Lavrov says Russian airbase in Belarus no threat to Europe

Lavrov says Russian airbase in Belarus no threat to Europe

May 11, 2013 - 13:07 AMT  09:07 GMT
“I see no reasons to worry about this issue,” Lavrov said at a press conference with Guido Westerwelle and Radoslaw Sikorski.
Brazilian judge suspends Maracana stadium privatization

Brazilian judge suspends Maracana stadium privatization

May 11, 2013 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
"Even before the bids were put forward, the principle of fairness among the competitors had been disregarded," Judge Faria said.
Artsakh leader says church role vital for preserving Armenian identity

Artsakh leader says church role vital for preserving Armenian identity

May 11, 2013 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan also attended the meeting.
Egyptian ex-President Mubarak retrial due to begin

Egyptian ex-President Mubarak retrial due to begin

May 11, 2013 - 11:58 AMT  07:58 GMT
Hosni Mubarak's sons, Gamal and Alaa, will be retried on corruption charges for which they were acquitted in June 2012.
Mali to ask int’l donors for € 2bln to help rebuild the country

Mali to ask int’l donors for € 2bln to help rebuild the country

May 11, 2013 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
The rapid offensive took back most of the territory seized by the militants but has failed to stop them from waging a guerrilla war.
Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian dies at 74

Former Connecticut Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian dies at 74

May 11, 2013 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
“I will remember Julia for her years of public service… and pride in her Armenian American heritage,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said.
General Motors opens manufacturing facility in Indonesia

General Motors opens manufacturing facility in Indonesia

May 11, 2013 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
The Detroit-based automaker last year experienced a 17% growth in Indonesia compared with 2011, according to Lee.
Apple's iOS devices to be granted Pentagon security clearance

Apple's iOS devices to be granted Pentagon security clearance

May 11, 2013 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
The news comes after Apple's smartphone rival Samsung had its Knox-compatible devices cleared for use on DoD systems.
Pakistanis voting in landmark national and provincial elections

Pakistanis voting in landmark national and provincial elections

May 11, 2013 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
More than 600,000 security and army personnel have been deployed to guard against possible attacks on polling day.
Strong earthquake hits southern Iran

Strong earthquake hits southern Iran

May 11, 2013 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
Iran sits astride several major fault lines and is prone to frequent earthquakes, some of which have been devastating.
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