Rocket hits building in Syria’s Aleppo, causes many casualties

Rocket hits building in Syria’s Aleppo, causes many casualties

January 18, 2013 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
87 people, most of them students, were killed at Aleppo University in twin blasts that struck as students were taking their exams on Jan 15.
Test for Russian Borey-class missile submarine launched

Test for Russian Borey-class missile submarine launched

January 18, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
"The fourth-generation missile submarine Vladimir Monomakh has been submerged in the water and started moored tests," Sevmash said.
Azeri provocations escalate regional tensions – defense minister

Azeri provocations escalate regional tensions – defense minister

January 18, 2013 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
Seyran Ohanyan said that Baku’s anti-Armenian policy, arms race and provocations escalate tensions in the region.
James Franco to headline

James Franco to headline "Beautiful People" biopic

January 18, 2013 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
"Beautiful People" is a movie about Jay Sebring, a jet-setting celebrity hairstylist duing the 1960s era.
Bolshoi chief may lose sight after acid attack

Bolshoi chief may lose sight after acid attack

January 18, 2013 - 15:29 AMT  11:29 GMT
Several stars at the Bolshoi have complained about what they call Filin's unfair treatment of dancers at the Bolshoi.
Armed forces succeeded in curbing Azeri attacks – Defense Minister

Armed forces succeeded in curbing Azeri attacks – Defense Minister

January 18, 2013 - 15:20 AMT  11:20 GMT
“Serious work aimed at countering subversive reconnaissance and boosting combat readiness was conducted,” Seyran Ohanyan said.
Up to 700,000 people may be uprooted by Mali violence - UN

Up to 700,000 people may be uprooted by Mali violence - UN

January 18, 2013 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
“We believe there could be in the near future an additional 300,000 displaced inside Mali,” UNHCR spokeswoman said.
Kazakh leader says Eurasian integration no return to USSR

Kazakh leader says Eurasian integration no return to USSR

January 18, 2013 - 14:58 AMT  10:58 GMT
Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia have since January 1, 2012, been part of a Common Economic Space, or a Customs Union.
“Cloudy with Chance of Meatballs 2” animated comedy reveals new pics

“Cloudy with Chance of Meatballs 2” animated comedy reveals new pics

January 18, 2013 - 14:53 AMT  10:53 GMT
The film features the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Andy Samberg, Will Forte, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Crews and more.
Forbes names Pattinson, Stewart “highest grossing couple”

Forbes names Pattinson, Stewart “highest grossing couple”

January 18, 2013 - 14:46 AMT  10:46 GMT
Taking the runner-up spot are Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, whose tear-jerking movie "The Vow" grossed $125 million.
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