UN Security Council authorizes Mali intervention

UN Security Council authorizes Mali intervention

December 21, 2012 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
The resolution also sets "benchmarks" for Mali, including political reconciliation and improved training for the military.
WikiLeaks to release one million documents next year: Assange

WikiLeaks to release one million documents next year: Assange

December 21, 2012 - 09:42 AMT  05:42 GMT
“Next year will be equally busy. WikiLeaks has already over one million documents being prepared to be released,” he said.
2012 marks Universal Pictures' best year at int’l box-office

2012 marks Universal Pictures' best year at int’l box-office

December 21, 2012 - 09:38 AMT  05:38 GMT
Universal broke its domestic record ($1.127 billion) in October, and the studio will surpass its international record ($1.716 billion).
Ridley Scott to helm

Ridley Scott to helm "The Vatican" pilot for Showtime

December 21, 2012 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
A contemporary exploration of power plays within the Catholic church, "The Vatican" will be written by Paul Attanasio.
Facebook testing paid message service to non-friends

Facebook testing paid message service to non-friends

December 21, 2012 - 09:31 AMT  05:31 GMT
"For the receiver, this test allows them to hear from people who have an important message to send them," Facebook said.
Cameron visits UK troops in Afghanistan

Cameron visits UK troops in Afghanistan

December 21, 2012 - 09:20 AMT  05:20 GMT
There have been more than 400 deaths since 2001 but the UK presence has cut the number of terrorist plots, the PM said.
U.S. House approves annual defense policy bill

U.S. House approves annual defense policy bill

December 21, 2012 - 09:12 AMT  05:12 GMT
The Republican-controlled House approved the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 315-107.
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