22,470 Israelis return over past 2.5 years under immigration program

22,470 Israelis return over past 2.5 years under immigration program

October 15, 2012 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
The initiative of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption began in May 2010, and included special benefits for those returning to Israel.
Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, churns in central Atlantic

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, churns in central Atlantic

October 15, 2012 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the Virgin Islands, Culebra and Vieques, forecasters said.
Artsakh President, AGBU head discuss program implementation

Artsakh President, AGBU head discuss program implementation

October 15, 2012 - 11:40 AMT  07:40 GMT
Bako Sahakyan appreciated the AGBU’s invaluable role in maintaining Armenian national identity in the Diaspora.
China’s ZTE to post $279.2mln loss over Iran

China’s ZTE to post $279.2mln loss over Iran

October 15, 2012 - 11:30 AMT  07:30 GMT
ZTE's bigger Chinese rival, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, is also under scrutiny by the United States.
Google doodles adventures of Little Nemo in Slumberland

Google doodles adventures of Little Nemo in Slumberland

October 15, 2012 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
Regarded as a comic-strip art masterpiece, the weekly strip first appeared on October 15, 1905 in the New York Herald.
Small greenhouse tech to be promoted in Armenia

Small greenhouse tech to be promoted in Armenia

October 15, 2012 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
For this purpose, the AHPC has teamed up with French, Dutch, and Israeli greenhouse construction companies.
Philippines set to sign peace deal with largest Muslim rebel group

Philippines set to sign peace deal with largest Muslim rebel group

October 15, 2012 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
The framework deal follows long negotiations aimed at ending a 40-year conflict that has cost an estimated 120,000 lives.
Oil falls as China economy doesn’t raise hopes for rebound

Oil falls as China economy doesn’t raise hopes for rebound

October 15, 2012 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
Brent crude, which is used to price international varieties of oil, dropped 58 cents to $113.03 per barrel in London.
Lavrov denies use of Russian-made cluster bombs in Syria

Lavrov denies use of Russian-made cluster bombs in Syria

October 15, 2012 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
He also said that “it is very difficult to establish from where and how ammunition and weapons are supplied there.”
U.S. exports to Iran rise nearly a third despite sanctions

U.S. exports to Iran rise nearly a third despite sanctions

October 15, 2012 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
A Western diplomat said U.S. policy is to target the Iranian government rather than the people with sanctions.
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