Jackie Chan to help combat child trafficking in Myanmar

Jackie Chan to help combat child trafficking in Myanmar

July 3, 2012 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Myanmar signed an agreement with the UN to ban the recruitment of child soldiers and demobilize those already serving.
Apple's stores in Italy can be shut for 30 days

Apple's stores in Italy can be shut for 30 days

July 3, 2012 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
Italian authorities made the threat because it said Apple was not promoting a standard free two-year warranty.
Armenian TV idealizes people behaving as murderers, expert says

Armenian TV idealizes people behaving as murderers, expert says

July 3, 2012 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
TV series also provoked increase in the number of crimes committed in Armenia, according to Vahram Mirakyan.
Turkmen leader gifts luxury Cadillac car to grain growers

Turkmen leader gifts luxury Cadillac car to grain growers

July 3, 2012 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
“Lebap's courageous workers put in a big contribution to our country, which is moving ahead,” Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov said.
Formula One female driver injured in test crash

Formula One female driver injured in test crash

July 3, 2012 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
The accident happened at the end of her first installation run and involved an impact with the team's support truck.
Syria’s Assad regrets downing Turkish jet

Syria’s Assad regrets downing Turkish jet

July 3, 2012 - 15:28 AMT  11:28 GMT
“We will not allow the tensions to turn into open combat between the two countries,” the Syrian President has said.
Galleries, museums shutting down across UK

Galleries, museums shutting down across UK

July 3, 2012 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
More institutions face closure or reduced opening times in the months ahead as pressures on council budgets continue.
Russian President orders new arms production

Russian President orders new arms production

July 3, 2012 - 14:47 AMT  10:47 GMT
Putin noted that research and development for the ground forces accounted for just ten percent of their equipment budget.
HRW: media freedoms in Afghanistan under serious threat

HRW: media freedoms in Afghanistan under serious threat

July 3, 2012 - 14:34 AMT  10:34 GMT
"Press freedom has been one of Afghanistan's most important success stories since 2001," said Asia director at HRW.

"The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey" image features Bilbo in peril

July 3, 2012 - 14:26 AMT  10:26 GMT
The image takes place in Mirkwood Forest, where Martin Freeman's Bilbo Baggins is forced to face giant spiders.
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