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Technology // 1 decade ago

Perth's first iPhone buyer immediately drops brand new phone on live TV

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Jack Cooksey's elation at being the first iPhone 6 buyer in Perth, Australia, was smashed when he dropped his brand new device on the ground on live television.

Android phones to join iPhone in saying no to the police

Technology // 1 decade ago

Android phones to join iPhone in saying no to the police

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The next generation of Google's Android operating system will encrypt user data -- making it harder for police to get users personal information.

iOS 8 has a "killswitch" to help lower theft

Technology // 1 decade ago

iOS 8 has a "killswitch" to help lower theft

CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 19 (UPI) -- iOS 8 has a killswitch in the software to help cut down on iPhone theft.

The politics of revenge

Emerging Threats // 1 decade ago

The politics of revenge

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Opinion: James Foley should be remembered for his work and his impulse to bring the truth to the public. To shed blood in his name would not accomplish that.

Soviets call Reagan joke 'dangerous' [ARCHIVE]

Blog // 1 decade ago

Soviets call Reagan joke 'dangerous' [ARCHIVE]

From the UPI archive: The Communist Party newspaper Pravda said President Reagan's 'joke' about bombing the Soviet Union was proof of 'dangerous designs'.

Faux Pas: Few laughing at President's impromptu joke [Archive]

Blog // 1 decade ago

Faux Pas: Few laughing at President's impromptu joke [Archive]

President Reagan jokingly said he had ordered the destruction of the Soviet Union during a sound check in 1984.

Shiite cleric calls for new government in Iraq

UPI Next // 1 decade ago

Shiite cleric calls for new government in Iraq

KARBALA, Iraq, June 20 (UPI) -- Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's leading Shiite cleric, called for formation of a new and inclusive government in Iraq Friday.

Keystone bill passes Senate Energy Committee

UPI Next // 1 decade ago

Keystone bill passes Senate Energy Committee

WASHINGTON, June 18 (UPI) -- A bill approving construction of the Keystone XL pipeline passed out of a Senate committee Wednesday, but may go no further.

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez back together again

Emerging Threats // 1 decade ago

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez back together again

LOS ANGELES, June 18 (UPI) -- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez reportedly spent the past few days together riding Bieber's motorcycle and attending friend Alfredo Flores' birthday party.

Leonardo DiCaprio enjoying the World Cup aboard a 482-foot yacht

Blog // 1 decade ago

Leonardo DiCaprio enjoying the World Cup aboard a 482-foot yacht

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 16 (UPI) -- Leonardo DiCaprio and around 20 of his friends are reportedly staying aboard the 482-foot superyacht Topaz while visiting Brazil during the World Cup.

Defense Secretary on Bergdahl: Don't rush to judgement, America

UPI Next // 1 decade ago

Defense Secretary on Bergdahl: Don't rush to judgement, America

BRUSSELS, June 4 (UPI) -- Chuck Hagel urged the media, military and American people to avoid judgement about released prisoner of war Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl until all the facts come out.

Mideast: Ad absurdum

Commentary: Arnaud de Borchgrave // 1 decade ago

Mideast: Ad absurdum

WASHINGTON, April 8 (UPI) -- Netanyahu and Palestinian Abbas, most say, are now the main obstacles to peace as neither one is politically strong enough to make required concessions. Wrong.

Under someone else's gun

Walker's World // 1 decade ago

Under someone else's gun

Saturday President Obama had a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Sunday John Kerry turned his aircraft around and headed for Paris for talks with Sergei Lavrov.

Pakistan's chameleon

Commentary: Arnaud de Borchgrave // 1 decade ago

Pakistan's chameleon

WASHINGTON, March 28 (UPI) -- A major crisis is brewing in Pakistan, a nuclear power now governed by a wealthy politician who loathes America.

'The Normal Heart' teaser trailer debuts online

Blog // 1 decade ago

'The Normal Heart' teaser trailer debuts online

LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- HBO's released the first teaser trailer for their upcoming TV film "The Normal Heart" Sunday.

Kim Kardashian looked red hot at Elton John's Oscars party

Blog // 1 decade ago

Kim Kardashian looked red hot at Elton John's Oscars party

LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- The Kardashians didn't go to the Oscars, but they still scored invites to Elton John's party.

Jared Leto thanks 'future ex-wife' Lupita Nyong'o at Independent Spirit Awards

Blog // 1 decade ago

Jared Leto thanks 'future ex-wife' Lupita Nyong'o at Independent Spirit Awards

LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- Jared Leto took home an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Robin Thicke begged wife to stand by him through Miley Cyrus controversy

Blog // 1 decade ago

Robin Thicke begged wife to stand by him through Miley Cyrus controversy

LOS ANGEL, March 1 (UPI) -- Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton fought after VMA performance with Miley Cyrus, source says.

Mary-Kate Olsen engaged to Olivier Sarkozy

Blog // 1 decade ago

Mary-Kate Olsen engaged to Olivier Sarkozy

NEW, March 1 (UPI) -- Actress Mary-Kate Olsen has been dating French banker Olivier Sarkozy for two years.

See Kerry Washington in 'Escandalo,' Jimmy Kimmel's Spanish-language 'Scandal' spoof

Blog // 1 decade ago

See Kerry Washington in 'Escandalo,' Jimmy Kimmel's Spanish-language 'Scandal' spoof

NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- Kerry Washington sat down with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night to discuss {i:Scandal}'s enormous international following, then starred in Spanish-language spoof.

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