French MP Valerie Boyer reportedly drafting new Genocide bill

French MP Valerie Boyer reportedly drafting new Genocide bill

June 29, 2012 - 12:45 AMT  08:45 GMT
According to a Turkish news agency, she promised that the new bill will be in line with all constitutional demands.
Number of jailed students increasing in Turkey

Number of jailed students increasing in Turkey

June 29, 2012 - 12:34 AMT  08:34 GMT
The report says that the majority of the jailed students are charged with “propagandizing for an illegal organization.”
S. Korea postpones military deal with Japan

S. Korea postpones military deal with Japan

June 29, 2012 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
The agreement would have boosted the sharing and protection of data between the two main Asian allies of the U.S.
HSBC, Barclays hit by another mis-selling scandal

HSBC, Barclays hit by another mis-selling scandal

June 29, 2012 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
The FSA said that about 28,000 interest rate protection products had been sold by the banks to customers over 11 years to 2012.
UEFA fines Spanish, Russian federations over fans racist behavior

UEFA fines Spanish, Russian federations over fans racist behavior

June 29, 2012 - 12:03 AMT  08:03 GMT
"The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body have imposed fines of 20,000 and 30,000 euros respectively,” the statement said.
Oil above $79 as eurozone leaders reach deal on Spanish banks

Oil above $79 as eurozone leaders reach deal on Spanish banks

June 29, 2012 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
Crude has plunged from $106 early last month amid expectations that weak global economic growth will reduce demand for oil.
Canada-based Aris Babikian reappointed as citizenship judge

Canada-based Aris Babikian reappointed as citizenship judge

June 29, 2012 - 11:32 AMT  07:32 GMT
Judge Babikian expressed his gratitude for his reappointment and said it is an honor to serve as a citizenship judge.
At least 9 killed in China oil tank truck leak explosion

At least 9 killed in China oil tank truck leak explosion

June 29, 2012 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
Nine bodies have been retrieved after the accident, which occurred at 5:15 am on an expressway in Guangdong Province.
Azerbaijan removed from list of countries eligible for U.S. military hardware purchase

Azerbaijan removed from list of countries eligible for U.S. military hardware purchase

June 29, 2012 - 10:40 AMT  06:40 GMT
“This decision by Secretary Clinton is in the best interests of the Armenian people and for peace in the region,” said Rep. Berman.
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