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Scotland Yard deploys mobile fingerprint devices
8:05am Scotland Yard says it's equipping its police officers with handheld fingerprint devices, something the force says will help identify suspects in a matter of seconds.
Major decisions under new HP CEO Meg Whitman
The Associated Press 8:05am Meg Whitman became CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. in September, replacing Leo Apotheker, who was fired after less than a year on the job. Here are some major decisions under her leadership:
Hewlett-Packard's employment count over the years
The Associated Press 7:50am Hewlett-Packard Co.'s payroll has grown over the past decade, partly because of its purchase of computer maker Compaq in 2002 and technology-services provider Electronic Data Systems in 2008.
Stocks to watch at early on Thursday
7:39am Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Thursday
Commodities markets summary
7:34am Commodities news from around the world
Royal, football hero carry Olympic torch
7:19am The Queen's granddaughter and former world equestrian champion Zara Phillips and Chelsea football hero Didier Drogba have carried the Olympic torch.
Anonymous prostitute 'identifies' Thomson
7:24am A Current Affair has spent 90 minutes at Craig Thomson's office after reportedly paying for an interview with a prostitute who says he was a client.
Australian market preview
7:04am A preview of the Australian sharemarket.
International markets roundup
7:04am News from the world’s major stock markets
Between Facebook and JPMorgan, Wall St. woes mount
CHRISTINA REXRODE and PALLAVI GOGOI 7:05am Almost four years after the financial crisis, Wall Street still can't get it right.
Play on: Google posts synthesizer tribute to Moog
JAIME HOLGUIN 7:05am Bob Moog's synthesizer helped change the sound of modern music. On what would have been his 78th birthday, Google is paying tribute to the man with a virtual version of his famous Moog on their homepage _ and it's completely playable.
Facebook may move shares to NYSE
BARBARA ORTUTAY 7:05am Facebook is in talks with the New York Stock Exchange to move its stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market after a botched initial public offering on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
$A lower as euro zone pessimism persists
7:49am The Australian dollar is lower as speculation that Greece could leave the euro zone continues.
HP still leads: Top 5 makers of personal computers
The Associated Press 7:05am Hewlett-Packard Co. remains the world's largest maker of personal computers, but the business is slowing with the rise of smartphones and other mobile devices. HP announced Wednesday that it will cut 8 percent of its work force by October 2014. HP has said it will use savings to invest in growing businesses.
Key moments in Hewlett-Packard's recent history
The Associated Press 7:50am On Wednesday, Hewlett-Packard Co. announced plans to cut about 8 percent of its work force, or 27,000 workers, by October 2014. It comes as the maker of personal computers struggles to compete with mobile devices.
Vettel in tight battle ahead of Monaco GP
Jerome Pugmire 5:44am Sebastian Vettel will be desperate for a win at the Monaco Grand Prix to pull ahead of his rivals in one of Formula One's most wide-open seasons for years.
13 Aust rowing crews qualify for Olympics
4:14am More Australian rowers have qualified for the London Games on the final day of the Olympic qualifying regatta in Lucerne.
Facebook sued while stock climbs
3:54am Shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, claiming its IPO was misleading, as shares in the company climb after two days of decline.
Egypt votes in 1st free presidential polls
7:39am Egyptians have flocked to polling stations, eager to freely choose a president for the first time in generations.
Review: OnLive Desktop brings the PC to tablets
MAE ANDERSON 4:35am So you love your iPad, but you wish you could work on Microsoft Office software, watch Flash video and generally have more of a PC-like experience? OnLive Desktop is one way you can.
Qld eye seventh straight Origin win
Steve Jancetic 3:49am The Maroons are hoping to wrap up a seventh straight State of Origin series in Sydney rather than waiting until game three at home.
Greek banks get $23 billion from bailout
7:39am Four leading Greek banks will receive a $23 billion capital injection to boost their liquidity levels, a key element of Greece's second bailout deal.
High Court challenge to ASIO assessments
7:54am A Sri Lankan refugee is making a High Court bid to challenge the indefinite detention of 51 refugees ASIO deems national security risks.
Japanese video game author wins Spanish prize
12:35am Japan's Shigeru Miyamoto, considered the father of the modern video game, has been awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities.
Jennings shut down by NSW management
Melissa Woods 12:09am NSW Origin centre Michael Jennings put his hand up and admitted his costly mistake before his media appearance was shut down by Blues management.
Facebook to target Mideast with office in Dubai
11:35pm Facebook is not letting a slumping stock get in the way of its global growth ambitions.
Mitchell shines at gymastics titles
Angela Habashy 11:19pm Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lauren Mitchell was a standout on the opening day of the Australian gymnastics championships.
Gina Rinehart is the $29 billion woman
Doug Conway, AAP Senior Correspondent 12:09am Mining mogul Gina Rinehart's wealth has almost trebled to $29 billion in one year, and she could become the richest person in the world, says BRW magazine.
Romanian rights groups protests new data law
11:05pm Human rights groups are protesting a new Romanian law that forces telephone and internet companies to store user data and hand it to the government on request, saying it infringes personal freedoms in a country with a long history of spying.
Doctor who helped track Bin Laden jailed
9:34pm A doctor who tested DNA to verify Bin Laden's presence at the compound where he was killed has been jailed for treason.
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