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Technology News
Apple finally acknowledged yesterday that there was a glitch with its latest product iPhone 4, saying the iPhone 4 ’s software had a bug, which incorrectly displayed how much signal it was receiving.
Apple today declared that it and its carrier partners had sold 1.7 million units of iPhone 4Gs in the first 3 days of the new fourth generation smartphone’s release.
After creating a sensation in the technological world prior to its release, it is now rumored online that Apple has decided to recall iPhone 4G since the device faced reception and uploading issues during its first week after the launch.
The iPhone 4G, with its 4th Generation operating system, iOS4 offers its users lots of revolutionary features, such as the ability to sort apps into folders, multi tasking that allows the user to perform various at same time, say, listen to music in the Spotify app while also browsing the web.
Politics
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations pledged on saturday to come forward for joint action against the common problem of terrorism, including apprehension or extradition of persons connected with terrorism and to facilitate real time intelligence sharing.
United States President Barack Obama released a statement on his Facebook page on 24th June saying, “By 2022, there will be 36 billion gallons of biofuel per year in America’s fuel supply. Producing renewable energy in the U.S. will create jobs, combat global warming, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and lay a foundation for a strong […]
Julia Gillard, former Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and the Minister for Social Inclusion and also deputy Prime Minister from Labor Party, since 2007 became the first female Prime Minister after she defeated Kevin Rudd in a partyroom leadership challenge.
Juan Manuel Santos 58, former National Defense, Foreign Trade and Finance minister of Colombia won Colombia’s run-off election on Sunday to succeed President Alvaro Uribe to become 40th President of Republic of Colombia. Santos, a member conservative party, had won majority by 69% of the votes compared his rival, former Bogota Mayor Antanas Mockus who […]
Sports
FIFA World Cup 2010: Germany vs Argentina: Another disgraceful exit of a South American team. Germans are through to the semis»
The most exiciting quarter finals of South Africa 2010 came to an end and the Germans hailed over the Argentines. Muller, Klose and Fredrich scored for the Germans as they inflicted a mammoth 4-0 defeat on the La Albiceleste.
FIFA World Cup 2010: Argentina vs Germany: The European side leads 1-0 at half time over the brilliant Argentines»
The first half of the Quarter Finals between Argentina and Germany came to an end and its Germany leading 1-0 over the La Albiceleste. Muller’s early goal gave the Germans a much needed lead over the South American Powerhouse.
FIFA World Cup 2010: Spain vs Paraguay: The European Champions all set for the quarter finals clash»
Today’s encounter is the fourth meeting between Spain and Paraguay. Two of their previous clashes ended in goalless draws, one being a friendly encounter in 2002 and the other a first round match at France World Cup 1998. Spain scored the only win by either side when winning 3-1 in another first round meeting at […]
FIFA World Cup 2010: Argentina vs Germany: La Albiceleste eye a revenge, while the European giants look for a 2006 action replay»
With 5 world titles between them, Argentina and Germany are two of the world’s toppest national teams. Their latest clash is studded with high expectations, with both sides in magnificent form and memories of Germany’s penalty shoot out win four years back, still fresh.
General
SAARC pledges join action on terrorism»
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations pledged on saturday to come forward for joint action against the common problem of terrorism, including apprehension or extradition of persons connected with terrorism and to facilitate real time intelligence sharing.
China flood kills 377, millions at risk»
After few days of heavy rain in southern China, official death toll rose to 377 and 142 people were reported missing. Rescue workers have urged to patch up flood defences in Changsha City in Hunan Province, where six million people reside. Rescue worker & soldiers are currently transporting stones and sandbags to block and redirect […]
Barack Obama dismisses General McChrystal, Petraeus to lead Afghanistan»
US President Barack Obama sacked General Stanley McChrystal as the top US commander in Afghanistan on Wednesday. Obama said that, McChrystal’s harsh published remarks about administration officials undermine civilian control of the military and erode the needed trust on the President’s war team.
Deadly bombing kills 5 in Istanbul»
A remote controlled detonated bomb killed 5 people and wounded 15 on a highway in Istanbul, early Tuesday, in the latest of the series attacks on the Turkish Military.