Egypt's Islamist President-elect to be sworn in June 30

Egypt's Islamist President-elect to be sworn in June 30

June 30, 2012 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
Addressing the "Muslims and Christians of Egypt", Mohamed Mursi promised a "civil, nationalist, constitutional state."
Samsung's Galaxy Nexus sales blocked in U.S.

Samsung's Galaxy Nexus sales blocked in U.S.

June 30, 2012 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
A judge in California has blocked U.S. sales of the smartphones while the court decides on the firm's patent dispute with Apple.
Iraq bomb blasts kill 8

Iraq bomb blasts kill 8

June 30, 2012 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
The latest attacks came a day after a series of bombs rocked Baghdad including a car bomb attack in the Washash neighbourhood.
Max Winkler, Matt Spicer adapting “The Coward” 18th century comic play

Max Winkler, Matt Spicer adapting “The Coward” 18th century comic play

June 30, 2012 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The duo, along with Jason Reitman, worked together on 2010’s “Ceremony”, starring Uma Thurman.
Russian warships in Pearl Harbor for drills

Russian warships in Pearl Harbor for drills

June 30, 2012 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
The Russian navy sailors will for the first time take part in the international naval maneuvers that have been held since 1971.
Turkey’s non-Muslims concerned over court system changes

Turkey’s non-Muslims concerned over court system changes

June 30, 2012 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
“Our concern is in regards to the fate of current cases such as Ergenekon, Zirve and Hrant Dink,” Tatyos Bebek said.
Amazon web services outage takes down Instagram, Pinterest

Amazon web services outage takes down Instagram, Pinterest

June 30, 2012 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Amazon has later updated its status dashboard stating the power issues in N. Virginia have now been resolved.
Lavrov believes there’s good chance for Annan plan on Syria

Lavrov believes there’s good chance for Annan plan on Syria

June 30, 2012 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
"We have a very good chance tomorrow in Geneva to find a common denominator,” the Russian Foreign Minister said.
Strong quake jolts China, close to Kazakhstan border

Strong quake jolts China, close to Kazakhstan border

June 30, 2012 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
Initial reports said about 10 people were injured in the quake, one seriously, and that most of them were tourists.
Stolen Salvador Dali painting mailed back to New York

Stolen Salvador Dali painting mailed back to New York

June 30, 2012 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
The 1949 painting, "Cartel des Don Juan Tenorio," was part of the Venus Over Manhattan art gallery's very first exhibition.
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