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Double attack on Yemen ministry leaves 52 dead

Double attack on Yemen ministry leaves 52 dead

December 6, 2013 - 12:22 AMT  08:22 GMT
Nobody immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, but suicide bombings and complex attacks are the hallmarks of al Qaeda.
Russia’s Lavrov to travel to Iran for nuke deal talks

Russia’s Lavrov to travel to Iran for nuke deal talks

December 6, 2013 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
Under the deal, Tehran agreed to curb elements of its nuclear activities in exchange for limited relief from economic sanctions.
Ukraine pro-EU protesters vow to stay on streets despite crackdown threat

Ukraine pro-EU protesters vow to stay on streets despite crackdown threat

December 6, 2013 - 10:34 AMT  06:34 GMT
Tension could be increased even further with new court proceedings against jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko.
5 suspected militants killed in Russian North Caucasus

5 suspected militants killed in Russian North Caucasus

December 6, 2013 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
The suspects belonged to “the Khasavyurt gang” and had been involved in attempts to kill police officers and extortion.
Kerry assures Israel’s Netanyahu key Iran sanctions still in place

Kerry assures Israel’s Netanyahu key Iran sanctions still in place

December 6, 2013 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
Nuke deal with Iran was denounced by Netanyahu, increasing strains in an alliance already marked by his past disputes with Obama.
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies at 95

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies at 95

December 6, 2013 - 09:57 AMT  05:57 GMT
Mandela led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison for his political activities.
Ukraine, China ink synthetic gas production plant deal

Ukraine, China ink synthetic gas production plant deal

December 5, 2013 - 20:21 AMT  16:21 GMT
The statement said the plant would provide a market for the production of 10 million tons of coal annually and create over 2,000 jobs.
Al Qaeda-linked fighters execute Iraqi cameraman in Syria: watchdog

Al Qaeda-linked fighters execute Iraqi cameraman in Syria: watchdog

December 5, 2013 - 20:10 AMT  16:10 GMT
In recent months, ISIL kidnapped dozens of Syrian activists and news providers, as well as several foreign journalists.
Ukrainian police sets protest deadline, ministers urge calm

Ukrainian police sets protest deadline, ministers urge calm

December 5, 2013 - 19:59 AMT  15:59 GMT
Russian Foreign Minister accused some of his European counterparts of over-reacting to President Viktor Yanukovich's decision.
Europe braces for flooding amid storm

Europe braces for flooding amid storm

December 5, 2013 - 18:39 AMT  14:39 GMT
The German Weather Service said the storm front would also bring polar air to Europe, meaning that it could bring snow to low-lying areas.
Libya spending billions to offset oil losses: PM

Libya spending billions to offset oil losses: PM

December 5, 2013 - 14:32 AMT  10:32 GMT
Libya has allocated $7 billion of its foreign reserves to compensate for the terminals held by eastern militias and tribesmen.
At least 20 people killed in Yemen defence ministry bombing

At least 20 people killed in Yemen defence ministry bombing

December 5, 2013 - 14:19 AMT  10:19 GMT
Yemeni security forces are fighting regional rebels and al-Qaeda, while combating lawlessness and army splits.
German FM meets Ukraine opposition leaders in a snub to Yanukovich

German FM meets Ukraine opposition leaders in a snub to Yanukovich

December 5, 2013 - 12:58 AMT  08:58 GMT
As pro-EU demonstrators packed the main square, the crisis took a further toll on Ukraine's fragile economy.
Georgia winemaking method included in UNESCO protected heritage list

Georgia winemaking method included in UNESCO protected heritage list

December 5, 2013 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
Mongolian calligraphy, Italian violin craftsmanship and Chinese shadow puppetry are among the other protected traditions on the UNESCO list.
Suicide bomber attacks Yemen’s defense ministry

Suicide bomber attacks Yemen’s defense ministry

December 5, 2013 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
Several army vehicles also rushed to the scene in the old district of the capital Sanaa which is also home to the country's central bank.
NSA collects 5 billion cellphone records daily, Snowden docs show

NSA collects 5 billion cellphone records daily, Snowden docs show

December 5, 2013 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
Analysts can find cellphones anywhere in the world, retrace their movements and expose hidden relationships among the people using them.
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Parliament votes down mandatory cumulative pension law delay Hundreds took to the streets in Yerevan to protest the decision, having marched from the Ombudsman’s office to the govt. building.
Russia Finance Ministry predicts budget troubles after 2016 Officials expect the Russian economy to grow at just 1.4 percent this year, the lowest rate since the recession in 2009.
Carlsen beats Anand to become new world chess champion The win means that the Norwegian chess prodigy achieves the record of having the highest new rating of all time.
Jeremy Irons to star in “The Man Who Knew Infinity” bio The British actor will star in the biopic of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, to be played by Dev Patel.
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