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18 November 2012 • 14:46 AMT
Arab League head to visit Gaza to show solidarity with Palestinians

The source also said that Elaraby set the date of the visit in coordination with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

18 November 2012 • 14:28 AMT
Uruguay not going to apologize for sending delegation to Artsakh

“Uruguay’s international activity is based on strong and traditional principles and values,” the Foreign Ministry said.

18 November 2012 • 11:14 AMT
Fire kills at least 11 in shanty town near Bangladeshi capital

The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but initial reports suggest a cigarette or mosquito coil may be to blame.

18 November 2012 • 11:10 AMT
Lagarde says Greek rescue plan should be “rooted in reality”

“The sense I have … is that the Europeans have taken the view that the zone has to stay a zone of 17 member states,” Lagarde said.

18 November 2012 • 10:52 AMT
5 Turkish soldiers killed in PKK clashes

Clashes occurred when military forces encountered militants during an operation conducted in a rural area of Şemdinli district.

18 November 2012 • 10:45 AMT
Japanese police arrest another U.S. Marine on Okinawa

The arrest was especially inflammatory on Okinawa, where the Emperor Akihito was visiting to attend a Marine event.

18 November 2012 • 10:37 AMT
Two killed as helicopter crashes in Central Russia

No people were hurt on the ground and no buildings were damaged in the incident, which occurred near a village.

18 November 2012 • 10:33 AMT
Tawadros II installed as Coptic pope in Egypt

Coptic Christians, whose church predates the arrival of Islam in Egypt, make up a tenth of Egypt’s 83 million people.

18 November 2012 • 10:25 AMT
Israeli PM says IDF prepared to widen Gaza offensive

Netanyahu confirmed the IAF has struck more than 1,000 targets in Gaza since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense.

18 November 2012 • 07:11 AMT
Syrian opposition to have ambassador in France

The two leaders talked about ways in which the coalition could gain both legitimacy and credibility, Hollande said.

18 November 2012 • 07:05 AMT
U.S. denies visas to Iranians heading for UN meeting – report

IRNA did not say how many Iranian officials had applied for visas from the United States or when they wanted to travel.

18 November 2012 • 06:51 AMT
Anonymous hacktivists launch attacks on Israeli websites

Anonymous also claims to have deleted databases belonging to both Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bank of Jerusalem.

18 November 2012 • 06:33 AMT
French protest plans to legalize same-sex marriage

President Francois Hollande has promised to change French law so that gay and lesbian couples can marry.

18 November 2012 • 06:31 AMT
Japan’s opposition LDP maintains lead over ruling party – poll

Three years and three prime ministers later, critics say the DPJ has largely failed to deliver on pledges to cut bureaucracy.

17 November 2012 • 15:07 AMT
Google putting “finishing touches” to Maps app – source

Apple and Google are locked in a battle for the digital maps market, which is considered a key growth area.

17 November 2012 • 14:53 AMT
New TV spots for Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher” crime drama released

Tom Cruise is looking to kick off another action franchise with “Jack Reacher”, a crime drama based on Lee Child’s book series.

17 November 2012 • 14:45 AMT
Police disperses opposition rally in Azerbaijan

The protests are linked to a video, purportedly showing a ruling-party MP offering a seat in parliament in return for a $1 million bribe.

17 November 2012 • 14:39 AMT
7 Shiite pilgrims killed in Iraq car bomb attack

The attack occurred during the Muharram religious commemorations marking the death of Imam Hussein.

17 November 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Syria conflict escalated into international crisis, expert says

“Despite tensions in Syria, no foreign interference is yet to be expected,” Arab studies expert Armen Petrosyan said.

17 November 2012 • 14:11 AMT
Thousands gather for anti-austerity rally in Slovenia

The rally appeared peaceful unlike similar gatherings in several European cities last week that erupted in street battles with police.

17 November 2012 • 14:02 AMT
Turkey to request NATO missiles on Syria border – German paper

Turkey said it had intensified talks with NATO allies on how to shore up security on its 900-km (560-mile) frontier with Syria.

17 November 2012 • 13:46 AMT
“Beautiful Creatures” supernatural romance film unveils new trailer

The film tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers who uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

17 November 2012 • 13:20 AMT
Lindsay Lohan featured in James Franco-directed R.E.M.’s “Blue” video

The video is part of the Collapse Into Now film project, which enlisted artists to produce short films for every track on the band’s 2011 album.

17 November 2012 • 13:10 AMT
“Twilight” movie theater shooting spree thwarted in Missouri

Blaec Lammers, 20, of Bolivar, is charged with first-degree assault, making a terroristic threat and armed criminal action.

17 November 2012 • 12:54 AMT
Syria rebels capture airport near Iraqi border – activists

President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have responded by shelling the airport with fighter jets, said a local activist.

17 November 2012 • 12:45 AMT
Pakistan releases 9 Taliban leaders at Afghan govt. request

One of the three due to be released by Pakistan soon is Mullah Baradar, number two in the Taliban hierarchy.

17 November 2012 • 12:40 AMT
Orinats Yerkir to back President Sargsyan, not RPA at polls – rep.

Mher Shahgeldyan denied rumors suggesting Orinats Yerkir is a mere shadow of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.

17 November 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Liam Neeson in talks to lead “The All Nighter” crime thriller

The story follows an aging hit man who, in order to protect his wife and son, must take on his former boss in a single night.

17 November 2012 • 12:10 AMT
Israel rushes Iron Dome interceptor into service in Tel Aviv

Since the start of an Israeli offensive against militants in the Gaza Strip, Iron Dome has intercepted at least 222 incoming rockets.

17 November 2012 • 11:49 AMT
Hague war court acquits Croatian generals amid outrage in Serbia

Early reports suggested Serb officials may boycott an event planned by the Hague tribunal next week in Belgrade.