Hamas bans Palestinian journalists from working for Israeli media

Hamas bans Palestinian journalists from working for Israeli media

December 26, 2012 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
Hamas said it decided to ban dealing or working with "Zionist media outlets because they are hostile."
Russia's Energia completes new remote earth probe satellite building

Russia's Energia completes new remote earth probe satellite building

December 26, 2012 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
The optical part of the satellite is being manufactured jointly with Belarusian Peleng and the EADS-Astrium European space company.
Iran dismisses Gulf Arabs accusations of “meddling”

Iran dismisses Gulf Arabs accusations of “meddling”

December 26, 2012 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
Six U.S.-allied states demanded Iran end what they called interference in the region, reiterating a long-held mistrust of their main rival.
Apple to unveil iPad 5 early next year – report

Apple to unveil iPad 5 early next year – report

December 26, 2012 - 13:17 AMT  09:17 GMT
The source says the next iPad will bear a similar design to the iPad mini, which was announced alongside the fourth-generation tablet.
“Innocence of Muslims” controversial film officially banned in Russia

“Innocence of Muslims” controversial film officially banned in Russia

December 26, 2012 - 13:11 AMT  09:11 GMT
The court deemed the “Innocence of Muslims” as an extremist film after it triggered a wave of violent protests in the Middle East.
Japan PM appoints Fumio Kishida as Foreign Minister

Japan PM appoints Fumio Kishida as Foreign Minister

December 26, 2012 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
Kishida entered politics after working at the now-defunct Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan and previously served as a state minister.
Ben Affleck not running for Senate

Ben Affleck not running for Senate

December 26, 2012 - 12:27 AMT  08:27 GMT
Affleck says in a posting on his Facebook page that while he loves the political process, he will not be running for public office.
Obama may cut Christmas break short to deal with fiscal crisis

Obama may cut Christmas break short to deal with fiscal crisis

December 26, 2012 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
Politicians have expressed little but pessimism for the prospect of an agreement coming before January 1.
Israeli PM Netanyahu launches election campaign

Israeli PM Netanyahu launches election campaign

December 26, 2012 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
Netanyahu has repeatedly declared that stopping Tehran's nuclear program should be a priority for Israel's foreign policy.
Obesity rate drops among U.S. preschoolers - study

Obesity rate drops among U.S. preschoolers - study

December 26, 2012 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
Researchers attributed the decline to greater awareness of health problems caused by obesity as well as an increase in breastfeeding.
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