Syrian diplomats entered the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow Dec 27 to discuss proposals for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Earlier this month, Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that the Russian army will no longer rent the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan.

North Ossetia has a history of ethnic strife between the majority mostly Orthodox Christian Ossetians and the Muslim Ingush minority.

The 1,745-meter San Cristobal volcano, one of the tallest in Nicaragua, has belched an ash cloud hundreds of meters into the sky.

Information technology professionals were the most likely to disclose their involvement in classified intelligence work.

“There are certain discrepancies between Russia and the West on the implementation of Geneva Convention,” Alexander Lukashevich said.

In Japan, investors are expecting incoming prime minister Shinzo Abe to take new measures to boost economic growth.

The sources said Apple is in further discussions with Sharp over IGZO panel production capacity estimates for 2013.

In late November, France ended its combat operations in Afghanistan, pulling hundreds of troops from a base in Kabul.

Mher Hovhannisyan is 10th with 4 points; Vahe Baghdasaryan is 28th with 3 points; Mark Basenchyan has 2 points to come 67th.

The film John McClane and his CIA operative son teaming up in Russia to stop a nuclear weapons heist.

The landmark 700th issue of “The Amazing Spider-Man” is just the beginning of a new “Superior Spider-Man” series.

President Barack Obama was returning to Washington after a brief vacation to resume budget talks with Congress.

The folk rock band’s “Babel” album is doing very well in the charts, reaching no. 1 both in the U.S. and U.K.

The Tony Award-winner has gotten back to his fighting weight as he prepares to don the claws once again in “The Wolverine.”

Black Swan’s worldwide gross of $329 million (on a $13 million budget) made it one of Hollywood’s most profitable films.

The 1D offers an integrated headphone port and HDMI with time code. The unit boasts dual DIGIC 5+ processors.

In the film, Ryan Gosling plays a motorcycle rider-turned-bankrobber and Bradley Cooper plays the cop who’s determined to catch him in.

“The bill passed by Russia’s parliament would prevent many children from enjoying this opportunity,” Patrick Ventrell said.

Since 2009, Toyota has recalled more than 14 million vehicles worldwide after floor mats became trapped under the accelerator.

Before leaving for Havana, Hugo Chavez named Vice President and Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro his successor.

“I only took decisions for God and in the interests of the nation,” said Mursi, who hails from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.

No other details were released about his medical condition, but McGrath said Bush is surrounded by family.

“During a special operation to chase and detain the gunmen all people in the car were killed,” the statement reads.

No. 1 U.S. retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc, which is trying to grow its online sales, scored a 78 for its Walmart.com website.

At least six people have been killed and authorities have told people to stay at home rather than brave freezing temperatures.

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met December 26 with representatives of business sector.

The film takes place 85 years ago, and will chronicle the troubles and tribulations of Mr. Gustave who serves as the hotel’s concierge.

“Safety Not Guaranteed” was inspired by a genuine ad which appeared in survivalist magazine Backwoods Home in the mid-90s.

Hranush Hakobyan stressed the importance of boosting the quality of mother-tongue education in Diaspora communities.