UN aid chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Damascus suburb

UN aid chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Damascus suburb

October 19, 2013 - 21:03 AMT  17:03 GMT
Valerie Amos said 3,000 people were evacuated, but that the same number were trapped in the town amid continuing shelling and fighting.
Protesters throw eggs at Italian Finance Ministry

Protesters throw eggs at Italian Finance Ministry

October 19, 2013 - 20:50 AMT  16:50 GMT
More than 4,000 riot police were dispatched to maintain order as tens of thousands of protesters marched through the capital.
Titanic violin auctioned for record £900,000

Titanic violin auctioned for record £900,000

October 19, 2013 - 19:45 AMT  15:45 GMT
Some people still doubt whether the violin is the genuine article and believe it could not have survived being submerged in the sea.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to visit Russia

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to visit Russia

October 19, 2013 - 19:40 AMT  15:40 GMT
“He will meet with senior Russian officials to discuss a wide range of global and bilateral issues,” the Department of State said.
At least 16 killed, 30 injured in suicide bomber attack in Somalia

At least 16 killed, 30 injured in suicide bomber attack in Somalia

October 19, 2013 - 19:23 AMT  15:23 GMT
The Somali government, backed by troops from several African countries, is fighting al-Shabab for control of the country.
Moscow police arrest 675 more migrants

Moscow police arrest 675 more migrants

October 19, 2013 - 17:28 AMT  13:28 GMT
City police chief Anatoly Yakunin said that Moscow police will hold weekly operations to round up unauthorized migrants.
Egypt: explosion near intelligence building, Mubarak trial resumes

Egypt: explosion near intelligence building, Mubarak trial resumes

October 19, 2013 - 16:38 AMT  12:38 GMT
The judge previously ordered that testimony of security officials take place under a media blackout for reasons of national security.
“Snowpiercer,” “Ordinary” named among New York Comic Con titles

“Snowpiercer,” “Ordinary” named among New York Comic Con titles

October 19, 2013 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
Peter Milligan and Brett Ewins's “Johnny Nemo” will be collected, alongside Arthur Suydam's “Cholly & Flytrap.”
20 dead, 44 injured in Philippines road accident

20 dead, 44 injured in Philippines road accident

October 19, 2013 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
Road accidents are common in remote areas in the Philippines, largely because of poor vehicle maintenance and bad road conditions.
Deputy FM doesn’t rule out signing of Association Agreement with EU

Deputy FM doesn’t rule out signing of Association Agreement with EU

October 19, 2013 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
“Yerevan is currently working to introduce legal amendments to the document,” Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said.
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