Israel asks U.S. for advanced

Israel asks U.S. for advanced "bunker-buster" bombs

March 8, 2012 - 16:13 AMT  07:16 GMT
Netanyahu told Obama at a White House meeting that Israel had not yet decided on military action against Iran.
Palestinians to submit 20 sites for UNESCO World Heritage list

Palestinians to submit 20 sites for UNESCO World Heritage list

March 8, 2012 - 15:26 AMT  07:16 GMT
"Within the next few days, we will submit a tentative list of 20 sites to be added to the list," Omar Awadallah said.
Facebook secures $8 billion ahead of IPO

Facebook secures $8 billion ahead of IPO

March 8, 2012 - 15:00 AMT  07:16 GMT
Facebook filed to go public, aiming to raise at least $5 billion in the largest stock flotation ever by an Internet company.
ALMA to host annual Family Day on March 18

ALMA to host annual Family Day on March 18

March 8, 2012 - 14:26 AMT  10:26 GMT
At the colorful "Costume Corner", children will have an opportunity to try on vibrant traditional Armenian costumes.
NATO Sec Gen congratulates Putin on election Russian President

NATO Sec Gen congratulates Putin on election Russian President

March 8, 2012 - 14:14 AMT  07:16 GMT
Anders Fogh Rasmussen congratulated Mr Putin on his return to office and said that he looks forward to constructive dialogue.
ANC-NJ mourns death of human rights advocate, Rep. Donald Payne

ANC-NJ mourns death of human rights advocate, Rep. Donald Payne

March 8, 2012 - 13:54 AMT  07:16 GMT
“We mourn the loss of a true advocate for the oppressed worldwide,” said James Sahagian, ANC of New Jersey Chairman.
Rep. Schiff to honor outstanding community women

Rep. Schiff to honor outstanding community women

March 8, 2012 - 13:50 AMT  07:16 GMT
Rep. Schiff looks for women who - through their work or volunteerism - have improved the quality of life in our community.
Udmurt band to represent Russia at Eurovision Song Contest

Udmurt band to represent Russia at Eurovision Song Contest

March 8, 2012 - 13:39 AMT  07:16 GMT
“Buranovskiye Babushki” consisting of eight grandmothers gained victory, heading for 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.
Google marks International Women’s Day with doodle

Google marks International Women’s Day with doodle

March 8, 2012 - 13:36 AMT  07:16 GMT
The day calls for increased attention toward the rights of women as well as a global acknowledgment for their achievements.
Vatican’s website apparently attacked by Anonymous

Vatican’s website apparently attacked by Anonymous

March 8, 2012 - 13:33 AMT  07:16 GMT
Vatican spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi confirmed the attacks but did not comment on the possible source.
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