11th Italian President Scalfaro dies at 93

11th Italian President Scalfaro dies at 93

January 29, 2012 - 17:54 AMT  23:27 GMT
A devout Roman Catholic, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro spent the war years working to help imprisoned anti-Fascists and their families.
Egypt ends contracts with 3 Washington lobbyists

Egypt ends contracts with 3 Washington lobbyists

January 29, 2012 - 17:50 AMT  23:27 GMT
Earlier, Cairo banned several Americans from leaving the country as part of investigation into foreign-funded civil society organizations.
Israeli drone to reach Iran crashes on experimental flight

Israeli drone to reach Iran crashes on experimental flight

January 29, 2012 - 17:47 AMT  23:27 GMT
The drone figures to be featured prominently in any potential Israeli operation against Iran and its expanding nuclear program.
Israel, Palestine blame each other for peace impasse

Israel, Palestine blame each other for peace impasse

January 29, 2012 - 17:45 AMT  13:45 GMT
Israeli Preisdent Benjamin Netanyahu said the dialogue had gotten off to a rocky start, but held out hope the talks would continue.
Kim Kardashian breaks into tears: I fell out of love

Kim Kardashian breaks into tears: I fell out of love

January 29, 2012 - 17:40 AMT  23:27 GMT
“He fell in love with me and I fell in love with him and now all my feelings have changed,” the 31-year-old reality star says.
South Sudan shuts down oil output in row with Sudan

South Sudan shuts down oil output in row with Sudan

January 29, 2012 - 17:29 AMT  23:27 GMT
South Sudan said it will only restart the output after a broader deal on issues including border security and the region of Abyei.
Russia urges to expand observer mission in Syria

Russia urges to expand observer mission in Syria

January 29, 2012 - 17:23 AMT  23:27 GMT
Russian FM commented on the decision by some Arab countries to recall their representatives from the Arab League mission.
Egyptians vote for upper house on way to civilian rule

Egyptians vote for upper house on way to civilian rule

January 29, 2012 - 17:19 AMT  23:27 GMT
The voting comes a few days after thousands of Egyptians poured into the streets to mark the first anniversary of their uprising.

"The Artist" wins Directors Guild of America Award

January 29, 2012 - 17:17 AMT  23:27 GMT
The Directors Guild honours are one of the most-accurate forecasts for who might go on to take home an Oscar.
Iran crude oil may soar $150 per barrel

Iran crude oil may soar $150 per barrel

January 29, 2012 - 16:15 AMT  23:27 GMT
Officials in Tehran are preparing to discuss a ban on crude sales to European Union countries in retaliation for an EU embargo.
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