Robbers steal diamonds worth $467mln at Brussels Airport

Robbers steal diamonds worth $467mln at Brussels Airport

February 19, 2013 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
Both vehicles sped off after the robbery and one of them was later found, said officials, who would not comment on what was taken.
China publicly denies world’s biggest trader status

China publicly denies world’s biggest trader status

February 19, 2013 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
The Ministry said China still lagged by $15.6 billion last year under World Trade Organization standards for valuing goods.
ICES observer mission says elections “democratic, competitive”

ICES observer mission says elections “democratic, competitive”

February 19, 2013 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
“The elections were held in accordance with Constitution and international electoral law,” the head of the mission said.
Nestle reveals traces of horse DNA in beef products

Nestle reveals traces of horse DNA in beef products

February 19, 2013 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
The widening scandal over mislabeled horsemeat has affected at least 12 European countries, including Switzerland.
Polls in Armenia show improvement, lack competition - OSCE PA mission

Polls in Armenia show improvement, lack competition - OSCE PA mission

February 19, 2013 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
Important democratic freedoms, including the right to campaign freely, were generally respected during the campaign, the observers said.
Tunisia fails to agree on forming non-partisan cabinet

Tunisia fails to agree on forming non-partisan cabinet

February 19, 2013 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali suggested a cabinet of apolitical technocrats to help restore calm and guide Tunisia to elections.
CEC announces preliminary results of presidential polls

CEC announces preliminary results of presidential polls

February 19, 2013 - 11:40 AMT  07:40 GMT
According to data on ballots cast, incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan garnered 861 378 (58,64%) votes.

"The Hobbit" to hit $1billion at global box office

February 19, 2013 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is the only other adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels to break the $1 billion barrier.
Benedict Cumberbatch as villain in

Benedict Cumberbatch as villain in "Star Trek Into Darkness" new pic

February 19, 2013 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
In a trailer for the J.J. Abrams-directed film released in December, Cumberbatch-as-Harrison delivered an ominous message.
Samsung rolls out REX budget phones for emerging markets

Samsung rolls out REX budget phones for emerging markets

February 19, 2013 - 11:07 AMT  07:07 GMT
The REX 60, REX 70, REX 80 and REX 90 all feature Java-based operating systems with Samsung's TouchWiz technology on board.
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