Lavrov, Clinton reportedly discuss situation in N. Korea

Lavrov, Clinton reportedly discuss situation in N. Korea

December 21, 2011 - 10:07 AMT  08:22 GMT
The details are not made public but the top diplomats apparently focused on the situation in North Korea.
Apple buys Anobit for up to $500 million

Apple buys Anobit for up to $500 million

December 21, 2011 - 10:01 AMT  08:22 GMT
In addition to the acquisition, Apple will also open a research and development centre in Israel, its first outside the United States.

Syria says it eliminated terrorist group at Turkish border

December 21, 2011 - 09:58 AMT  08:22 GMT
Eight engineers of different nationalities were kidnapped in premises of an industrial spot in Homs countryside.
Turkish parliament warns France against Armenian Genocide bill adoption

Turkish parliament warns France against Armenian Genocide bill adoption

December 21, 2011 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
Parliament of Turkey said the bill penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide is a result of the “policy of double standards.”
Oil rises after report shows U.S. crude supplies fall

Oil rises after report shows U.S. crude supplies fall

December 21, 2011 - 09:30 AMT  08:22 GMT
Inventories of gasoline slid 2.8 million barrels last week while distillates dropped 400,000 barrels, the API said.

Israel, U.S. finalize plans for largest-ever missile defense exercise

December 21, 2011 - 09:24 AMT  08:22 GMT
The American systems will work in conjunction with Israel’s missile defense systems – the Arrow, Patriot and Iron Dome.
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