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20 June 2012 • 07:19 AMT
Iran nuke talks next round due in China or Kazakhstan

“We did not come to Moscow only for discussions. We came to Moscow for a resolution,” an Iranian diplomat said.

20 June 2012 • 07:07 AMT
Greek conservatives hope to form coalition government

“A government must be formed as soon as possible,” Evangelos Venizelos, head of the PASOK party, has said.

20 June 2012 • 07:01 AMT
Bentley unveils details of GT Speed hitting 205 mph

The GT Speed should show the same high level of quality craftsmanship in the coachwork for which Bentley has become known.

20 June 2012 • 06:53 AMT
Wikileaks founder seeks political asylum in Ecuador embassy

“Ecuador is studying and analyzing the request,” the country’s Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino told reporters in Quito.

20 June 2012 • 06:45 AMT
Source: Mubarak in coma, not clinically dead

Egypt’s state television said an “official statement” on his health would be released “soon,” giving no further details.

20 June 2012 • 06:35 AMT
Russia-U.S. missile defense dispute resolution unlikely – Putin

“But this does not mean we are unable to agree on some fragments of that joint work. I think it is possible,” Russian President said.

20 June 2012 • 06:25 AMT
U.S. Senate panel approves ambassadorial nominee to Azerbaijan

Other Senators have also expressed concerns whether U.S. policy is tilted toward Azerbaijan in view of its oil resources.

19 June 2012 • 17:47 AMT
Moscow-hosted Iran nuke talks at deadlock

If talks collapse, anxiety could grow on financial markets over the danger of higher oil prices and conflict in the Middle East.

19 June 2012 • 17:33 AMT
CineEurope 2012: Universal highlights “Ted,” “Despicable Me”

Other highlights for the audience included very early footage of R.I.P.D., the Keanu Reaves actioner 47 Ronin.

19 June 2012 • 17:22 AMT
Death toll in Kurdish clashes with Turkish soldiers reaches 26

The PKK fighters used rocket launchers and rifles at the start of the attacks and operations were continuing against the militants.

19 June 2012 • 17:07 AMT
UN Secretary-General remembers World Refugee Day

Ban Ki-moon: World Refugee Day is a moment to remember all those affected, and a time to intensify our support.

19 June 2012 • 17:03 AMT
Sony Classics picks rights to Pedro Almodóvar’s “I’m So Excited” comedy

The film, written and directed by Almodóvar, is set to begin production in July and will be released next summer.

19 June 2012 • 16:48 AMT
Native Americans to be reimbursed millions after victory at U.S. Supreme Court

Govt. was ordered to repay Native American tribes costs of providing public services, in a ruling that could be worth millions of dollars.

19 June 2012 • 16:48 AMT
French Queen Catherine de Medici’s 16th century pin found in toilet

The 3.5 inch pin was identified because it bore the initial “C” and white and green finish known to be Catherine’s colors.

19 June 2012 • 16:27 AMT
Indian man chops off daughter’s head for “indecent behavior” – police

Police were stunned when a man showed up holding a bloody human head in one hand and a sword in another.

19 June 2012 • 16:09 AMT
Both candidates claim victory in Egypt’s presidential poll

Mubarak’s ex-PM Ahmed Shafiq is claiming victory in Egypt’s presidential election, countering the Muslim Brotherhood’s claims.

19 June 2012 • 15:59 AMT
Thousands of Turkish feminists petition govt. over abortion ban

The legislation would require all abortions to take place between the 4th and 6th weeks of pregnancy, down from current 10.

19 June 2012 • 15:44 AMT
Syria denies military drill with Russia, China, Iran

Media reports said exercise would take place in Syria, and that Egypt has allowed 12 Chinese warships to pass through Suez Canal.

19 June 2012 • 15:31 AMT
Tribeca Film nabs rights to “Struck By Lightning” comedy

The comedy is the film debut of “Glee” star Chris Colfer, who plays the Broadway musical-loving Kurt on the Fox TV show.

19 June 2012 • 15:22 AMT
Boxer Floyd Mayweather beats Tiger Woods to top Forbes rich list

Golfing legend Woods dropped to 3rd having received $59.4m with boxer Manny Pacquiao rising to 2nd on earnings of $62m.

19 June 2012 • 15:18 AMT
Oil pipelines attacked in Homs

Syrian forces clashed with armed rebels before dawn in Homs where a soldier was killed amid shelling of several neighborhoods.

19 June 2012 • 15:14 AMT
Tymoshenko summoned for court hearing in financial fraud case

The ex-PM is accused of financial fraud during her tenure as head of United Energy Systems of Ukraine corporation in 1990s.

19 June 2012 • 15:04 AMT
Britain stops Russian ship claimed to carry arms to Syria

Russia said it was not making any new deliveries of attack helicopters to Syria and has only carried out repairs of helicopters.

19 June 2012 • 14:51 AMT
Afghanistan will need annual aid of $7bn after foreign troops’ pullout

Over 90% of Afghan budget comes from foreign donations but with economic crisis in Europe that assistance looks in peril.

19 June 2012 • 14:45 AMT
Karabakh mediators: silence of the lambs or life-losing diplomacy

OSCE MG mediators’ connivance of Baku’s actions is a diplomacy for which Armenia and NKR are paying with lives of their soldiers.

19 June 2012 • 14:03 AMT
Syria says ready to evacuate civilians trapped in Homs

U.N. observer mission chief demanded that all warring parties in conflict allow safe passage for women, children and sick people.

19 June 2012 • 13:47 AMT
Israeli air strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza Strip

The Israeli military said aircraft “targeted a terrorist squad identified handling an explosive device” in the central Gaza Strip.

19 June 2012 • 13:32 AMT
Muslim Brotherhood calls for mass protests against Egypt’s military

Over weekend, generals issued decrees dissolving Islamist-dominated parliament and claiming all legislative power for themselves.

19 June 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Iran nuke talks continue in Moscow

“Delegations resumed the plenary session, there will be no news conference in the short run,” the source said.

19 June 2012 • 13:08 AMT
Yerevan Mayor meets with outgoing German envoy

Taron Margaryan expressed gratitude to Hans-Jochen Schmidt for contribution to development of Armenian-German ties.