Oil prices surge up amid U.S. pressure on Iran

Oil prices surge up amid U.S. pressure on Iran

January 9, 2012 - 15:43 AMT  08:21 GMT
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz should the West press ahead with a threatened embargo on its oil exports.
Jean-Claude Mignon to become new PACE chairman

Jean-Claude Mignon to become new PACE chairman

January 9, 2012 - 15:43 AMT  08:21 GMT
Mignon's candidacy was put forward by a political group of the European People's Party (EPP), represented in the PACE.
Defense Minister outlines military sector priorities for 2012

Defense Minister outlines military sector priorities for 2012

January 9, 2012 - 15:41 AMT  08:21 GMT
Seyran Ohanyan noted the necessity to boost military education, expand defense production and improve discipline in armed forces.
Armenian, Azerbaijani, Russian leaders to continue talks on Karabakh

Armenian, Azerbaijani, Russian leaders to continue talks on Karabakh

January 9, 2012 - 15:25 AMT  08:21 GMT
Experts suppose that Serzh Sargsyan, Ilham Aliyev and Dmitry Medvedev will hardly come to an agreement.
Lenovo unleashes the world's first Android 4.0 Smart TV

Lenovo unleashes the world's first Android 4.0 Smart TV

January 9, 2012 - 15:03 AMT  08:21 GMT
Internet applications include thousands of choices from the Android Market and Lenovo Store, including console games.

My Week With Marilyn specialty film jumps $10m mark

January 9, 2012 - 14:51 AMT  10:51 GMT
My Week With Marilyn, also starring Kenneth Branagh, has already scored top Golden Globe nominations.

Iran launches main phase of wargames

January 9, 2012 - 14:02 AMT  08:21 GMT
The IRGC Ground Force last week started a series of military exercises, codenamed Martyrs of Unity.
Fidel Castro: U.S. better off with a robot for president

Fidel Castro: U.S. better off with a robot for president

January 9, 2012 - 13:42 AMT  08:21 GMT
“A robot capable of ruling the U.S. in a way that wouldn’t bring about a new war would be a boon,” Former Cuban leader said.
Turkey bans touting at local markets

Turkey bans touting at local markets

January 9, 2012 - 13:21 AMT  08:21 GMT
According to media reports, the law was signed into effect on January 1, 2012 to silence the usually boisterous Oriental markets.
Leon Panetta: Iran not building nukes yet

Leon Panetta: Iran not building nukes yet

January 9, 2012 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
U.S. Defense Secretary called for continued diplomatic and economic pressure to persuade Tehran against making nuclear weapons.
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