NKR, Armenian presidents observe Artsakh-hosted military drills

NKR, Armenian presidents observe Artsakh-hosted military drills

October 23, 2012 - 20:27 AMT  16:27 GMT
Following the drills, the Presidents granted awards to servicemen who distinguished themselves during the exercises.
Roche Swiss drug giant to be probed for not reporting side effects

Roche Swiss drug giant to be probed for not reporting side effects

October 23, 2012 - 20:07 AMT  16:07 GMT
Eight of the drugs involved are used for the treatment of cancer: they include Avastin, Herceptin, Tarceba, and Xeloda.
Egypt denies asking Algeria for $2 bn in economic aid

Egypt denies asking Algeria for $2 bn in economic aid

October 23, 2012 - 19:58 AMT  15:58 GMT
Egypt is seeking assistance from foreign donors and the International Monetary Fund to curb its budget deficit.
Prize-winning author Rushdie's “Midnight's Children” trailer released

Prize-winning author Rushdie's “Midnight's Children” trailer released (video)

 October 23, 2012 - 19:46 AMT  15:46 GMT
The novel charts destinies of 2 children born at the stroke of midnight in 1947, the moment India claimed its independence from the British.
Mick Jagger to produce James Brown bio, “The Help” helmer attached

Mick Jagger to produce James Brown bio, “The Help” helmer attached

October 23, 2012 - 19:33 AMT  15:33 GMT
The biopic will follow Brown's story as a young boy who was raised with extreme poverty and violence and later became the Godfather of Soul.
Czech parliament concerned over Azeri axe-killer release

Czech parliament concerned over Azeri axe-killer release

October 23, 2012 - 19:17 AMT  15:17 GMT
The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic issued a resolution on Safrov case.
Lebanese army deployed to halt unrest in Beirut, Tripoli

Lebanese army deployed to halt unrest in Beirut, Tripoli

October 23, 2012 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
Several people were killed in gunfights between pro- and anti-Syrian factions in Tripoli after the death of a senior security official
Gazprom Russian energy giant launches Arctic gas field

Gazprom Russian energy giant launches Arctic gas field

October 23, 2012 - 18:45 AMT  14:45 GMT
The field, with estimated reserves of 4.9 trillion cubic meters of natural gas, was launched by Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller.
20 killed in Aleppo bakery shelling - activists

20 killed in Aleppo bakery shelling - activists

October 23, 2012 - 18:34 AMT  14:34 GMT
Rebels trying to overthrow Assad launched offensive to capture Aleppo last month and street fighting has taken place on daily basis since then.
Depeche Mode to embark on world tour in 2013

Depeche Mode to embark on world tour in 2013

October 23, 2012 - 18:21 AMT  14:21 GMT
Depeche Mode is the best-selling electronic band in music history, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
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