7 killed as militants attack electricity plant in Pakistan

7 killed as militants attack electricity plant in Pakistan

April 2, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
"They killed two officials on the spot and abducted 10 others," said Javed Khan, a senior police official in the area.
Russian Defense Ministry says CFE treaty has no future

Russian Defense Ministry says CFE treaty has no future

April 2, 2013 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
“One of these blocs is gone, but the old treaty remains. I do not see its usefulness anymore as it has lost all meaning,” Ryzhkov said.
Oil prices hit by U.S. pipeline closure

Oil prices hit by U.S. pipeline closure

April 2, 2013 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
While anything above 50 indicates growth, the slower pace raised concerns about the recovery in the economy.
Kennedy daughter in line to be next U.S. envoy to Japan

Kennedy daughter in line to be next U.S. envoy to Japan

April 2, 2013 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
Ms Kennedy is the only surviving child of the assassinated president and former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
At least 3 killed as gunmen attack gas field in Iraq

At least 3 killed as gunmen attack gas field in Iraq

April 2, 2013 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
The group is allegedly linked to Sunni fighters battling the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad across the border.
N. Korea to restart all facilities at its main nuclear complex

N. Korea to restart all facilities at its main nuclear complex

April 2, 2013 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
The move is the latest in a series of measures by Pyongyang in the wake of its third nuclear test in February.
ALMA to host event on International Children's Book Day

ALMA to host event on International Children's Book Day

April 2, 2013 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
Author Lucine Kasbarian is "In Conversation" with senior book review editor Wilda Williams of Library Journal.
Google Doodle honors artist-naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian

Google Doodle honors artist-naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian

April 2, 2013 - 09:13 AMT  05:13 GMT
During her time in South America, Merian travelled around the Dutch colony, sketching local animals and plants.
Nasdaq to buy electronic Treasuries-trading platform eSpeed

Nasdaq to buy electronic Treasuries-trading platform eSpeed

April 2, 2013 - 09:06 AMT  05:06 GMT
The acquisition helps to diversify Nasdaq's U.S. offerings, said Christopher Allen, an analyst at Evercore Partners.
Fire kills 13 Muslim schoolchildren in Myanmar

Fire kills 13 Muslim schoolchildren in Myanmar

April 2, 2013 - 09:05 AMT  05:05 GMT
Authorities, anxious over sectarian violence that has shaken the nation, quickly blamed the blaze on an accidental electrical short.
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