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Russian officials doubtful about Obama’s nuclear reduction proposal

Russian officials doubtful about Obama’s nuclear reduction proposal

June 19, 2013 - 22:02 AMT  18:02 GMT
"Now we need to look more broadly and expand the circle of participants in possible contacts on this matter," Ushakov said.
UN chief hails China's peacekeeping efforts

UN chief hails China's peacekeeping efforts

June 19, 2013 - 21:54 AMT  17:54 GMT
Ban said China has provided more peacekeepers than all the other four permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Iran's Guardian Council approves presidential election result

Iran's Guardian Council approves presidential election result

June 19, 2013 - 21:29 AMT  17:29 GMT
Hassan Rouhani won the election by taking nearly 51% of votes. Since he won more than half, that eliminated the need for a runoff.
Friends of Syria to meet in Doha on June 22: French official

Friends of Syria to meet in Doha on June 22: French official

June 19, 2013 - 21:20 AMT  17:20 GMT
Assad's forces aim to retake Aleppo, where they have been mired in a bloody stalemate with rebels for nearly a year.
FBI head admits use of drones for surveillance in U.S.

FBI head admits use of drones for surveillance in U.S.

June 19, 2013 - 20:44 AMT  16:44 GMT
The use of such drones is politically charged and civil-rights advocates say there are no clear privacy rules governing their use.
Bombs flatten police station in Libya’s Benghazi

Bombs flatten police station in Libya’s Benghazi

June 19, 2013 - 20:13 AMT  16:13 GMT
Last month the station was set on fire in a possible act of revenge for the killing of a man in an attack on police nearby.
Dolce and Gabbana get jail sentence for tax evasion

Dolce and Gabbana get jail sentence for tax evasion

June 19, 2013 - 20:09 AMT  16:09 GMT
The pair were not at the trial and deny the charges. They are accused of hiding millions of euros from Italian tax authorities.
Flash floods in France's southwest lead to evacuations

Flash floods in France's southwest lead to evacuations

June 19, 2013 - 19:59 AMT  15:59 GMT
"The Sanctuaries are closed apart from the Upper Basilica," the local prefecture of the Haute-Garonne area said in a statement.
New safety requirements for Japan atomic plants formally approved

New safety requirements for Japan atomic plants formally approved

June 19, 2013 - 19:53 AMT  15:53 GMT
The new requirements approved by nuclear watchdog will take effect on July 8, when operators will be able to apply for inspections.
U.S. wants to cut nuke arms, revive talks with Russia

U.S. wants to cut nuke arms, revive talks with Russia

June 19, 2013 - 19:01 AMT  15:01 GMT
"I intend to seek negotiated cuts with Russia to move beyond Cold War nuclear postures," Barack Obama said.
Explosion at military depot in Syria leaves 6 injured

Explosion at military depot in Syria leaves 6 injured

June 19, 2013 - 14:58 AMT  10:58 GMT
Syrian state television said that a "technical error" caused the explosion at a military corps of engineers unit.
UN compound attacked in Somali capital

UN compound attacked in Somali capital

June 19, 2013 - 14:43 AMT  10:43 GMT
The bomber set off his explosives outside the gate of the United Nations Development Program base before attackers ran inside.
OSCE PA President on Turkey: mass arrests not emblematic of democracy

OSCE PA President on Turkey: mass arrests not emblematic of democracy

June 19, 2013 - 14:40 AMT  10:40 GMT
“I welcome the dialogue the government entered into with several protest leaders last week,” Wolfgang Grossruck said.
At least 130 killed in India flash floods

At least 130 killed in India flash floods

June 19, 2013 - 14:19 AMT  10:19 GMT
The heavy rains arrived early this year, catching many by surprise and exposing the country's lack of preparedness.
Afghan President suspends talks on security pact with U.S.

Afghan President suspends talks on security pact with U.S.

June 19, 2013 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
Hamid Karzai accused Washington of mixed messages regarding peace talks with the Taliban, his spokesman said.
UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012

UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012

June 19, 2013 - 13:16 AMT  09:16 GMT
The UNHCR says the figures are based on data from the agency itself as well as from governments and other NGOs.
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