Powerful quake jolts Colombia

Powerful quake jolts Colombia

October 1, 2012 - 11:17 AMT  07:17 GMT
The quake was centered 10 km west-northwest of Isnos, Colombia, and 334 km northeast of Quito, Ecuador, the USGS said.
Syrian troops shell Damascus suburbs – activists

Syrian troops shell Damascus suburbs – activists

October 1, 2012 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Assad's forces were targeting rural areas around the Zamalka and Ain Terma.
Japan internet users face prison for illegal download

Japan internet users face prison for illegal download

October 1, 2012 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
But critics said that efforts should have remained focused on stopping users making such material available.
Darchinyan eyes Mares rematch after beating Del Valle

Darchinyan eyes Mares rematch after beating Del Valle

October 1, 2012 - 10:58 AMT  06:58 GMT
Darchinyan used his experience to hand Del Valle his first defeat as a pro with official scores of 96-94, 99-91 and 99-91.
UN calls for stronger protection of elderly

UN calls for stronger protection of elderly

October 1, 2012 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
The report said one in nine people, or 810 million people, are 60 or older, a figure projected to rise to one in five by 2050.
Venezuelan presidential candidates hold competing rallies

Venezuelan presidential candidates hold competing rallies

October 1, 2012 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
Hugo Chavez is facing his strongest challenge in years. Yet the outspoken, socialist leader predicted a sweeping victory.
Turkish, Norwegian inspectors to fly over Russia

Turkish, Norwegian inspectors to fly over Russia

October 1, 2012 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
From October 1 to 5, 2012, a joint group of Turkish and Norwegian inspectors will conduct a surveillance flight.
Bonnie & Clyde pistols auctioned for $504,000

Bonnie & Clyde pistols auctioned for $504,000

October 1, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
The guns owned by Parker, who died at age 23, and Barrow, who was 25, were purchased by a Texas collector.
iTunes Store glitch leaves customers in loop

iTunes Store glitch leaves customers in loop

October 1, 2012 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
The issue prompted a wave of frustration on Twitter, the most easily accessible place to vent frustrations these days.
Iranian leader’s cameraman defects in U.S.

Iranian leader’s cameraman defects in U.S.

October 1, 2012 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
A message left with Alireza Miryousefi, a spokesman for the Iranian mission to the UN, was not immediately returned.
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