Iran test-fires 3 new missiles

Iran test-fires 3 new missiles

April 14, 2013 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
Iranian officials have repeatedly stressed that all tests and training of the Armed Forces are only for deterrent and self-defense purposes.
Venezuelans vote in post-Chavez presidential poll

Venezuelans vote in post-Chavez presidential poll

April 14, 2013 - 16:53 AMT  12:53 GMT
Chavez’s protégé, acting President Nicolas Maduro is facing off against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.
Syrian airstrike leaves 18 dead

Syrian airstrike leaves 18 dead

April 14, 2013 - 16:48 AMT  12:48 GMT
The air raid struck the town of Saraqeb in Idlib province, according to the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights activist group.
Ashley Judd joins Kate Winslet in “Divergent” bestseller adaptation

Ashley Judd joins Kate Winslet in “Divergent” bestseller adaptation

April 14, 2013 - 16:45 AMT  12:45 GMT
The movie is set in a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities.
Oscar-nommed Hailee Steinfeld in

Oscar-nommed Hailee Steinfeld in "Romeo and Juliet" adaptation trailer (video)

 April 14, 2013 - 16:35 AMT  12:35 GMT
Julian Fellowes, the Oscar-winning creator of hit television series "Downton Abbey," wrote the screenplay.
Japan, U.S. can’t allow N. Korea to have nuke weapons – FM

Japan, U.S. can’t allow N. Korea to have nuke weapons – FM

April 14, 2013 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
U.S. Secretary of State met top leaders in China, and urged Beijing to put "some teeth" into efforts to persuade N. Korea to alter its policies.
Polio vaccine developer Hilary Koprowski dies at 96

Polio vaccine developer Hilary Koprowski dies at 96

April 14, 2013 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
Koprowski's 1950 clinical trial was the first to show it was possible to vaccinate against polio, the crippling disease that's now all but eradicated.
Gulf Cooperation Council countries discuss Iran nuke radiation fears

Gulf Cooperation Council countries discuss Iran nuke radiation fears

April 14, 2013 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
A 6.3-magnitude quake struck close to Iran's only nuclear power station last week, killing dozens of people but leaving the nearby plant undamaged.
5 Russians killed, scores injured in Belgium bus crash

5 Russians killed, scores injured in Belgium bus crash

April 14, 2013 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
The accident in Ranst, near the port city of Antwerp, happened at dawn and no other vehicles were involved at first sight.
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