Science teacher in UK jailed for 6 years for attempt to join IS in Syria

Science teacher in UK jailed for 6 years for attempt to join IS in Syria

March 5, 2015 - 19:48 AMT  15:48 GMT
Outdoor equipment, batteries, chargers and communication devices were amongst the items he purchased to help IS fighters.
Gagik Tsarukyan steps down as Prosperous Armenia leader

Gagik Tsarukyan steps down as Prosperous Armenia leader

March 5, 2015 - 19:06 AMT  15:06 GMT
He recommended Naira Zohrabyan, the secretary of the party and member of the PAP parliamentary faction in parliament as a new leader.
ECB head says Europe's economy picking up

ECB head says Europe's economy picking up

March 5, 2015 - 18:08 AMT  14:08 GMT
The euro got a temporary lift from Draghi's comments and was trading at $1.1084, against $1.1066 before the banker's comments.
Artsakh posts tourism income of $6.4 million in 2014

Artsakh posts tourism income of $6.4 million in 2014

March 5, 2015 - 17:48 AMT  13:48 GMT
"In the period from 2007 to 2013 the number of foreign visitors to Artsakh has grown by an average of 40 percent,” Artak Grigoryan said.

"Game of Thrones" star Natalie Dormer in Hozier's new music video (video)

 March 5, 2015 - 17:05 AMT  13:05 GMT
Hozier's new album includes the hit "Take Me to Church" which is currently sitting at No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100 and has peaked at No. 2 on the chart.
Netanyahu tries to create ‘atmosphere of hysteria’: Iranian FM

Netanyahu tries to create ‘atmosphere of hysteria’: Iranian FM

March 5, 2015 - 16:38 AMT  12:38 GMT
"Because a deal cannot be threatening to anybody unless you want conflict and tension and mistrust and crises," Zarif said.
Former Ukrainian finance minister arrested in Spain

Former Ukrainian finance minister arrested in Spain

March 5, 2015 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
Ukrainian authorities say Kolobov and other officials misappropriated some 7 million euros of public money to a private company.
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour announces solo tour

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour announces solo tour

March 5, 2015 - 15:24 AMT  11:24 GMT
Tickets for all of the shows will go on sale on March 6, which also happens to be Gilmour's 69th birthday.
“Captain America,” “Interstellar” lead Saturn Awards nominations

“Captain America,” “Interstellar” lead Saturn Awards nominations

March 5, 2015 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
Marvel’s summer box office smash “Guardians of the Galaxy” followed close behind with nine nominations.
20th Century Fox nabs “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress” sci-fi novel

20th Century Fox nabs “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress” sci-fi novel

March 5, 2015 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
Robert A. Heinlein’s sci-fi novel was published in 1966 and won the Hugo Award the following year.
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