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2 killed, 20 injured in Turkey hot-air balloon crash

2 killed, 20 injured in Turkey hot-air balloon crash

May 20, 2013 - 19:48 AMT  15:48 GMT
One ascending balloon was torn open as it hit the basket of another, and then plunged to Earth, witnesses said.
Russia, Peru to ink MiG-29 jet upgrade contract

Russia, Peru to ink MiG-29 jet upgrade contract

May 20, 2013 - 19:41 AMT  15:41 GMT
Russia completed a $20-million upgrade last year for Peru's Russian-built Mi-25 attack helicopters.
Gunman kills 4, self in Israeli bank after refused overdraft

Gunman kills 4, self in Israeli bank after refused overdraft

May 20, 2013 - 19:35 AMT  15:35 GMT
Police initially described the incident as a robbery but later said the assailant appeared to have known his victims.
Another road crash in Azerbaijan leaves 10 soldiers injured

Another road crash in Azerbaijan leaves 10 soldiers injured

May 20, 2013 - 18:25 AMT  14:25 GMT
Earlier, at least five Azerbaijan soldiers were killed and six seriously injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree and overturned.
Pakistani ex-military ruler Musharraf granted bail

Pakistani ex-military ruler Musharraf granted bail

May 20, 2013 - 16:57 AMT  12:57 GMT
Government prosecutors have accused Musharraf of being involved in the gun and suicide attack that killed Bhutto in 2007.
Strong quake strikes off Chile coast

Strong quake strikes off Chile coast

May 20, 2013 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile at a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Suicide bomber hits Afghan govt. office, 15 killed

Suicide bomber hits Afghan govt. office, 15 killed

May 20, 2013 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
"He was dressed in the uniform of the Afghan national police," provincial police spokesman Jawid Basharat said of the bomber.
Iran says it started new air defense missile system production

Iran says it started new air defense missile system production

May 20, 2013 - 14:30 AMT  10:30 GMT
Gen. Ahmad Vahidi said the new system, dubbed Herz-9 or Talisman-9 in Farsi, is capable of operating at night.
30 Hezbollah fighters, 20 govt. troops killed in Syria fighting

30 Hezbollah fighters, 20 govt. troops killed in Syria fighting

May 20, 2013 - 14:10 AMT  10:10 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 48 rebels had been killed, as well as four civilians, three of them women.
Italian, U.S. military inspectors to fly over Russia

Italian, U.S. military inspectors to fly over Russia

May 20, 2013 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
The experts will fly over Russia on May 20-24 on board an Italian Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
Car bombs kill at least 20 in Iraq

Car bombs kill at least 20 in Iraq

May 20, 2013 - 11:38 AMT  07:38 GMT
Earlier, at least 10 people were killed in two car bomb explosions in the predominantly Shi'ite southern city of Basra.
Access to internet in Iran being increasingly stifled

Access to internet in Iran being increasingly stifled

May 20, 2013 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
Iranian authorities had also banned Google’s email service for a week last year but reopened access after complaints from officials.
CoE Secretary General in Russia for talks with Putin, Lavrov

CoE Secretary General in Russia for talks with Putin, Lavrov

May 20, 2013 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
The visit's program will start when the Council of Europe chief meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Sochi.
Venezuela makes rare diplomatic overture to U.S.

Venezuela makes rare diplomatic overture to U.S.

May 20, 2013 - 10:33 AMT  06:33 GMT
“We are going to remain open to normalizing relations with the United States,” Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said.
Egypt’s Mursi rules out talks with Sinai abductors

Egypt’s Mursi rules out talks with Sinai abductors

May 20, 2013 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
The abductions have prompted angry police to shut down border crossings with Gaza and Israel until the hostages are released.
At least 10 Iraqi policemen killed in series of attacks

At least 10 Iraqi policemen killed in series of attacks

May 20, 2013 - 09:26 AMT  05:26 GMT
Seven policemen were killed when militants attacked checkpoints and patrols near the town of Haditha, 190 km northwest of Baghdad.
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Minister says Covered Market facade will remain unchanged Urban Development Minister Tadevosyan said underground construction works were to be carried out in the market.
Armenian government files lawsuit against Armavia Finance Minister linked the step with the collection of air taxes. He further noted that lawsuits were filed by other lenders, too.
Armenia loses to Switzerland at Hungary-hosted football tournament Armenia’s U 17 football team lost to Switzerland 1:6 at Hungary tournament, with Armenia’s only goal scored by Davit Terteryan.
German scientists ready to include Armenian petroglyphs in UNESCO list The scientists conducted a survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed.
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