Syrian security forces moved forcefully in an attempt to disperse protests before they gained momentum Friday, in some places by shooting at even potential protesters.

Apple’s iPhones and Google’s Android smartphones regularly transmit their locations back to Apple and Google—intensifying concerns over privacy and the widening trade in personal data.

Gold continued its upward march in a time of global financial tumult, closing above $1,500 an ounce Thursday for the first time as investors seek safe haven in the metal.

Apple’s iPhones and Google’s Android smartphones regularly transmit their locations back to Apple and Google—intensifying concerns over privacy and the widening trade in personal data.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s April 29 nuptials—attended by government officials, foreign heads of state and celebrities—will be a high-profile test case for security forces ahead of next year’s Olympic Games.

In a stark illustration of the scale of disruption Toyota is facing, the world’s biggest auto maker by sales says it doesn’t expect production operations at home and overseas to be back to normal before November.