24 Egyptian policemen killed in Sinai ambush

24 Egyptian policemen killed in Sinai ambush

August 19, 2013 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
Attacks by Islamist militants in the lawless north Sinai region have intensified since the army overthrew Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.
Aronian loses to Tomashevsky, drops out of FIDE World Cup

Aronian loses to Tomashevsky, drops out of FIDE World Cup

August 19, 2013 - 13:58 AMT  09:58 GMT
In the 1st set of round 3 Aronian lost to Russia’s Evgeny Tomashevsky, further ending the 2nd set in a draw.
Tina Fey/Matt Hubbard comedy gets series order at Fox

Tina Fey/Matt Hubbard comedy gets series order at Fox

August 19, 2013 - 13:28 AMT  09:28 GMT
The untitled, multi-camera comedy is set at a women's college that, for the first time in its history, begins accepting men.
“Austenland” comedy tops Sundance Film Fest openers trio

“Austenland” comedy tops Sundance Film Fest openers trio

August 19, 2013 - 13:26 AMT  09:26 GMT
Woody Allen's “Blue Jasmine” expanded from 119 to 229 theaters in its 4th week and grossed $2.35 million for a very solid $10,303 per-screen average.
Egypt to recognize Armenian Genocide

Egypt to recognize Armenian Genocide

August 19, 2013 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
Egypt’s interim leader pledged to recognize the Genocide in response to statements by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
South Korea, U.S. begin annual military drills

South Korea, U.S. begin annual military drills

August 19, 2013 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
The allies have said the drills are defensive in nature and they have no intentions of attacking North Korea.
Top Russian, Japanese diplomats to meet in Moscow

Top Russian, Japanese diplomats to meet in Moscow

August 19, 2013 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
Russian-Japanese relations have been overshadowed by a long-running territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands in the north Pacific.
EU says will

EU says will "urgently review" ties with Egypt amid violence

August 19, 2013 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
EU foreign ministers are expected to hold an emergency meeting on Egypt this week. The bloc is a major source of aid and business for Egypt.
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