Israeli official confirms air strike into Syria

Israeli official confirms air strike into Syria

May 4, 2013 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
The Israeli air force has so-called "standoff" bombs that coast dozens of km across ground to their targets once fired.
Over 3,000 firefighters battle six major wildfires in California

Over 3,000 firefighters battle six major wildfires in California

May 4, 2013 - 14:06 AMT  10:06 GMT
Fire crews have tackled more than 680 wildfires so far this year, some 200 more than average for the period.
FC Shirak secures first Armenian title in 14 years

FC Shirak secures first Armenian title in 14 years

May 4, 2013 - 13:58 AMT  09:58 GMT
“I have never felt such happiness before. All credit to my players, it is their win,” Shirak coach Vardan Bichakhchyan said.
Azeri envoy says U.S. can help Karabakh conflict resolution

Azeri envoy says U.S. can help Karabakh conflict resolution

May 4, 2013 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
“Despite international efforts, no real progress has been made toward resolution of the conflict,” Elin Suleymanov says.
Karzai calls on Taliban to fight Afghanistan's enemies

Karzai calls on Taliban to fight Afghanistan's enemies

May 4, 2013 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
Hundreds of men took to the streets of the eastern Afghan town of Asadabad, near where the clash took place.
Bodies of two U.S. crew members found in Kyrgyzstan

Bodies of two U.S. crew members found in Kyrgyzstan

May 4, 2013 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
Kubatbek Boronov said military officials from Manas were working with Kyrgyz rescuers to search for the third crewman.
Azeri Defense Ministry spokesman shows ‘fertile imagination’

Azeri Defense Ministry spokesman shows ‘fertile imagination’

May 4, 2013 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman described Sabiroglu’s statement as “a blatant lie that has no reasonable explanation.”
Netanyahu reportedly convenes security cabinet for secret talks

Netanyahu reportedly convenes security cabinet for secret talks

May 4, 2013 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
The source, who would not be identified by name or nationality, did not elaborate on what was discussed at the meeting.
Olympic champion from Turkey faces lifetime ban over doping

Olympic champion from Turkey faces lifetime ban over doping

May 4, 2013 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
Her compatriot Gamze Bulut, who had improved her personal best by 18 seconds in the previous year, was second in the 2012 Olympic final.
U.S. experimental unmanned aircraft goes hypersonic

U.S. experimental unmanned aircraft goes hypersonic

May 4, 2013 - 11:40 AMT  07:40 GMT
The WaveRider traveled more than 230 miles in six minutes, making it the longest hypersonic flight of its kind.
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