Thousands of protesters attack police in Egypt clashes

Thousands of protesters attack police in Egypt clashes

March 4, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
Many residents of Port Said are demanding retribution for what they claim was excessive police force that led to 40 deaths in late January.
China defends soaring military spending

China defends soaring military spending

March 4, 2013 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
Chinese defense spending has grown substantially each year for more than two decades, and last year rose 11.2% to 670.2 bn yuan ($106.4 bn.)
“The Hobbit” tops $1 billion milestone at worldwide box office

“The Hobbit” tops $1 billion milestone at worldwide box office

March 4, 2013 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
Despite having lighter source material, "The Hobbit" will spawn two more sequels - "The Desolation of Smaug" and "There and Back Again."
Steven Spielberg developing Stanley Kubrick's “Napoleon”

Steven Spielberg developing Stanley Kubrick's “Napoleon”

March 4, 2013 - 10:13 AMT  06:13 GMT
If Spielberg does go forward with the project, it will be the second time he's finished up a Kubrick project.
BlackBerry Z10 update adds new features

BlackBerry Z10 update adds new features

March 4, 2013 - 09:58 AMT  05:58 GMT
BlackBerry claims to have added 60 battery-saving enhancements to its flagship smartphone and upgraded its camera.
Singer Miriam Makeba remembered by Google’s Doodle

Singer Miriam Makeba remembered by Google’s Doodle

March 4, 2013 - 09:52 AMT  05:52 GMT
Makeba performed with artists such as Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon and Hugh Masekela, her first husband.
37 killed in Pakistani Shiite mosque bomb blast

37 killed in Pakistani Shiite mosque bomb blast

March 4, 2013 - 09:46 AMT  05:46 GMT
Sunni militant groups have stepped up attacks in the past year against Shiite Muslims who make up about 20% of Pakistan's population.
Baby born with HIV cured – scientists

Baby born with HIV cured – scientists

March 4, 2013 - 09:41 AMT  05:41 GMT
Doctors’ fast action apparently knocked out HIV in the baby's blood before it could form hideouts in the body.
Vatican launches Papal vote preparations

Vatican launches Papal vote preparations

March 4, 2013 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
High on the agenda will be Church governance after last year's Vatileaks scandal exposed corruption and rivalries.
Germany to prevent Bulgaria, Romania entering Schengen zone - magazine

Germany to prevent Bulgaria, Romania entering Schengen zone - magazine

March 4, 2013 - 09:20 AMT  05:20 GMT
German Interior Minister said Bulgaria and Romania, which joined the EU in 2007, needed to tackle corruption more decisively.
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