EU mulls verdict to Serbia membership bid

February 20, 2012 - 20:51 AMT  06:39 GMT
EU diplomat said the bloc wants to put an end to Serbia's veto on Kosovan participation in Balkan initiatives.
Whitney Houston’s dress, earrings to be sold by auction

Whitney Houston’s dress, earrings to be sold by auction

February 20, 2012 - 20:40 AMT  06:39 GMT
A black velvet dress that belonged to Houston and a pair of earrings will be sold to the highest bidder next month.
International peacekeepers seized in Sudan's Darfur

International peacekeepers seized in Sudan's Darfur

February 20, 2012 - 20:27 AMT  06:39 GMT
"They came to an area controlled by JEM without permission and without informing JEM," Gibril Adam Bilal said.
Prosecutor: death penalty for Egypt’s ex-leader Mubarak

Prosecutor: death penalty for Egypt’s ex-leader Mubarak

February 20, 2012 - 20:05 AMT  16:05 GMT
Mubarak authorized use of live ammunition and a shoot-to-kill policy against peaceful protesters, prosecutor said.
Egypt to ease Gaza's chronic power shortages

Egypt to ease Gaza's chronic power shortages

February 20, 2012 - 19:58 AMT  06:39 GMT
Gaza suffered frequent blackouts and fuel shortages because of a border blockade imposed after the 2007 Hamas takeover.
Yemeni al-Qaeda leader death in feud confirmed

Yemeni al-Qaeda leader death in feud confirmed

February 20, 2012 - 19:51 AMT  06:39 GMT
Al-Qaeda named government agents "motivated by the hireling regime in Sanaa" responsible for death of its "emir."
X-Men’s Michael Fassbender set to star in Irish Myths

X-Men’s Michael Fassbender set to star in Irish Myths

February 20, 2012 - 19:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
The star will take the lead role of the hero, known as the hound of Ulster, in the upcoming epic adventure.
Georgian ex-MP detained for crossing border with Armenia

Georgian ex-MP detained for crossing border with Armenia

February 20, 2012 - 19:34 AMT  06:39 GMT
Valeri Gelbakhiani crossed the border as law-enforcers arrested him. He voluntarily surrendered and was transferred to prison.
EU launches free trade zone formation talks with Armenia

EU launches free trade zone formation talks with Armenia

February 20, 2012 - 19:32 AMT  06:39 GMT
European Union begins talks with Armenia on formation of free trade zones to boost investments in Eastern Partnership states.
Turkey’s Audit Board slams Dink murder case investigation

Turkey’s Audit Board slams Dink murder case investigation

February 20, 2012 - 19:16 AMT  15:16 GMT
Turkey’s State Audit Board (DDK) completed a report into the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.
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