5 killed, dozens injured in Iraqi Shi'ite city blasts

5 killed, dozens injured in Iraqi Shi'ite city blasts

March 1, 2013 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
The blasts followed a series of explosions targeting Shi'ite neighborhoods of Baghdad in which at least 22 people were killed.
China executes 4 foreigners over Mekong River murders

China executes 4 foreigners over Mekong River murders

March 1, 2013 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
Accused ringleader Naw Kham and accomplices Hsang Kham, Yi Lai, and Zha Xiha were found guilty of the murder of 13 Chinese sailors.
HSBC Armenia offers new personal assistance loan rate

HSBC Armenia offers new personal assistance loan rate

March 1, 2013 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
The offer, launched on March 1, includes personal assistance loans at a discounted annual rate of 20% (down from 24%).
Rep. Adam Schiff honors Sumgait pogrom victims

Rep. Adam Schiff honors Sumgait pogrom victims

March 1, 2013 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
Adam Schiff: Azeri state reminded the whole world why the people of Artsakh must be allowed to determine their own future.
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James Franco’s "Oz: The Great and Powerful" debuts final trailer (video)

 March 1, 2013 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
After holding its Hollywood premiere a few weeks ago, "Oz " brought its cast and crew to UK for a London premiere.
Daniel Radcliffe poised to topline Frankenstein movie

Daniel Radcliffe poised to topline Frankenstein movie

March 1, 2013 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
Radcliffe is next to be seen in "Kill Your Darlings" which has been premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
Gary Oldman joins “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”

Gary Oldman joins “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”

March 1, 2013 - 11:30 AMT  07:30 GMT
Oldman is coming on board to play a leader of the human resistance, a diplomatic type who has a military background.
Tina Fey to star in Jason Bateman’s “This Is Where I Leave You”

Tina Fey to star in Jason Bateman’s “This Is Where I Leave You”

March 1, 2013 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Fey is expected to segue into the role after she wraps shooting a leading role in Disney’s “The Muppets…Again!”
Levon Aronian retains 3rd spot in FIDE rankings

Levon Aronian retains 3rd spot in FIDE rankings

March 1, 2013 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
Magnus Carlsen (Norway) tops the list with 2872 points followed by Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik with 2810 points.
Minority press problems discussed in Turkey

Minority press problems discussed in Turkey

March 1, 2013 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
“Freedom of expression and press censorship in Turkey were in the focus,” the editor-in-chief of daily Apoyevmatini said.
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