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Presidential runoff loser leaves Egypt amid public funds probe

Presidential runoff loser leaves Egypt amid public funds probe

June 26, 2012 - 19:44 AMT  15:44 GMT
Prosecutor general opened probe into allegations Ahmed Shafiq wasted public funds during his term as civil aviation minister.
Brazilian inmates offered early release by reading books

Brazilian inmates offered early release by reading books

June 26, 2012 - 19:38 AMT  15:38 GMT
Inmates will be able to read up to 12 books to trim a maximum 48 days off their sentence each year, the govt. announced.
ANC rally launched in Yerevan

ANC rally launched in Yerevan

June 26, 2012 - 19:35 AMT  15:35 GMT
Current rally is believed to have gathered the smallest number of supporters (2000) as compared to previous ANC demonstrations.
French Studiocanal nabs UK rights to

French Studiocanal nabs UK rights to "Alan Partridge Movie"

June 26, 2012 - 19:14 AMT  15:14 GMT
Comedy icon Alan Partridge first appeared on BBC radio in 1992, and has starred in series of TV shows over ensuing decades.
Kaspersky Lab antivirus developer wins lawsuit against U.S. patent trolls

Kaspersky Lab antivirus developer wins lawsuit against U.S. patent trolls

June 26, 2012 - 19:00 AMT  15:00 GMT
U.S.-based IPAT accused 34 companies, including Kaspersky Lab, Symantec, Sophos, McAfee, of breaching its patents.
Big Ben to be renamed Elizabeth Tower in honor of the Queen

Big Ben to be renamed Elizabeth Tower in honor of the Queen

June 26, 2012 - 18:48 AMT  14:48 GMT
The tower housing Big Ben is to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honor of the Queen, the House of Commons has confirmed, according to BBC News.
Saudi beheads 5 for murder, drug smuggling

Saudi beheads 5 for murder, drug smuggling

June 26, 2012 - 18:35 AMT  14:35 GMT
At least 76 were beheaded in 2011, while rights group Amnesty International put the number of executions last year at 79.
Serbian court sentences 14 ex-soldiers for 1991 war crime in Croatia

Serbian court sentences 14 ex-soldiers for 1991 war crime in Croatia

June 26, 2012 - 18:32 AMT  14:32 GMT
The court said it had been proven beyond doubt that the defendants were guilty of the killings, and torturing civilian population.

"Breaking Dawn Part II" exclusive footage to be featured at San Diego Comic-Con

June 26, 2012 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT
In addition to "Breaking Dawn II", Lionsgate/Summit is expected to bring "The Expendables 2" and "Dredd" to Hall H.
Tymoshenko appeal hearing delayed until July 12

Tymoshenko appeal hearing delayed until July 12

June 26, 2012 - 17:49 AMT  13:49 GMT
The high court supported a call by state prosecutors for the hearing to be postponed pending a medical examination of ex-PM.
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Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.
Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills
Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia
Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.
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