Kazakh President says Eurasian Union needs ‘different currency’

Kazakh President says Eurasian Union needs ‘different currency’

November 19, 2011 - 12:09 AMT  06:02 GMT
"I believe that none of the national currencies, including such a powerful one as the ruble is suitable for this role,” Nazarbayev said.

Syrian opposition launches iPhone app to fight government

November 19, 2011 - 12:01 AMT  06:02 GMT
The app named Souria Wa Bas includes links for news, videos, a map of opposition hot spots and the revolution-themed jokes.
FIFA announces nominees for 2011 Puskas Award

FIFA announces nominees for 2011 Puskas Award

November 19, 2011 - 11:43 AMT  06:02 GMT
The race to determine the winner of the FIFA Puskás Award for the “best goal of the year” started on November 18.

Maradona asks for action against Blatter

November 19, 2011 - 11:39 AMT  06:02 GMT
"Blatter has made many mistakes before," Maradona told reporters in UAE ahead of his club Al Wasl's clash with Al Ain.
Iran launches 4-day war games

Iran launches 4-day war games

November 19, 2011 - 11:39 AMT  06:02 GMT
Iran says the exercise is aimed at upgrading its ability to protect its airspace and its nuclear facilities in case of an attack.
David Nalbandian to play in Davis Cup Final

David Nalbandian to play in Davis Cup Final

November 19, 2011 - 11:24 AMT  06:02 GMT
Argentina’s team will step up training for Davis Cup Final in Buenos Aires starting from November 21.
Google co-founder, his wife donate $500,000 to Wikimedia

Google co-founder, his wife donate $500,000 to Wikimedia

November 19, 2011 - 10:57 AMT  06:02 GMT
The visitors to Wikipedia.org are currently met with an appeal for donations from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales.
EU limits spending to 129bln euros in 2012 budget

EU limits spending to 129bln euros in 2012 budget

November 19, 2011 - 10:56 AMT  06:02 GMT
The limit was imposed by European governments that have been forced to cut their own budgets due to the debt crisis.
Young Armenian chess players take good start at World Championship in Brazil

Young Armenian chess players take good start at World Championship in Brazil

November 19, 2011 - 10:45 AMT  06:02 GMT
In U18 age category, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan celebrated a victory while Robert Aghasaryan played in a draw.
Russian hackers suspected of attacking water system in U.S.

Russian hackers suspected of attacking water system in U.S.

November 19, 2011 - 10:38 AMT  06:02 GMT
Federal officials said they were investigating the incident but played it down, implying that the report might be wrong.
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