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At first glance, it looks like Apple really loves Twitter. The reality, however, is that it hates Facebook.

It sure seems that way, at least.

Apple's distaste for Facebook became apparent with last week's preview release to developers of Mountain Lion, the newest version of Apple's OS for computers. The OS includes a slew of new apps (Game Center, Reminders, Notes) and new features (Gatekeeper, Notification Center). What it doesn't include is Facebook integration--a baked-in connection to Facebook that would make it easier for Apple users to share more on the world's largest social network.

The Japanese yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months, a respite for worries over the strong yen hurting exports and the economy.

Part of the reason for the fall is the Bank of Japan's surprise increase of its stimulus measures.

The yen has fallen by 3.7% against the greenback since the 14 February move.

Hewlett-Packard Co's earnings fell nearly 44 percent and the world's No. 1 computer maker forecast a second-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates as it struggles with weak sales of PCs and printers.

The storied Silicon Valley company, which has been trying to move past the internal upheaval that marked 2011, posted quarterly sales declines in three of its key units: personal computers, printers and enterprise equipment.

The man who shot three protesters at a demonstration outside a factory that supplies sportswear giant PUMA on Monday had been identified, the Minister of Interior said yesterday, before condemning police who shoot unarmed villagers.

Sar Kheng refused to disclose details of the alleged triggerman because doing so would compromise the investigation, but said sufficient evidence had been gathered to finger the suspect.