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05 August 2013 • 06:21 AMT
Mkrtchian wins bronze at European Individual Championship

Lilit Mkrtchian scored a victory over Russia’s Valentina Gunina in the last round, gaining 8 points to finish 3rd.

05 August 2013 • 06:15 AMT
Israel widens Jewish settlements subsidies: report

The cabinet published a list of more than 600 towns and settlements to be regarded as priority areas for development.

05 August 2013 • 06:10 AMT
Islamist militants set off several explosions in Somali capital

Somali security forces responded with volleys of gunfire, witnesses said. Casualty numbers were thought to be low.

05 August 2013 • 05:57 AMT
Oil prices rise after disappointing U.S. jobs report

The bond purchases have pushed down interest rates, which makes money available for spending and investment.

05 August 2013 • 05:47 AMT
U.S. senators due in Cairo for talks

More than 100 Morsi supporters have been killed in clashes since the president was overthrown by the military on July 3.

05 August 2013 • 05:35 AMT
Russian volcano spews ash 5km high

The clouds of volcanic ash pose threat to air traffic because the tiny particles cause problems with aircraft engine turbines.

05 August 2013 • 05:29 AMT
30 killed as Syrian rebels battle Assad forces in mountains

A source in Latakia said the fighting started at dawn and that the rebels, based in the town of Salma, attacked 10 Alawite villages.

05 August 2013 • 05:23 AMT
Facebook picks Gary Briggs as chief marketing officer

Briggs officially replaces Eric Antonow, VP-product marketing, who’s overseen the company’s marketing efforts since 2010.

05 August 2013 • 05:15 AMT
Norwegian, U.S. military inspectors to fly over Russia

Russian experts will also be on board the aircraft, to oversee the proper use of surveillance and filming equipment, Ryzhkov said.

05 August 2013 • 05:13 AMT
U.S. extends embassy closures by a week as precaution

Four new diplomatic posts – in Madagascar, Burundi, Rwanda and Mauritius – were added to the closure list for the week.

05 August 2013 • 05:06 AMT
Peter Capaldi revealed as 12th Doctor Who

Capaldi, 55, has an Academy Award for writing and directing the 1993 short Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life.

05 August 2013 • 05:04 AMT
World’s first lab-grown burger to be unveiled

Prof Mark Post said initial sampling suggests the burger will not taste great, but he expected it to be “good enough”.

05 August 2013 • 05:03 AMT
15 killed in series of attacks across Iraq

Earlier in the day, police officials said a roadside bomb struck an army patrol near the northern city of Mosul, killing 3 soldiers.

04 August 2013 • 17:29 AMT
U.S. senator says Putin behaving like ‘schoolyard bully’

“In my experience, I’ve learned unless you stand up to that bully, they ask for more and more and more,” Schumer said.

04 August 2013 • 17:20 AMT
German man arrested in Greece on suspicion of spying for Turkey

A German foreign ministry spokesman said the embassy in Athens was aware of the case and was trying to contact the man.

04 August 2013 • 16:12 AMT
Ban on sales of iPad, iPhone older models overturned in U.S.

The patent related to 3G wireless technology and the ability to transmit multiple services correctly and at the same time.

04 August 2013 • 15:53 AMT
U.S. ready to work with new Iranian government – spokesman

“The U.S. is prepared to work with the new government to address concerns about Iran’s nuclear program,” Jay Carney said.

04 August 2013 • 15:48 AMT
Floods kill 58 in Afghanistan, 30 remain missing

In Kabul’s Surobi district, police chief Shaghasi Ahmadi said 34 people were killed in a remote and mountainous area.

04 August 2013 • 15:43 AMT
Russian PM optimistic about relations with Georgia

“In this regard, I’m a total optimist. I’m convinced that everything will be fine. Our nations aren’t enemies,” Medvedev said.

04 August 2013 • 15:38 AMT
HSBC asks diplomatic missions to close their accounts

They need to satisfy five criteria – international connectivity, economic development, profitability, cost efficiency and liquidity.

04 August 2013 • 14:54 AMT
Hassan Rouhani sworn in as Iran’s President

Rouhani promised to concentrate more on economic prosperity as well as increase investments in industries and agriculture.

03 August 2013 • 11:55 AMT
Armenian serviceman wounded by Azerbaijani bullet

Spokesman for the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhanisyan described Saro Sharyan’s health condition as moderate.

03 August 2013 • 11:44 AMT
Turkish man killed stray bullet fired from Syria

Zeybel the fourth Turkish citizen to be killed by stray shells and bullets fired during clashes in the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain.

03 August 2013 • 11:21 AMT
Gunmen kill 4 police officers in Pakistani city

Karachi is home to multiple conflicts that frequently turn violent, including gang wars and ethnic and political rivalries.

03 August 2013 • 11:17 AMT
Egypt govt. pledges Morsi supporters safe exit from protest camps

Interior Ministry spokesman Hany Abdel Latif said the protesters were being manipulated by leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.

03 August 2013 • 11:00 AMT
Twitter announces new rules to crack down on abuse

The move comes as police revealed they are investigating allegations by eight people of abuse on the microblogging site.

03 August 2013 • 10:02 AMT
Turkish court rejects jailed PKK leader retrial request

Öcalan’s lawyers had filed a new request for a retrial after the reform bill known as the “fourth judicial package” was approved.

03 August 2013 • 09:54 AMT
250 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported July 28-Aug 3

Azerbaijan fired over 1200 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army’s press service said.

03 August 2013 • 09:49 AMT
Russian warships to dock in Cuba for 5 days

The ships will be open for public access and their crews will participate in a number of cultural and sports events, the official said.

03 August 2013 • 09:36 AMT
Syria’s opposition coalition urges Catholic priest release

“We urge all parties involved in the disappearance of Father Paolo to immediately come forward and release him,” the coalition said.