Turkish PM dismisses reports of poor health

Turkish PM dismisses reports of poor health

August 15, 2013 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
Speculation about Erdogan's health has been rife since he had surgery to remove polyps from his intestines in late 2011.
Obama to meet Nordic leaders in Stockholm next month

Obama to meet Nordic leaders in Stockholm next month

August 15, 2013 - 13:52 AMT  09:52 GMT
The announcement of the Stockholm visit comes in the wake of Obama’s cancellation of plans to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
German Chancellor Merkel launches re-election campaign

German Chancellor Merkel launches re-election campaign

August 15, 2013 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
The election will be held on September 22, and Merkel's campaign tour will take her to nearly 60 events before then.
Egypt closes border crossing with Gaza

Egypt closes border crossing with Gaza

August 15, 2013 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
Egyptian authorities have closed the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip "indefinitely" for security reasons.
Fidel Castro says he didn't expect to turn 87

Fidel Castro says he didn't expect to turn 87

August 15, 2013 - 13:21 AMT  09:21 GMT
Castro rarely appears in public these days, though photos and video of him are released occasionally through official media.
Erdoğan urges UN Security Council to convene on Egypt

Erdoğan urges UN Security Council to convene on Egypt

August 15, 2013 - 13:08 AMT  09:08 GMT
"Those who remain silent in the face of this massacre are as guilty as those who carried it out,” Turkish Prime Minister said.
UN weapons inspectors to probe alleged chemical attacks in Syria

UN weapons inspectors to probe alleged chemical attacks in Syria

August 15, 2013 - 12:52 AMT  08:52 GMT
The UN mission had been delayed over differences with the Syrian government over the scope of the investigation.
Baghdad bombings leave 14 dead, police say

Baghdad bombings leave 14 dead, police say

August 15, 2013 - 12:42 AMT  08:42 GMT
Bombers targeted districts in central, eastern, northern and southern Baghdad, including Shi'ite areas, police said.
Vin Diesel,

Vin Diesel, "Grace of Monaco" scribe team up for "Soldiers of the Sun"

August 15, 2013 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
Sun is set in a post-apocalyptic future and focuses on a squad of soldiers that searches for a fabled city of gold while on a tour of duty.
Tom Cruise actioner

Tom Cruise actioner "Oblivion" tops Blu-ray, DVD Charts

August 15, 2013 - 12:22 AMT  08:22 GMT
Rounding out the top five are: Lionsgate’s "Mud"; season 3 of the TV series "Duck Dynasty"; and crime drama "The Place Beyond the Pines."
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