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10 January 2012 • 09:46 AMT
Former Manchester United striker plans to run for French President

Former football player described the social injustices faced by French youngsters as “too numerous and too systematic”.

10 January 2012 • 09:40 AMT
Syria’s Assad to make public speech

Syrian state-run media say President Bashar al-Assad will talk about “domestic issues” and regional developments.

10 January 2012 • 09:24 AMT
Ford unveils new Fusion midsize sedan

The Fusion will benefit from a large number of driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control.

10 January 2012 • 09:02 AMT
Samsung announces plans for new upgradeable smart TVs

The ES8000 will have an integrated camera and microphone to allow control by gestures and voice commands.

10 January 2012 • 08:55 AMT
French Senate expected to debate Genocide bill Jan 23

The inclusion of the bill on French Senate agenda will be discussed at January 17 meeting of political leaders.

10 January 2012 • 08:47 AMT
Norwegian PM questions Turkey’s respect for human rights

Jens Stoltenberg: Turkey faces “difficulties regarding freedom of expression, as many other countries have pointed out.

10 January 2012 • 08:35 AMT
Turkish MP apologizes to Armenians

İsmet Uçman: I view deportation of peaceful civilians as a mistake. In this context, I apologize to the Armenian people.

10 January 2012 • 08:31 AMT
Armenian faces up to 75 years in prison for felony charges in Glendale

In his plea agreement, Henrik Sardariani said most of the loan money went to pay family members and other debtors.

10 January 2012 • 08:27 AMT
Solomon Islands join UN Convention against Corruption

UNCAC was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Oct 31, 2003, entering into force on Dec 14, 2005.

10 January 2012 • 08:24 AMT
Education World Forum kicks off in London

“Learning from the Best for a World of Change” is the theme of Education World Forum taking place in London, Jan. 9-11.

10 January 2012 • 08:16 AMT
Porsche wheels out new Carrera

“The new 911 cabrio is improved from the last model in every aspect,” Porsche president and chief executive said.

10 January 2012 • 08:08 AMT
Russian prosecutors demand 29-year sentence for pedophile

The relatives of the abused girl have demanded 3.5 million rubles (about $110,000) in compensation from Zhitsky.

10 January 2012 • 08:06 AMT
Euro rises against dollar before Merkel, Lagarde meet

The Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed as Asian stocks rose, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets.

10 January 2012 • 08:04 AMT
Bomb kills 25 in Pakistan

The explosion hit vehicles being used by the militia in the Khyber region, said local security officer Khan Dad Khan.

10 January 2012 • 08:01 AMT
China not going to halt trade with Iran

Cui Tiankai: normal trade relations and energy cooperation between China and Iran have nothing to do with the nuclear issue.

10 January 2012 • 07:30 AMT
Israel approves harsher penalties for illegal migrants

Some Israelis say the Jewish state must be especially accommodating of people escaping persecution or conflict.

10 January 2012 • 07:26 AMT
Apple CEO Tim Cook appears as highest paid CEO in America in 2011

In comparison, Jobs accepted a $1 annual salary for years and owned about 5.5 million shares, worth about $2.3 billion today.

10 January 2012 • 07:21 AMT
White House chief of staff steps down

“Obviously, it wasn’t easy news to hear,” Obama said, as he announced Bill Daley wanted to leave for Chicago.

10 January 2012 • 07:15 AMT
Tickets for Abraham – Farias fight sold out

Arthur Abraham: I will put on a great show. 2012 will be a big year for me. I want to be world champion again.

10 January 2012 • 07:00 AMT
U.S. urges Iran to release American citizen sentenced to death

The White House and State Department say allegations that Amir Mirza Hekmati worked for or was sent to Iran by the CIA are false.

10 January 2012 • 06:52 AMT
Turkey hints at more sanctions against Syria

Erdoğan said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime had killed nearly 7,000 Syrians since protests began in March.

10 January 2012 • 06:38 AMT
Lionel Messi wins 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or

Messi beat Barcelona team-mate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo to emerge triumphant.

10 January 2012 • 06:38 AMT
Georgia builds U.S.-sponsored facilities amid threat of war with Iran

“$5 billion was allocated for the construction of 20-bed military hospitals,” Georgian publicist Elizbar Javelidze said.

10 January 2012 • 06:19 AMT
French author explains rationale behind Genocide bill

“Beginning in 1915, the Armenians were the victims of a methodic attempt at annihilation,” Bernard-Henri Lévy writes.

10 January 2012 • 05:39 AMT
5 Armenians injured in Moscow blast

According to Russian media reports, the blast rocked the restaurant, killing 2 people. 32 were taken to hospital.

10 January 2012 • 05:25 AMT
U.S. accuses Iran of ongoing violations of nuclear obligations

The International Atomic Energy Agency officially confirmed that Iran has started enriching uranium to the 20-percent level.

09 January 2012 • 18:04 AMT
Gazprom-Media purchases Comedy Club

TNT channel, a part of Gazprom-Media Holding, has purchased CCP controlling block of shares.

09 January 2012 • 17:51 AMT
Britain to enable Scotland to gain independence?

Britain is expected to announce in the next few days whether any Scottish vote for independence would be legally binding.

09 January 2012 • 17:46 AMT
Sarkozy narrows gap with rival Francois Hollande

French President is not expected to officially declare his intention to run for a second five-year term until March.

09 January 2012 • 17:04 AMT
Iran, Russia to use national currencies in trade ties

Iranian President hit back at the US after Washington introduced new sanctions against Iran’s central bank.