a series of new features including components that can develop new applications. Is the iOS 8 the next big thing?
A news article on the 2014 World Cup qualifiers from Europe. Discusses the 13 teams that qualified through the 2012-203 EUFA tournament including the qualifiers from the first round and second round of the playoffs.
A news article on Spain's title defense in the 2014 World Cup and the historical implications if they manage to pull out World Cup glory.
News on why Brazil is the favorite to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Reveals thoughts and comments from figures following the world cup series.
Syria and Egypt in a pool of questions of their rise after the downfall of the economy's status. Newly elected public officials are pushed to bring back harmony and high economical standing in years of stay.
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Ann B. Davis dies at 88. A mother of sitcom leaves a historical mark in the hearts of her supporters...
A U.S.-led international operation disrupted a crime ring that had infected hundreds of thousands of PCs around the globe with malicious software used for stealing banking credentials and cyber extortion, the Justice Department said on Monday.
Fidelity Investments Contrafund, the largest mutual fund investor in Yahoo Inc, cut its stake in the Internet media company by 41 percent during the first four months of 2014, according to the fund's latest disclosure.