Turkey, Iran vow to strengthen ties amid Syria tensions

Turkey, Iran vow to strengthen ties amid Syria tensions

October 6, 2012 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
Rahimi, who also met with PM Erdogan, said the Iranian administration is committed to deepening relations with Turkey in all areas.
Pakistanis launch motorcade march to protest U.S. drone strikes

Pakistanis launch motorcade march to protest U.S. drone strikes

October 6, 2012 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
The two-day march — in reality a long vehicle convoy — is being led by Imran Khan, the former cricket star-turned-politician.
Prague airport renamed after ex-President Havel

Prague airport renamed after ex-President Havel

October 6, 2012 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
The ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by dignitaries and family took place on what would have been his 76th birthday.
N. Korean soldier kills 2 officers, defects to S. Korea

N. Korean soldier kills 2 officers, defects to S. Korea

October 6, 2012 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
More than 24,000 North Koreans have arrived in the South since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a cease-fire, not a peace treaty.
Russian aircraft takes off to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria

Russian aircraft takes off to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria

October 6, 2012 - 10:25 AMT  06:25 GMT
In Sept, the ministry delivered to Syria some 80 metric tons of humanitarian assistance, including canned food, sugar, etc.
U.S. unemployment unexpectedly falls to 7.8% in Sept

U.S. unemployment unexpectedly falls to 7.8% in Sept

October 6, 2012 - 10:13 AMT  06:13 GMT
The last time the unemployment rate was that low was in January 2009, the month President Barack Obama was inaugurated.
WB body rules Ecuador owes $1.8bn to Occidental

WB body rules Ecuador owes $1.8bn to Occidental

October 6, 2012 - 10:04 AMT  06:04 GMT
Occidental filed a claim alleging its property was confiscated illegally when Ecuador canceled its operating contract in May 2006.
Thousands of Foxconn's iPhone 5 plant workers go on strike

Thousands of Foxconn's iPhone 5 plant workers go on strike

October 6, 2012 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
The strike could not be immediately confirmed, and nor was it clear whether the stoppage was over or continuing.
Vatican court expected to deliver butler verdict

Vatican court expected to deliver butler verdict

October 6, 2012 - 09:41 AMT  05:41 GMT
Paolo Gabriele is accused of stealing and copying the Pope's documents and leaking them to an Italian journalist.
Panetta says Afghan leader should be thankful to allied forces

Panetta says Afghan leader should be thankful to allied forces

October 6, 2012 - 09:34 AMT  05:34 GMT
Panetta last met with Karzai in May when he traveled to Afghanistan to meet with commanders and visit troops before the holidays.
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