NATO mission in Afghanistan to end in mid-2013

NATO mission in Afghanistan to end in mid-2013

February 2, 2012 - 19:53 AMT  16:24 GMT
“From that time, the role of our troops will gradually change from combat to support,” Anders Fogh-Rasmussen said.
Iran’s nuclear facilities vulnerable - Israeli vice PM

Iran’s nuclear facilities vulnerable - Israeli vice PM

February 2, 2012 - 19:51 AMT  16:24 GMT
Referring to bunker-buster bombs, Moshe Yaalon said that "at the end of the day it's possible to strike all the installations."
Russian expert deems Iran’s nuclear attack on Israel impossible

Russian expert deems Iran’s nuclear attack on Israel impossible

February 2, 2012 - 19:49 AMT  15:49 GMT
Alexander Skakov further noted that not only Christian and Jewish, but also Muslim shires are located in Israel.
Expert suggests Iran assist oil pipeline construction in Armenia

Expert suggests Iran assist oil pipeline construction in Armenia

February 2, 2012 - 19:45 AMT  16:24 GMT
Vardan Voskanyan noted that Iran has halted financing Hamas and other Palestinian organizations.
UN Syria resolution drops Assad resignation demand

UN Syria resolution drops Assad resignation demand

February 2, 2012 - 19:43 AMT  16:24 GMT
Diplomatic sources say Western states appear to support the new text on condition that it gets a yes vote from Russia.
Pakistani PM faces charges of contempt

Pakistani PM faces charges of contempt

February 2, 2012 - 19:34 AMT  16:24 GMT
Pakistan's Supreme Court is to charge PM Gilani with contempt for failing to reopen corruption cases against the president.
French prosecutors probe Costa Concordia shipwreck

French prosecutors probe Costa Concordia shipwreck

February 2, 2012 - 19:29 AMT  16:24 GMT
The cruise ship captain faces charges of manslaughter and abandoning ship before evacuation of passengers and crew was complete.
Egyptian comedian gets jail sentence for insulting Islam

Egyptian comedian gets jail sentence for insulting Islam

February 2, 2012 - 19:26 AMT  16:24 GMT
Adel Imam, who frequently poked fun at authorities and politicians during a 40-year career, has 1 month to appeal the sentence.
Policemen responsible for Port Said safety to be detained in Egypt

Policemen responsible for Port Said safety to be detained in Egypt

February 2, 2012 - 19:25 AMT  16:24 GMT
Egypt's Prosecutor-General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud has ordered the detention of Port Said’s security chief.
Libya’s budget deficit to hit $10bln in 2012

Libya’s budget deficit to hit $10bln in 2012

February 2, 2012 - 19:19 AMT  16:24 GMT
Libya had still only recovered a fraction of the $100 bln in assets frozen overseas during the country's bitter civil war.
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