Russia plans 2 space-defense missile plants construction

Russia plans 2 space-defense missile plants construction

February 3, 2012 - 20:10 AMT  10:24 GMT
The holding will work on projects for the ADS unified strategic command combining air, missile and space defenses.
Overflowing rivers isolate 10,000 in Australia

Overflowing rivers isolate 10,000 in Australia

February 3, 2012 - 19:57 AMT  10:24 GMT
The cotton farming town of Moree in Australia’s south-east was cut off in the region's worst flooding in over 30 years.
Colosseum closed amid snowstorm

Colosseum closed amid snowstorm

February 3, 2012 - 19:53 AMT  10:24 GMT
Temperatures in the Alpine region of Piedmont in northern Italy meanwhile went as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius.
Turkish human rights defender may get Nobel Prize

Turkish human rights defender may get Nobel Prize

February 3, 2012 - 19:48 AMT  10:24 GMT
Swedish MPs have applied to the Nobel Peace Committee to nominate Ragıp Zarakolu for the peace prize.
8 Pakistani soldiers killed, 4 abducted in Taliban raid

8 Pakistani soldiers killed, 4 abducted in Taliban raid

February 3, 2012 - 19:42 AMT  10:24 GMT
A large group of Islamist militants attacked a Pakistani army checkpoint in Kurram region, near the Afghan border.
French Constitutional Council to examine Genocide bill before March 1

French Constitutional Council to examine Genocide bill before March 1

February 3, 2012 - 19:37 AMT  10:24 GMT
On Jan. 23, the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial with 127 votes for and 86 against.
NATO chief urges for financing Afghan forces

NATO chief urges for financing Afghan forces

February 3, 2012 - 19:33 AMT  10:24 GMT
Since Afghanistan cannot foot the estimated $6 billion annual bill, NATO nations will have to pay the bulk of it.
Sweden's Volvo Group shows higher net profit in Q4

Sweden's Volvo Group shows higher net profit in Q4

February 3, 2012 - 19:26 AMT  10:24 GMT
However, the company’s orders declined 7% in the quarter, to 57,700 trucks; the drop was more marked in Europe and Brazil.
Hamas accuses Israel over breaking international law

Hamas accuses Israel over breaking international law

February 3, 2012 - 19:25 AMT  10:24 GMT
Two civilians, including a four-year-old, were seriously injured in nighttime Israeli bombing raids on the Gaza Strip.
Islamic-led Kuwaiti opposition wins majority in parliament

Islamic-led Kuwaiti opposition wins majority in parliament

February 3, 2012 - 19:21 AMT  15:21 GMT
Islamists will run the show, they will control the tempo. Government will have hard time dealing with this - Kuwaiti expert.
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