Clashes between rebels in Syria leaves 12 Islamic fighters dead

Clashes between rebels in Syria leaves 12 Islamic fighters dead

August 2, 2013 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
The dead were all members of two al-Qaida linked groups, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and the Jabhat al-Nusra.
Armenian swimmer qualifies for 2014 Summer Youth Olympics

Armenian swimmer qualifies for 2014 Summer Youth Olympics

August 2, 2013 - 15:43 AMT  11:43 GMT
“Mkhitaryan is the first Armenian swimmer who gained an entry to the 2014 Olympics,” coach Misak Gabrielyan said.
Avatar to have three sequels

Avatar to have three sequels

August 2, 2013 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
While Cameron wrote the original film, four screenwriters have been signed up to work with him on the sequels.
Android sitting on 8 out of 10 smartphones worldwide: stats

Android sitting on 8 out of 10 smartphones worldwide: stats

August 2, 2013 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
Due to Android's dominance, Apple's global smartphone market share sank to 13.6 percent, compared to 16.6 in Q2 2012.
Cypriot ex-minister gets 5-year jail sentence over blast

Cypriot ex-minister gets 5-year jail sentence over blast

August 2, 2013 - 14:46 AMT  10:46 GMT
Papacostas resigned in the wake of the blast. A second minister on trial, former foreign minister Marcos Kyprianou, was cleared.
New Iranian President calls Israel an ‘old wound’

New Iranian President calls Israel an ‘old wound’

August 2, 2013 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
Rouhani pledged to follow a "path of moderation" and promised more openness over Iran's nuclear program.
Turkey has no plans to designate Hezbollah a terrorist group - report

Turkey has no plans to designate Hezbollah a terrorist group - report

August 2, 2013 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
Turkish diplomatic sources said that designating groups as terrorist “is not common practice in Turkish foreign policy.”
Toyota raises its forecast for annual profit

Toyota raises its forecast for annual profit

August 2, 2013 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
Toyota saw slower-than-expected growth in Southeast Asia, its third biggest market after North America and Japan.
China repeats opposition to tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran

China repeats opposition to tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran

August 2, 2013 - 14:11 AMT  10:11 GMT
"In particular, it opposes sanctions that will hurt the interests of a third party," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Turkish shepherd fired at Russian border guards: FSB

Turkish shepherd fired at Russian border guards: FSB

August 2, 2013 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
According to preliminary data, shepherd identified as Mustafa Ulker crossed the Armenian border and shot at Russian frontier guards.
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