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06 April 2013 • 08:34 AMT
Mousasi, Latifi make weight for UFC on Fuel event

Latifi (7-2) faces Gegard Mousasi in the main event of UFC on Fuel on April 6 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

06 April 2013 • 08:25 AMT
Al Qaeda denies statements on Saharan leader death

An Algerian security source said Okacha, also known as Yahia Abu El Hamam, joined AQIM in northern Mali in 2004.

06 April 2013 • 08:18 AMT
Turkey, Israel to start Mavi Marmara compensation talks next week

“One of our three conditions for the normalization of ties, the apology, has been realized,” Turkish Foreign Minister said.

06 April 2013 • 07:58 AMT
Russia contributes $1mln to Red Cross for Syria aid

Russia, along with China, has faced widespread condemnation over its refusal to approve UN sanctions against Assad’s regime.

06 April 2013 • 07:51 AMT
Verizon’s Nokia Lumia 928 photos leak

In addition, it’s seen that the back bar text has changed and the word Nokia has been removed and replaced by Carl Zeiss.

06 April 2013 • 07:31 AMT
At least 36 killed in bus crash in Nigeria

Federal Road Safety Corps spokesman said three people survived the collision between the large bus and the tanker.

06 April 2013 • 07:28 AMT
NASA likely to get $100mln for asteroid-capture mission

The $100mln will probably be part of Obama’s federal budget request for 2014, which is expected to be released next week.

06 April 2013 • 07:23 AMT
Scientists identify brain cells capable to control appetite

In experiments in rodents, cells called tanycytes were found to produce neurons which specifically regulate appetite.

06 April 2013 • 07:13 AMT
120 tons of radioactive water possibly leaked from Fukushima

The company plans to pump 13,000 cubic meters of water remaining in the tank to other vessels over the next two weeks.

06 April 2013 • 07:08 AMT
Joao Havelange stripping of honorary FIFA presidency to be discussed

Then, Sepp Blatter said it should be “dealt with at our next congress,” which can strip the 97-year-old Brazilian’s title.

06 April 2013 • 07:00 AMT
Tamar Manoukian Outdoor Centre officially opens in Scotland

At the Tamar Manoukian centre, they were greeted by about 600 children from the uniformed youth services represented by Youth United.

06 April 2013 • 06:51 AMT
Obama apologizes to CA Attorney General for comment on looks

“He called her to apologize for the distraction created by his comments,” said White House spokesman Jay Carney.

06 April 2013 • 06:46 AMT
UN concerned over growing use of death penalty

“Over 40 detainees remain on death row in Kuwait, and we urge the Government to commute all death sentences,” Colville said.

06 April 2013 • 06:42 AMT
Arena Fonte Nova stadium inaugurated in Brazil

Delays forced world soccer’s governing body FIFA to extend the deadline for the first batch of stadiums until April 15.

06 April 2013 • 06:39 AMT
Mediterranean-bound Russian naval task force enters Indian Ocean

The task force includes a destroyer, three amphibious warfare ships with marine detachments, a tanker and a tug.

06 April 2013 • 06:33 AMT
Italian journalists taken hostage in Syria

The families of those taken have been informed, and a crisis unit has been formed to handle the case, a ministry spokesman said.

06 April 2013 • 06:18 AMT
BMW unveils ‘future of the X family’

The entire vehicle is designed to be highly dynamic, with carefully positioned air intake vents, milled bars, and chrome edges.

06 April 2013 • 06:17 AMT
No progress after first day of Iran nuke talks in Almaty

The first day of talks in Almaty was “substantive, but we don’t yet have any progress to report,” Victoria Nuland said.

06 April 2013 • 06:00 AMT
Al Pacino bringing his acclaimed one-man show to London

A Night With Pacino will include an on-stage interview with the actor about his life and work, and a Q&A session.

06 April 2013 • 05:43 AMT
iPhone said to be too pricey for many European shoppers

The shift has been especially severe in Europe, where more customers are keeping the same phone when they switch carriers.

06 April 2013 • 05:34 AMT
Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 68

Thirty-seven of the injured were still in city hospitals and the rest discharged after medical treatment, said Sandeep Malvi.

06 April 2013 • 05:32 AMT
African drug boss appears in U.S. court

Rear Adm Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto was flown to New York after he was detained while travelling on a yacht.

06 April 2013 • 05:18 AMT
Powerful quake strikes Irian Jaya, Indonesia

An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck 256 km east of Enarotali in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, the USGS said.

05 April 2013 • 17:58 AMT
Raffi Hovannisian rally ends in Liberty Square

April 5 rally, organized by Heritage party leader, ex-candidate Raffi Hovannisian, ended in Liberty Square.

05 April 2013 • 17:44 AMT
Raffi Hovannisian calls on citizens to attend his ‘inauguration ceremony’

Raffi Hovannisian called on Armenian citizens to attend his inauguration ceremony on April 9 in Liberty Square.

05 April 2013 • 17:27 AMT
UN human rights chief calls on U.S. to close Guantanamo

U.S. President Barack Obama pledged four years ago to close the controversial facility, opened by the Bush administration.

05 April 2013 • 17:18 AMT
U.S. top military officer says N. Korea nuke threat ‘just reckless’

“I wouldn’t say I see anything to lead me to believe that this is a different kind of cycle,” Gen. Martin Dempsey said.

05 April 2013 • 17:09 AMT
Ministry of emergency situations cultural center opens in Yerevan

Armenian Mayor Taron Margaryan attended the opening ceremony of cultural center of ministry of emergency situations.

05 April 2013 • 16:56 AMT
Key data about Bank of Cyprus bond purchases missing

The consultancy’s findings have been handed over to the Cypriot parliament and the attorney-general, Petros Clerides.

05 April 2013 • 16:51 AMT
Amendments to be made to Armenian parliament’s 3rd session agenda

Armenian National Assembly held a working consultation on April 5, chaired by speaker Hovik Abrahamyan.