Universiade Village officially opens in Kazan

Universiade Village officially opens in Kazan

June 30, 2013 - 12:55 AMT  08:55 GMT
The Universiade Village premises also house the main restaurant for participants, with an area of 12,500 square meters.
Minecraft for Xbox 360 hits 7 million sales

Minecraft for Xbox 360 hits 7 million sales

June 30, 2013 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Mojang did not break down the numbers to indicate whether it was combined sales of the XBLA download and the disc sales.
WHO recommends earlier HIV drugs to save lives

WHO recommends earlier HIV drugs to save lives

June 30, 2013 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
"We are raising the bar to 26 million people," said Gottfried Hirnschall, the WHO's HIV/AIDS department director.
Death toll from India floods may reach 10,000

Death toll from India floods may reach 10,000

June 30, 2013 - 12:21 AMT  08:21 GMT
“As per my information and bodies being seen by the people, I can say the figure can cross the 10,000 mark,” Kunjwal said.
Italian astrophysicist Margherita Hack dies at 91

Italian astrophysicist Margherita Hack dies at 91

June 30, 2013 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
An atheist who decried Vatican influence on Italian politicians, Hack helped fight a successful battle to legalize abortion.
Syrian govt. forces launch offensive against Homs

Syrian govt. forces launch offensive against Homs

June 30, 2013 - 11:58 AMT  07:58 GMT
Elsewhere in Syria rebels have claimed some victories, reportedly making gains in fighting in the southern city of Deraa in recent days.
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