Syrian state TV reports car bombing in Homs

Syrian state TV reports car bombing in Homs

February 8, 2012 - 19:48 AMT  03:28 GMT
The barrage of gunfire, mortars and shells was launched at daybreak and continued during the day in Syria’s Homs.
French-Russian venture to invest $30 bln in Caucasus tourism

French-Russian venture to invest $30 bln in Caucasus tourism

February 8, 2012 - 19:41 AMT  03:28 GMT
The money will go towards renovation of skiing and seaside resorts, and could create as many as 330,000 jobs in the territory.
Bulgaria, Romania may hope for Schengen entry after EU reports

Bulgaria, Romania may hope for Schengen entry after EU reports

February 8, 2012 - 19:39 AMT  15:39 GMT
Bulgaria and Romania have made some progress against corruption and organized crime, the EU executive said.
Spanish tennis body to sue French Canal+ over Nadal dope skit

Spanish tennis body to sue French Canal+ over Nadal dope skit

February 8, 2012 - 19:38 AMT  03:28 GMT
Canal+ broadcast Nadal sketch after Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador was banned for 2 years for failing a doping test.
Russians drill into prehistoric Antarctic lake

Russians drill into prehistoric Antarctic lake

February 8, 2012 - 19:34 AMT  03:28 GMT
The lake hidden under miles of ice for 20 mln years, potentially holds a clue to the search for life on other planets.
BlackBerry 10 OS to be released later this year

BlackBerry 10 OS to be released later this year

February 8, 2012 - 19:31 AMT  03:28 GMT
RIM BlackBerry 10 would "focus on a seamless experience" for users of multiple devices, like the company's latest smartphones.
FIFA sanctions Iraq for ineligible player

FIFA sanctions Iraq for ineligible player

February 8, 2012 - 19:11 AMT  03:28 GMT
FIFA ruled that Iraq fielded an ineligible player in Olympic soccer qualifying win last month and awarded a 3-0 victory to UAE.
UK, Qatari special units back Syrian rebels?

UK, Qatari special units back Syrian rebels?

February 8, 2012 - 18:52 AMT  14:52 GMT
This has been the first to report the presence of foreign military forces in any of the Syrian uprising's embattled areas.

NATO, Afghan, Pakistani officials to hold 1st talks since air attack

February 8, 2012 - 18:22 AMT  03:28 GMT
Pakistan closed NATO supply routes to Afghanistan after the air attack, which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Shoah film director detained at Israeli airport over harassment complaint

February 8, 2012 - 18:07 AMT  03:28 GMT
The complaint against Calude Lanzmann was filed by a female airport official, after the alleged incident took place.
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