Putin invites Netanyahu to visit Moscow, Israeli official says

Putin invites Netanyahu to visit Moscow, Israeli official says

March 20, 2013 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow where he said he hoped peace talks with Israel would restart this year.
Chinese leader willing to promote dialogue between South, North Koreas

Chinese leader willing to promote dialogue between South, North Koreas

March 20, 2013 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
Xi Jinping also told South Korea's president in a telephone call that China hopes all parties work hard to ease tensions.
Princess Diana's iconic dresses auctioned for $1.2 million in London

Princess Diana's iconic dresses auctioned for $1.2 million in London

March 20, 2013 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
The dresses sold included the one which the late royal wore while dancing with John Travolta to the classic "Saturday Night Fever" tune.
Justin Timberlake premieres “Mirrors” music video

Justin Timberlake premieres “Mirrors” music video (video)

 March 20, 2013 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
The new music video debut, along with interviews with the singer, was part of the one-hour CW network TV special aired for the occasion.
Aronian to face Kramnik in Candidates Tournament round 5

Aronian to face Kramnik in Candidates Tournament round 5

March 20, 2013 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen have scored 3 points each after Candidates Tournament round 4 to share 1st – 2nd spots.
Emmy-winning “Girls” gets Royal Television Society award

Emmy-winning “Girls” gets Royal Television Society award

March 20, 2013 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
“Sherlock,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the detective and Martin Freeman as his sidekick Doctor Watson secures the best drama series gong.
Volkswagen to recall over 384 000 cars in China

Volkswagen to recall over 384 000 cars in China

March 20, 2013 - 10:19 AMT  06:19 GMT
The closely-watched CCTV program detailed cases in which the gearbox was causing unanticipated changes in speed while driving.
The Weinstein Co. nabs Jalil Lespert's Yves Saint Laurent biopic

The Weinstein Co. nabs Jalil Lespert's Yves Saint Laurent biopic

March 20, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
The stars Pierre Niney as Saint Laurent and Guillaume Gallienne as his longtime business and personal partner Pierre Berge.
Cypriot parliament rejects planned levy on bank deposits

Cypriot parliament rejects planned levy on bank deposits

March 20, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
The vote was overwhelming, 36 with against and 19 abstentions, and brings Cyprus to the brink of financial collapse.
Fitch affirms top AAA credit rating for European Union

Fitch affirms top AAA credit rating for European Union

March 20, 2013 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
Most of the 55.7 billion euros in outstanding EU loans at the end of 2012 were for the EFSF bailout fund.
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