World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 116

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 116

June 12, 2013 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
"Jiroemon Kimura was an exceptional person," said Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records.
Artists, Islamists clash in Egypt, several injured

Artists, Islamists clash in Egypt, several injured

June 12, 2013 - 09:07 AMT  05:07 GMT
Riot police moved in to separate the protesters from hundreds of Islamists who gathered on the other side of the street.
New York Mayor reveals $20bn storm protection plan

New York Mayor reveals $20bn storm protection plan

June 12, 2013 - 09:04 AMT  05:04 GMT
Most of that money was allotted, through a variety of programs, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, according to the report.
Attempts to arm Syrian opposition hinder conference: Lavrov

Attempts to arm Syrian opposition hinder conference: Lavrov

June 12, 2013 - 09:02 AMT  05:02 GMT
“We believe that representation of Arab countries without Egypt at the conference would be flawed,” the Russian FM said.
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