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14 December 2012 • 05:25 AMT
NASA unveils video debunking Mayan apocalypse myth

The video goes on to attempt to debunk the ideas surrounding the so-called ‘Mayan prophecies’, saying the date is based on a misconception.

14 December 2012 • 05:24 AMT
Israeli soldiers reportedly attack two Reuters cameramen

Their car was clearly marked ‘TV’ and they were both wearing blue flak jackets with ‘Press’ emblazoned on the front.

14 December 2012 • 05:12 AMT
Dell: no plans to enter smartphone hardware business

The Dell Aero smartphone was considered as a “huge disappointment” while its Venue line-up reportedly “fell short of the competition”.

14 December 2012 • 05:09 AMT
Sentiment among Japanese businesses worsens

The index, which measures sentiment among large manufacturers, has remained negative for five successive quarters.

14 December 2012 • 05:06 AMT
Iran says progress made in talks with IAEA

There was no immediate comment from the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about the one-day meeting.

14 December 2012 • 04:59 AMT
Susan Rice steps aside as U.S. secretary of state candidate

The reluctant announcement makes Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry the likely choice to be the nation’s next top diplomat.

13 December 2012 • 17:51 AMT
Facebook changing privacy settings to grant users more control

The update will be rolled out over the course of the next month and users will be notified before the changes take effect.

13 December 2012 • 17:39 AMT
Over 20 Syrian Armenians granted Armenian citizenship

Ambassador Arshak Poladyan congratulated the new Armenian citizens at a passport presentation ceremony.

13 December 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Leader of Morocco’s largest opposition movement dies

Sheikh Abdessalam Yassine accused the monarchy of being corrupt and dictatorial and questioned its claim to religious legitimacy.

13 December 2012 • 17:09 AMT
Flickr rolls out new app for iPhone

Flickr was an early trendsetter in the world of online photography, allowing users to upload images and have other comments on them.

13 December 2012 • 16:57 AMT
Spanish police seize $36.6 million in Mubarak-held assets

Spain’s police said Egypt’s international petition cites alleged crimes including embezzlement as the reason for the requested action.

13 December 2012 • 16:39 AMT
Turkey’s ex-army chief storms out of courtroom in Ergenekon trial

Basbug, the highest-profile defendant, walked out after prosecutors tried to add two additional indictments at the last minute.

13 December 2012 • 16:23 AMT
“Little Miss Sunshine” helmers to direst “Big Cigar” Huey Newton pic

The pic is based on an article written in the December issue of Playboy Magazine, about Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton.

13 December 2012 • 16:09 AMT
“Resurrection of a Bastard” realist drama to open Rotterdam Film Fest

In the film, an old farmer bent on revenge, a criminal from Amsterdam and an illegal immigrant all meet up under an ancient oak tree.

13 December 2012 • 16:00 AMT
2013 Laureus World Sports Awards winners to be announced Mar 11

Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Bradley Wiggins and Andy Murray have been nominated for the honour following their successful year.

13 December 2012 • 15:49 AMT
Ukrainian parliament reappoints Azarov as PM

A total of 252 deputies out of 450 in the single-chamber parliament supported Azarov’s candidacy.

13 December 2012 • 15:49 AMT
First Christmas Market to launch on Dec 16 in Yerevan

Every possible Christmas treats and decorations will be featured at the Market, with festive concerts as the highlight of the event.

13 December 2012 • 15:40 AMT
Israeli FM Avigdor Lieberman charged with breach of trust

Prosecutors had suspected Mr Lieberman had laundered illicit funds, but there was apparently insufficient evidence to take the matter to trial.

13 December 2012 • 15:21 AMT
Forbes named Britney Spears highest-paid woman in music

“The X Factor (US)” judge bested two other huge artists, country princess Taylor Swift and R’n’B star Rihanna.

13 December 2012 • 15:12 AMT
“The Wolverine” poster features Hugh Jackman against Tokyo skyline

In “Wolverine”, Logan finds himself in Japan; returning as the titular mutant hero is none other than Hugh Jackman.

13 December 2012 • 14:46 AMT
Apple testing out designs for iTV devices – report

The Cupertino firm is said to be building prototype models of its so-called iTV devices in collaboration with Foxconn and Sharp.

13 December 2012 • 14:36 AMT
2 killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing outside NATO base

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who arrived in Afghanistan on December 12, was in Kandahar before the blast.

13 December 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Bombs explode in Bangladesh capital as police fire teargas at protesters

Schools and businesses were closed in Dhaka and other major cities and towns during the eight-hour shutdown.

13 December 2012 • 14:20 AMT
FC Spartak Moscow confirms long-term deal with Yura Movsisyan

The 25-year old struck 9 goals in 13 matches of Russian Cup to come 2nd in the list of top goal-scorers.

13 December 2012 • 14:13 AMT
20th Century Fox TV execs get “Family Guy” treatment

Walden and Newman’s previous holiday cards have featured the cast of Modern Family, Glee and Sons Of Anarchy

13 December 2012 • 14:06 AMT
Russian official doesn’t rule out Syrian opposition win

President Bashar al-Assad’s forces are “losing more and more control and territory”, deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.

13 December 2012 • 13:52 AMT
Eurozone finance ministers OK $64 billion Greek bailout package

Of these funds, 34.3 bn euros will be released within the next few days; the remaining funds will be disbursed in the first quarter of 2013.

13 December 2012 • 13:34 AMT
Reel FX, Strange Weather to adapt “Monument 14” young adult novel

A group of teens are trapped together in a chain superstore and face the prospect of life while the world as they know it ends right outside.

13 December 2012 • 13:33 AMT
Republic Party rep. skeptical over ANC leader’s presidential win

Suren Abrahamyan: President Sargsyan would have a serious rival if the opposition nominated a unified candidate.

13 December 2012 • 13:22 AMT
Ukraine parliament speaker elected amid opposition brawls

Deputies wrestled with each other in a mass of bodies around the main rostrum in parliament after opposition tried physically to prevent a vote.