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07 August 2013 • 05:46 AMT
Obama confirms participation in G20 summit in Russia

“There have been times where they slip back into Cold War thinking and a Cold War mentality,” Obama said of Russia.

07 August 2013 • 05:40 AMT
Massive fire shuts down Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Airport

The airport is closed indefinitely, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry also said fire engines are running dangerously low on water.

07 August 2013 • 05:27 AMT
U.S. government files 2 lawsuits against Bank of America

The U.S. government filed two lawsuits against Bank of America relating to fraud on $850million of mortgage-backed securities.

07 August 2013 • 05:20 AMT
Latest attacks leave 28 dead across Pakistan

The bomb planted next to the field in the city of Karachi was hidden in a motorcycle, said senior police official Razaq Dharejo.

06 August 2013 • 19:55 AMT
Series of car bombs kill 35, wound over 90 in Iraq

The Interior Ministryamped up security in the capital this week by closing roads and deploying additional police and helicopters.

06 August 2013 • 19:50 AMT
Twitter stepping up mobile security

Search is being stepped up on both iOS and Android with a new photo gallery in search along with suggestions based on social context.

06 August 2013 • 19:22 AMT
18 Turkish soldiers injured in clashes at Syrian border

“Following the fire, 18 of our soldiers were wounded in their arms or legs and around their faces and necks,” the statement said.

06 August 2013 • 19:13 AMT
Olso University rejects mass murderer Breivik’s application

“The conclusion is that Breivik was judged not sufficiently qualified to start the political science course,” Ole Petter Ottersen said.

06 August 2013 • 19:00 AMT
Intensified Azeri sniper fire reported for past several days

“The Armenian army will take all the necessary retaliatory measures unless Azerbaijan stops escalating tension,” Hovhannisyan said.

06 August 2013 • 11:03 AMT
UK withdraws all staff from embassy in Yemen

“There is a very high threat of kidnap from armed tribes, criminals and terrorists,” the Foreign Office said on its website.

06 August 2013 • 11:00 AMT
Lloyds affiliate offers $1.3mln reward in Cannes jewel heist

In 2008, thieves stole $118 million in rings, necklaces and luxury watches from the Harry Winston store in Paris.

06 August 2013 • 10:07 AMT
Police evacuate area in Copenhagen over suspicious car

“There are cables coming in and out of the vehicle and there are some suspicious items in it,” a police spokesman said.

06 August 2013 • 10:03 AMT
Archaeologists find treasures at ancient Russian burial cite

The woman’s skeleton was still covered with jewelry and decorations, and her left hand held a silver mirror with a golden handle.

06 August 2013 • 09:54 AMT
Japan set to unveil its biggest warship since World War II

The Japanese-built carrier can accommodate nine helicopters and is expected to play a major role in disaster and rescue missions.

06 August 2013 • 09:22 AMT
Russian company to assembly Canadian places – report

Ilyushin said Twin Otter is a very versatile plane capable of taking off and landing on field airstrips with the length of only 600m.

06 August 2013 • 09:15 AMT
S. Korea approves $6mln in government aid for North

Park has vowed a tough response to any N. Korean provocations but has also worked to build trust and encourage dialogue.

06 August 2013 • 09:05 AMT
Afghan Taliban reject next year’s presidential election

The Taliban rejected two previous presidential elections but this was the first time they have publicly boycotted the 2014 poll.

06 August 2013 • 08:35 AMT
State Department urges U.S. citizens in Yemen to depart immediately

The airport is open and commercial flights are operating. There are no current plans for U.S. government-sponsored evacuations.

06 August 2013 • 08:16 AMT
Five Indian soldiers reportedly killed in Kashmir

Thousands of people have been killed in Indian-administered Kashmir since an armed revolt against Indian rule erupted in 1989.

06 August 2013 • 08:11 AMT
Russian, Italian ministers to meet in Rome

“We will certainly discuss regional issues…including the “Syrian scenario” and the “Afghan scenario,” Anatoly Antonov said.

06 August 2013 • 07:54 AMT
Yerevan to host Armenia Expo 2013 in Sept

The event is organized by the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia and LOGOS EXPO Centre.

06 August 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Armenian-Americans appointed to serve on Burbank city commissions

“It is great to see Armenian-Americans continuing their active role in Burbank’s civic and political life,” Zareh Khachatourian said.

06 August 2013 • 07:27 AMT
Pakistani court delayed indictment of former leader Musharraf

Charging Pervez Musharraf would be unprecedented in a country ruled by the military for half of its 66-year history.

06 August 2013 • 07:03 AMT
Three Armenian chess players to participate in World Junior 2013

GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, IM Vahe Baghdasaryan and FIDE master Maria Gevorgyan will take part in World Junior 2013 in Hatay, Turkey.

06 August 2013 • 06:54 AMT
Crude price falls as world hopes for less tension with Iran

“The reopening of a Libyan terminal has also helped to weigh on Brent prices as new supply comes on stream,” Hewson said.

06 August 2013 • 06:48 AMT
ANCA comments on OSCE MG U.S. Co-chair appointment

Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian offered a comment upon the announcement.

06 August 2013 • 06:24 AMT
Yemen releases names of 25 wanted al Qaeda suspects

A statement from Yemen’s Interior Ministry said the suspects were going to target foreign offices and organizations.

06 August 2013 • 06:19 AMT
Credit Agricole Group posts significant rise in Q2 net income

Credit Agricole S.A.’s quarterly net income Group share surged to 696 million euros, from 56 million euros a year before.

06 August 2013 • 06:09 AMT
Obama’s decision on Moscow summit ‘a matter of days’

“We obviously disagree with the Russians very strongly about the decision they have made on Snowden,” Jay Carney said.

06 August 2013 • 06:02 AMT
Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Resolution gains more support

ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian discussed the very real, modern day consequences of Turkey’s denial.