UN: Afghan women, girls increasingly victims of violence

UN: Afghan women, girls increasingly victims of violence

February 19, 2013 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
It was the first fall in the number since the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan started measuring such casualties in 2007.
All-star

All-star "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" int'l trailer unveiled (video)

 February 19, 2013 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
A follow-up to the 2009 release of "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra", "G.I. Joe 2" will find the Joes fighting their mortal enemy Cobra.
Candidate Raffi Hovannisian requests police for protection of his residence

Candidate Raffi Hovannisian requests police for protection of his residence

February 19, 2013 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
According to data released by the Central Election Commission (CEC), Hovannisian got 539 674 (36,74%) votes at presidential polls.
Iran says ‘opportunity’ awaits at nuclear talks next week

Iran says ‘opportunity’ awaits at nuclear talks next week

February 19, 2013 - 14:59 AMT  10:59 GMT
Earlier this month, Vice President Joe Biden said Washington was prepared to talk directly to Iran. Tehran rejected the offer.
China military branch behind ‘prolific hacking. – U.S. report

China military branch behind ‘prolific hacking. – U.S. report

February 19, 2013 - 14:45 AMT  10:45 GMT
The firm said it had traced the hacking activities of APT1 to the site of 12-storey building in the Pudong area of Shanghai.
National Geographic's “Killing Lincoln” hits record with 3.4 mln viewers

National Geographic's “Killing Lincoln” hits record with 3.4 mln viewers

February 19, 2013 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
Starring Billy Campbell as the ill-fated president, “Killing Lincoln” was adapted from the best-selling book by Bill O’Reilly.
Russian planes heading for Syria to evacuate nationals

Russian planes heading for Syria to evacuate nationals

February 19, 2013 - 14:36 AMT  10:36 GMT
"The main task of the Russian naval forces will be participation in a possible evacuation of Russian citizens from Syria," the source said.
David Bowie teases

David Bowie teases "The Stars" single off new album (video)

 February 19, 2013 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
"The Stars (Are Out Tonight)," the third track listed on The Next Day, was teased on Bowie's official Facebook page.
Oil prices fall after ECB head says eurozone economies weak

Oil prices fall after ECB head says eurozone economies weak

February 19, 2013 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
Political developments in two of the region's struggling economies have also heightened investor concerns.
Danone to cut 900 management and administrative jobs

Danone to cut 900 management and administrative jobs

February 19, 2013 - 14:15 AMT  10:15 GMT
The company announced in December that it was preparing a two-year cost-cutting program to save about 200m euros.
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