Strongly felt earthquake rolls across Los Angeles

Strongly felt earthquake rolls across Los Angeles

March 17, 2014 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
The preliminary magnitude was magnitude 4.7 and was centered 5 miles north-northwest of the city's Westwood neighborhood.
Poet confesses 'insufferable shame of being a Turk'

Poet confesses 'insufferable shame of being a Turk'

March 17, 2014 - 17:43 AMT  13:43 GMT
"I accept the reality of the Armenian Genocide as the son of a Turkish mom and I am ashamed of my mother's ancestors," Serkan Engin said.
Asteroid Data Hunter Challenge launched

Asteroid Data Hunter Challenge launched

March 17, 2014 - 17:29 AMT  13:29 GMT
The agency has since been collecting ideas for how to track, deflect and capture asteroids, including turning to citizens.
Russia proposes creating int’l support group for Ukraine crisis

Russia proposes creating int’l support group for Ukraine crisis

March 17, 2014 - 17:19 AMT  13:19 GMT
The Feb 21 deal called for an investigation into violence in which dozens of people were killed during anti-government protests.
Indie Sales comes on board Joachim Lafosse’s “The White Knights”

Indie Sales comes on board Joachim Lafosse’s “The White Knights”

March 17, 2014 - 17:00 AMT  13:00 GMT
Lafosse’s last film, “Our Children” was well-received at Cannes, where it earned Emilie Dequenne the Un Certain Regard nod for best actress.
Obama to meet Palestinian leader as deadline for peace deal nears

Obama to meet Palestinian leader as deadline for peace deal nears

March 17, 2014 - 16:54 AMT  12:54 GMT
The Hamas-run interior ministry in Gaza said it decided to stop the rally in order to "maintain the state of general security".
Finance minister says Greece ‘close’ to deal with bailout creditors

Finance minister says Greece ‘close’ to deal with bailout creditors

March 17, 2014 - 16:39 AMT  12:39 GMT
The main sticking points include public sector layoffs and pressing ahead with policies to make it easier to sack people in the private sector.
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o meets JJ Abrams for

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o meets JJ Abrams for "Star Wars: Episode 7"

March 17, 2014 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
It is known that Abrams is still meeting with actors with several for his leads, which remain uncast.
Elderly ex-hostage's state satisfactory, no news on relative in Azeri captivity

Elderly ex-hostage's state satisfactory, no news on relative in Azeri captivity

March 17, 2014 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
Head of traumatology unit of Yerevan’s St. Gregory the Illuminator Medical Center stated that Khojoyan is already able to walk and speak.
At least 5 killed as car bomb explodes near Libyan army base

At least 5 killed as car bomb explodes near Libyan army base

March 17, 2014 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
The five people were killed when the bomb exploded as people were leaving a graduation ceremony for officers in the army.
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