The explosion hit the Gazimamed-Gazakh pipeline section in Goychay region with gas leak cited as the cause of the blast.

The script is described as a supernatural Black Hawk Down and it is viewed as a potential franchise.

The Getty acquired the piece in 1985; it is believed it was taken from the Morgantina Archaeological Park in Italy in the 1970s.

Some European leaders have voiced concerns that jihadists could use Mali's vast Islamist-controlled area to launch attacks on Europe.

Tokyo's decision to buy a cluster of disputed islands from their private Japanese owners set off protests and boycotts of Japanese products in China.

Ford says it plans to hire 2,200 engineers, computer programmers and other white-collar workers this year.

Panetta declined to say whether they had agreed on the size of any residual U.S. force that would remain in Afghanistan.

The episode will include seven tracks recorded by Hendrix, including "Bleeding Heart," "Mojo Man," "Hey Gypsy Boy," "Inside Out."

"Argo's" success came at the expense of "Lincoln," which has been considered the awards front-runner and scored a leading 12 Oscar noms.

The package will include infrastructure spending, as well as incentives for businesses to boost investment.