Syria rebels capture airport near Iraqi border - activists

Syria rebels capture airport near Iraqi border - activists

November 17, 2012 - 16:54 AMT  12:54 GMT
President Bashar al-Assad's forces have responded by shelling the airport with fighter jets, said a local activist.
Pakistan releases 9 Taliban leaders at Afghan govt. request

Pakistan releases 9 Taliban leaders at Afghan govt. request

November 17, 2012 - 16:45 AMT  12:45 GMT
One of the three due to be released by Pakistan soon is Mullah Baradar, number two in the Taliban hierarchy.
Orinats Yerkir to back President Sargsyan, not RPA at polls – rep.

Orinats Yerkir to back President Sargsyan, not RPA at polls – rep.

November 17, 2012 - 16:40 AMT  12:40 GMT
Mher Shahgeldyan denied rumors suggesting Orinats Yerkir is a mere shadow of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.
Liam Neeson in talks to lead “The All Nighter” crime thriller

Liam Neeson in talks to lead “The All Nighter” crime thriller

November 17, 2012 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
The story follows an aging hit man who, in order to protect his wife and son, must take on his former boss in a single night.
Israel rushes Iron Dome interceptor into service in Tel Aviv

Israel rushes Iron Dome interceptor into service in Tel Aviv

November 17, 2012 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
Since the start of an Israeli offensive against militants in the Gaza Strip, Iron Dome has intercepted at least 222 incoming rockets.
Hague war court acquits Croatian generals amid outrage in Serbia

Hague war court acquits Croatian generals amid outrage in Serbia

November 17, 2012 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
Early reports suggested Serb officials may boycott an event planned by the Hague tribunal next week in Belgrade.
Boko Haram Islamist group chief killed in Nigeria

Boko Haram Islamist group chief killed in Nigeria

November 17, 2012 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
Earlier, Amnesty International accused Nigeria's security forces of carrying out widespread abuses in their campaign against Boko Haram.
Eli Roth’s “Clown” horror production under way

Eli Roth’s “Clown” horror production under way

November 17, 2012 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
The flick follows a father who dons a clown outfit for his son’s birthday to soon discover that there’s a horrific curse behind it.
Facebook rolls out ‘Share’ button on iPhone, Android apps

Facebook rolls out ‘Share’ button on iPhone, Android apps

November 17, 2012 - 15:14 AMT  11:14 GMT
The new feature means stories or status updates can be flagged up to friends and families quicker than just hitting the 'Like' button.
Yerevan State University hosts Model UN Conference

Yerevan State University hosts Model UN Conference

November 17, 2012 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
Event helped students improve their knowledge of the UN values, as well as their negotiation and communication skills
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