Russian Defense Ministry grounds Mi-8 helicopters after deadly crash

Russian Defense Ministry grounds Mi-8 helicopters after deadly crash

May 29, 2013 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
A Mi-8T helicopter crashed while performing a scheduled training flight near the village of Ivanovskoye in the Saratov Region.
Syria rebels slam opposition coalition

Syria rebels slam opposition coalition

May 29, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
The statement called for at least half the Coalition's leadership bodies to be made up of "revolutionary forces".
Vanes Martirosyan to fight Ryan Davis June 15

Vanes Martirosyan to fight Ryan Davis June 15

May 29, 2013 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
This will be Martirosyan’s first fight after his draw with Erislandy Lara on HBO in November of last year.
“Arrested Development” hit show pirated over 100000 times in 24 hours

“Arrested Development” hit show pirated over 100000 times in 24 hours

May 29, 2013 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
That's well short of the more than 1 million downloads of the season premiere of “Game of Thrones,” but still represents a brisk rate.
Henry Cavill may replace Cruise in Guy Ritchie’s “Man From U.N.C.L.E.”

Henry Cavill may replace Cruise in Guy Ritchie’s “Man From U.N.C.L.E.”

May 29, 2013 - 10:30 AMT  06:30 GMT
Armie Hammer is still onboard to co-star in the film, while Swedish actress Alicia Vikander is in negotiations for the female lead.
President, SCR board chair discuss Armenian railway modernization

President, SCR board chair discuss Armenian railway modernization

May 29, 2013 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
At the meeting, President Sargsyan stressed Armenia’s interest in strengthening the strategic partnership with Russia.
Paris to get its first woman mayor in history

Paris to get its first woman mayor in history

May 29, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, or NKM as she is often known, is widely considered the only candidate with a realistic chance.
U.S. President, NATO chief to meet for Afghanistan talks

U.S. President, NATO chief to meet for Afghanistan talks

May 29, 2013 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
The meeting comes as NATO and the United States prepare to withdraw most troops from Afghanistan, ending a lengthy war.
North Korea calls for peace treaty with South – media

North Korea calls for peace treaty with South – media

May 29, 2013 - 09:56 AMT  05:56 GMT
The statement comes a day after North Korea announced it would not give up its nuclear deterrent capability amid “continuing U.S. threats.”

"Skyfall" director Sam Mendes in talks to helm next James Bond film

May 29, 2013 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
Mendes won an Oscar for directing "American Beauty"; his other credits include "Road to Perdition," "Jarhead," "Revolutionary Road".
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