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05 February 2012 • 12:38 AMT
Russia to press Syria for democratic reform

The statement comes as Sergei Lavrov and Mikhail Fradkov are setting for Damascus to hold talks with the Syrian president.

05 February 2012 • 12:29 AMT
Intense gunfire reported at Syria-Turkey border

“We were very scared, the shots damaged our satellite dishes,” said the source who spoke on condition of anonymity.

05 February 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Cold claims more lives in Europe, airline services hit

The first winter snow fell in Paris overnight coating the Eiffel Tower, and more showers due throughout Feb 5.

05 February 2012 • 12:17 AMT
Kuwait’s PM resigns to clear the way for a new government

The emir will appoint the new government, and is expected to keep key posts in the hands of the ruling family.

05 February 2012 • 12:10 AMT
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 60 years on the throne

Elizabeth was joined by her husband, Prince Philip, at the service at West Newton Church on her Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

05 February 2012 • 12:00 AMT
Over 6000 apply for NASA’s next astronaut class

The panel will determine which remaining applicants will be invited for an interview and medical evaluations.

05 February 2012 • 11:42 AMT
Clinton urges Bulgaria to break its energy dependence on Russia

Hillary Clinton will use her visit to promote alternatives to existing pipeline routes as well as developing new energy sources.

05 February 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Turkish journalist offers to start Dink murder investigation anew

“What actually needs to be done now is to re-handle the Dink murder case as if the murder took place today,” Arslan said.

05 February 2012 • 11:02 AMT
Turkey possibly banned flight repatriating dead French soldiers from Afghanistan

Two French warships and a military plane had to change their route after being denied access to Turkish waters or airspace.

05 February 2012 • 10:43 AMT
Quake jolts area near Iran’s Bushehr nuke plant

Iran sits astride several major faults in the earth’s crust, and is prone to frequent earthquakes, many of which were devastating.

05 February 2012 • 10:38 AMT
Cairo clashes continue into fourth day

Hundreds of riot police blocked roads leading to the interior ministry headquarters in the center of the Egyptian capital.

05 February 2012 • 10:29 AMT
Two world-renowned filmmakers killed in helicopter crash

Mike deGruy and Andrew Wight were in Australia working with James Cameron and National Geographic on a documentary.

05 February 2012 • 10:17 AMT
Car bomb kills at least 7 in Afghanistan

It appeared the bomb was in a parked vehicle and was remotely detonated, said Zalmai Ayubi, a government spokesman.

05 February 2012 • 10:11 AMT
Smartphone sales grew 62% to overtake PC sales in 2011

The study also shows a very sharp drop in netbook sales, which was more than offset by huge growth in tablets.

05 February 2012 • 09:54 AMT
Google hires senior Apple director for a secret project – report

VentureBeat: the recruiting feat is historic since Google has never hired such a senior person away from Apple.

04 February 2012 • 18:03 AMT
Masked man shoots dead musicians in Mexico

Chihuahua prosecutor’s spokesman says the attack appeared to target members of the La Quinta Banda music group.

04 February 2012 • 17:25 AMT
Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution on Syria

French ambassador told the council, “It is a sad day for this council, a sad day for all Syrians, and a sad day for democracy.”

04 February 2012 • 17:16 AMT
Fidel Castro makes rare appearance, presents two-volume memoir

Images on state television showed a smiling, animated Castro wearing a dark track suit over a blue plaid button-up shirt.

04 February 2012 • 17:05 AMT
Tunisia expels Syrian ambassador

The staff at the Syrian embassy in Tunisia’s capital lowered the national flag over the building hours after the statement was issued.

04 February 2012 • 15:57 AMT
Iran launches naval cruise missile output

The ceremony was attended by Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Naval Force Brigadier General Ali Fadavi.

04 February 2012 • 15:43 AMT
Vatican fiercely refutes corruption claims

Much of his criticism was focused on a Vatican financial committee that includes the head of the Vatican bank.

04 February 2012 • 15:34 AMT
Bosnia declares state of emergency, Sarajevo paralyzed by snow

Ukraine’s Emergency Ministry said 122 people have died there over the past 8 days, including 78 homeless people found in streets.

04 February 2012 • 15:00 AMT
Christians under growing pressure in Arab world

Armenian Christians in Iran, while monitored by the government, can worship unhindered, though conversion is illegal, Moeller says.

04 February 2012 • 14:04 AMT
Samsung announces new device for India

The device keeps two SIM card slots to allow using two networks, while the rest of the specs are supposedly unchanged.

04 February 2012 • 13:57 AMT
Hovhannes Davtyan drops out of Grand Slam Judo 2012

Armenia’s Hovhannes Davtyan (60 kg) was beaten by Won Jin Kim in the third combat of 2012 Paris Grand Slam.

04 February 2012 • 13:52 AMT
Amazon expands Kindle Touch shipment, excludes bestselling regions

The eBook Reader spotted the modification, noting the amended product description – Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6″ E Ink Display.

04 February 2012 • 13:45 AMT
Palestinian protesters demand PM resignation over taxes

Many Palestinians paid only nominal or no taxes during many years of economic downturn as a result of conflict with Israel.

04 February 2012 • 13:44 AMT
Militants attack Yemeni army base

Weakened by protests against outgoing President Saleh, Yemen’s govt faces challenges from al Qaeda-linked militants.

04 February 2012 • 13:43 AMT
Surrealist artist Dorothea Tanning dies at 101

Dorothea Tanning, the wife of German artist Max Ernst, was among the most admired figures of the Surrealist movement.

04 February 2012 • 13:36 AMT
Britain sends nuclear submarine to the Falkland Islands

HMS Dauntless, a Type 45 air defense destroyer, is due to replace the older frigate currently on duty, HMS Montrose.