Presidential rule in Turkey won’t be more democratic – expert

Presidential rule in Turkey won’t be more democratic – expert

August 20, 2012 - 13:46 AMT  09:46 GMT
Ter-Matevosyan, meanwhile, presumed that the conflict might be solved through proposing mayoral posts to Babacan and Bagis.
Nalbandian drops 45th in ATP rankings

Nalbandian drops 45th in ATP rankings

August 20, 2012 - 13:13 AMT  09:13 GMT
Swiss Roger Federer keeps lead with 12165 points; Serbia’s Novak Djokovic comes second with 11270 points.
Syria’s Assad makes first appearance since July bomb attack

Syria’s Assad makes first appearance since July bomb attack

August 20, 2012 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
Fighting raged on around Syria, killing more than 100 people, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Pakistan shuts down mobile phone networks over security fears

Pakistan shuts down mobile phone networks over security fears

August 20, 2012 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
"We regret that it had to be suspended in some cities due to the risk of terrorist attacks," Interior Minister Rehman Malik said.
John Lennon's killer faces 7th parole hearing this week

John Lennon's killer faces 7th parole hearing this week

August 20, 2012 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
The former security guard, who has a history of mental illness, claims to have undergone a religious conversion while in prison.
Turks’ hope for EU accession waning - poll

Turks’ hope for EU accession waning - poll

August 20, 2012 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
The project’s adviser linked the sharp decrease to negative developments in the 27-nation bloc, particularly the economic crisis.
S. Korea’s ruling party picks Park Geun-Hye as presidential candidate

S. Korea’s ruling party picks Park Geun-Hye as presidential candidate

August 20, 2012 - 12:15 AMT  08:15 GMT
Park, the daughter of an assassinated dictator, secured a landslide victory over four male challengers at the primary.
U.S. top general meets senior Afghan officials

U.S. top general meets senior Afghan officials

August 20, 2012 - 12:10 AMT  08:10 GMT
"He's certainly talking about a number of issues including progress with the campaign and the like," Jamie Graybeal said.
Turkey’s Interior Minister attacked in country’s southeast

Turkey’s Interior Minister attacked in country’s southeast

August 20, 2012 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
İdris Naim Şahin was circled by police and taken to a nearby shop. Police used pepper gas to disperse the group.
LG’s Optimus Vu ‘phablet’ to launch in Europe, Asia in Sept

LG’s Optimus Vu ‘phablet’ to launch in Europe, Asia in Sept

August 20, 2012 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
The device will also ship with a new version of note-taking feature QuickMemo, which LG released for its Optimusic L Series.
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