Al-Qaeda fighters kill at least 38 soldiers in Yemen

Al-Qaeda fighters kill at least 38 soldiers in Yemen

September 20, 2013 - 13:37 AMT  09:37 GMT
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is seen by Western countries as one of the most dangerous branches of the terrorist group.
NASA's Curiosity rover reveals Martian environment lacks methane

NASA's Curiosity rover reveals Martian environment lacks methane

September 20, 2013 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
"This important result will help direct our efforts to examine the possibility of life on Mars," said NASA's lead scientist for Mars exploration.
Arab states propose resolution on ‘Israeli nuclear capabilities’

Arab states propose resolution on ‘Israeli nuclear capabilities’

September 20, 2013 - 13:10 AMT  09:10 GMT
Israel and the United States accuse Iran of covertly seeking a nuclear arms capability, something the Islamic state denies.
Ancient Armenian monastery complex Tzarakar discovered

Ancient Armenian monastery complex Tzarakar discovered

September 20, 2013 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
In this way, these two foreign researchers discovered the cut-in-rock monastery and made it known to the scientific world.
JP Morgan agrees to pay four regulators $920mln

JP Morgan agrees to pay four regulators $920mln

September 20, 2013 - 12:22 AMT  08:22 GMT
Separately, JP Morgan was fined $309mln by the newly-created U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for illegal credit card practices.
Apple starts taking orders for iPhone 5s in Canada, U.S.

Apple starts taking orders for iPhone 5s in Canada, U.S.

September 20, 2013 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
Most locales have seen tight supplies of all capacities and colors, with the gold model said to be particularly difficult to come by.
“Blue is the Warmest Color” Cannes winner 1st trailer unveiled

“Blue is the Warmest Color” Cannes winner 1st trailer unveiled (video)

 September 20, 2013 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
The film earned a designation as "magnificent" from Cannes jury president Steven Spielberg, whose praise for Blue is quoted in the trailer.
Oil prices fall as U.S. calls on UN to back Syria chemical weapons deal

Oil prices fall as U.S. calls on UN to back Syria chemical weapons deal

September 20, 2013 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
"There's been a bit of a step back in tensions in the Middle East," said Evan Lucas, market strategist at IG in Melbourne, Australia.
97 killed, over 100 000 affected by storms in Mexico

97 killed, over 100 000 affected by storms in Mexico

September 20, 2013 - 11:43 AMT  07:43 GMT
It then gradually began losing strength, according to the United States National Hurricane Center, going back to being a tropical storm.
The Weinstein Company planning J.D. Salinger feature film

The Weinstein Company planning J.D. Salinger feature film

September 20, 2013 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
The film scribe, Shane Salerno, known for having penned "Armageddon", is currently writing the script for an "Avatar" sequel.
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