Kyrgyz border shootout leaves 2 Uzbek guards dead

Kyrgyz border shootout leaves 2 Uzbek guards dead

July 23, 2013 - 20:04 AMT  16:04 GMT
The incident occurred when Kyrgyz border guards detected two Uzbek border guards who “illegally intruded into Kyrgyzstan’s territory.”
Israel boosts rocket defenses near border with Egypt

Israel boosts rocket defenses near border with Egypt

July 23, 2013 - 19:55 AMT  15:55 GMT
Violence in Sinai has surged since the army ousted Morsi on July 3, with militants killing at least 20 people in almost daily assaults in the area.
Samsung to hold developers conference in October

Samsung to hold developers conference in October

July 23, 2013 - 19:10 AMT  15:10 GMT
The move sees the South Korean firm become the first Android phone maker to hold an event of this kind.
White model of Moto X smartphone leaked online

White model of Moto X smartphone leaked online

July 23, 2013 - 19:03 AMT  15:03 GMT
The Moto X is expected to feature a 4.5-inch screen, a dual-core Qualcomm S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of on-board storage.
Moscow named world’s 2nd most expensive city

Moscow named world’s 2nd most expensive city

July 23, 2013 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
Moscow follows Angolan capital Luanda as the second most expensive city because of high costs for rental accommodation.
Al Jazeera TV network accuses Egypt authorities of intimidation against staff

Al Jazeera TV network accuses Egypt authorities of intimidation against staff

July 23, 2013 - 18:52 AMT  14:52 GMT
Al Jazeera said authorities had been "tightening its grip on the freedom of al Jazeera's staff" for the past three weeks.
“50 Shades of Grey” author talks bestseller’s film adaptation

“50 Shades of Grey” author talks bestseller’s film adaptation

July 23, 2013 - 18:21 AMT  14:21 GMT
The writer described director Taylor-Johnson as "incredibly talented", adding that she "understands" her work.
Course for trainers kicks off within Robotics Starts at School project

Course for trainers kicks off within Robotics Starts at School project

July 23, 2013 - 18:18 AMT  14:18 GMT
“We aim at giving the schoolchildren maximum opportunity to serve the science to the best of the humanity,” Yirikian said.
Chuck Palahniuk confirms comic book sequel to “Fight Club” hit novel

Chuck Palahniuk confirms comic book sequel to “Fight Club” hit novel

July 23, 2013 - 18:13 AMT  14:13 GMT
“Fight Club” was released in 1996 and adapted into an award-winning 1999 movie starring Brad Pitt as Tyler Durden.
New Times leader urges govt. to follow Brazil’s suit in transport hike reversal

New Times leader urges govt. to follow Brazil’s suit in transport hike reversal

July 23, 2013 - 18:02 AMT  14:02 GMT
Last month, Brazil reversed an increase in bus and subway fares that ignited anti-government protests that spread across the nation.
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