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Apple says more than 5 million iPhone 5s sold

By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 5 million iPhone 5s in the three days since its launch, fewer than analysts had expected. Apple shares fell $9.30, or 1.3 percent, to close at $690.79 on Monday. The shares hit an all-time high

New SARS-like virus detected in Middle East

By MARIA CHENGAP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) - Global health officials are closely following a new respiratory virus related to SARS that is believed to have killed at least one person in Saudi Arabia and left another person in critical condition in Britain. The germ is a coronavirus, from a

Customs delaying some Japanese imports to China

By MALCOLM FOSTERAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - Japanese exporters are facing delays in shipments to some Chinese cities due to stepped-up customs inspections as tensions between the two countries over disputed islands remain elevated. The delays in shipments to China have been caused by

Toyota plans expanded range of hybrids

By YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting its green vehicle lineup, with plans for 21 new hybrids in the next three years, a new electric car later this year and a fuel cell vehicle by 2015 in response to growing demand for fuel efficient and environmentally