Al-Qaeda clashes in Yemen leave 139 dead

Al-Qaeda clashes in Yemen leave 139 dead

March 5, 2012 - 20:23 AMT  15:17 GMT
The militants' surprise attack on army bases outside Abyan's provincial capital Zinjibar also led to the capture of 55 soldiers

100 oppositionists detailed at Moscow rally

March 5, 2012 - 20:22 AMT  15:17 GMT
The event was to protest the outcome of presidential polls, won by Vladimir Putin, which, his opponents insist, are rigged.
UN-Arab League special envoy to visit Damascus

UN-Arab League special envoy to visit Damascus

March 5, 2012 - 20:17 AMT  15:17 GMT
Annan’s deputy expressed hope a political solution could be reached in Syria and described his new mission as "very difficult."
Hundreds of Syrians flee to Lebanon amid shelling

Hundreds of Syrians flee to Lebanon amid shelling

March 5, 2012 - 20:01 AMT  15:17 GMT
Families trekked on foot through snow-capped hills to safety, but many others were caught as they tried to flee.
Jaguar Land Rover, Chery seek Ok for $2.78 bln joint venture

Jaguar Land Rover, Chery seek Ok for $2.78 bln joint venture

March 5, 2012 - 19:50 AMT  15:17 GMT
The, to be located in China, will make Land Rover SUVs initially, followed by Jaguars in the second phase.
Simon Baker to star in “I Give It A Year” romcom

Simon Baker to star in “I Give It A Year” romcom

March 5, 2012 - 19:37 AMT  15:37 GMT
The film centres on "the comedic trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple."
Series of post-election rallies flood Moscow

Series of post-election rallies flood Moscow

March 5, 2012 - 19:32 AMT  15:17 GMT
10,000 rallied by the Kremlin walls to hail Putin’s victory at presidential polls; opposition rally is being readied.
Iran dismisses death sentence against American

Iran dismisses death sentence against American

March 5, 2012 - 18:47 AMT  15:17 GMT
Hekmati, a 28-year-old of Iranian descent born in U.S. was accused of receiving training at U.S. bases in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Fitch to cut Russia’s ratings unless budget policy tightened

Fitch to cut Russia’s ratings unless budget policy tightened

March 5, 2012 - 18:43 AMT  15:17 GMT
In January, Fitch downgraded its outlook on Russia’s sovereign rating to BBB with a stable outlook from positive.
Emmy Rossum joins Emma Thompson in “Beautiful Creatures” flick

Emmy Rossum joins Emma Thompson in “Beautiful Creatures” flick

March 5, 2012 - 18:40 AMT  15:17 GMT
The film is about a pair of star-crossed teenagers, dealing with a curse that has hung over the girl's family for generations.
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