Report: Syria troops repulse rebel attack on Aleppo school

Report: Syria troops repulse rebel attack on Aleppo school

January 7, 2013 - 17:59 AMT  13:59 GMT
Bashar Assad appeared confident and relaxed in a one-hour speech — his first public address in six months.

Europe stocks drop; bank shares rise

January 7, 2013 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT
Europe's main stock markets fell on Monday, January 7 as investors took profits from big gains last week.

Raids by wolves trigger ‘emergency’ in Russia

January 7, 2013 - 17:40 AMT  13:40 GMT
Experts quoted by Russian media believe a shortage of mountain hares has caused the migration of hungry wolves.
Giant squid captured in Pacific Ocean, scientists say

Giant squid captured in Pacific Ocean, scientists say

January 7, 2013 - 17:30 AMT  13:30 GMT
The creature is thought to be the genesis of the Nordic legend of Kraken, a sea monster believed to have attacked ships.
Obama to nominate John Brennan as CIA director

Obama to nominate John Brennan as CIA director

January 7, 2013 - 17:27 AMT  13:27 GMT
If confirmed, Brennan will replace Gen David Petraeus, who resigned last year after admitting to an affair.

Netflix, Warner Bros. Television unveil licensing agreement

January 7, 2013 - 17:22 AMT  13:22 GMT
The agreement covers a current slate of eight Warner Bros. shows and potential future shows, the companies said.
Stolen Henri Matisse painting recovered

Stolen Henri Matisse painting recovered

January 7, 2013 - 17:16 AMT  13:16 GMT
Le Jardin was taken from the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm during a robbery in the early hours of 11 May, 1987.
Upper Lars checkpoint blocked over heavy snowfall

Upper Lars checkpoint blocked over heavy snowfall

January 7, 2013 - 16:55 AMT  12:55 GMT
The highway linking Russia to Georgia has been blocked for any transportation means due to heavy snowfall.
Israel planning to build fence along Syria border

Israel planning to build fence along Syria border

January 7, 2013 - 16:45 AMT  12:45 GMT
Syrian opposition has reported that the extremist al-Nusra Front has taken part in some of the fighting in Syria.

Working mothers to get financial boost towards childcare in UK

January 7, 2013 - 16:39 AMT  12:39 GMT
Families could be entitled to claim up to £2,000 per child every year from their tax bills to cover the cost of childminders.
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