Over 50,000 affected by floods in Russia’s Far East

Over 50,000 affected by floods in Russia’s Far East

August 23, 2013 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
Current forecasts predict the level of the Amur River will only start to subside in late September or early October.
Military forces deployed ahead of fresh protests in Egypt

Military forces deployed ahead of fresh protests in Egypt

August 23, 2013 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
The rallies are a test of whether Morsi's supporters can keep up their pressure despite an intensive security crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood.
Lebanon’s Tripoli blasts leave at least 7 dead, witness says

Lebanon’s Tripoli blasts leave at least 7 dead, witness says

August 23, 2013 - 15:56 AMT  11:56 GMT
"I see seven bodies inside several burned cars," said the witness, speaking from near the Taqwa mosque where the first explosion went off.
1 Armenian soldier killed, 1 injured in Azeri shootout

1 Armenian soldier killed, 1 injured in Azeri shootout

August 23, 2013 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
The incident occurred on the border of Armenia and Nakhchivan, with the shootout victims identified as Artur Asoyan and Norayr Petrosyan.
Armenia marks Declaration of Independence 23rd anniversary

Armenia marks Declaration of Independence 23rd anniversary (video)

 August 23, 2013 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
22 years ago, the Supreme Council adopted a declaration of Armenian independence, renaming Armenian Socialist Republic as the Republic of Armenia.
Nokia expected to launch new phablet products in Sept

Nokia expected to launch new phablet products in Sept

August 23, 2013 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
Previous reports have suggested one of the phablets may be a 5.2-inch Lumia 825 handset - the biggest yet in the Lumia Windows Phone 8 range.
Apple in talks with ESPN, HBO over potential iTV apps: report

Apple in talks with ESPN, HBO over potential iTV apps: report

August 23, 2013 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
It's thought that Apple is keen to add emphasis on apps over cable television providers, given its long history and success in the app sector.
Indian police investigate photojournalist gang-rape

Indian police investigate photojournalist gang-rape

August 23, 2013 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
The case was reminiscent of the December gang rape of a young university student in the Indian capital.
Number of Syria child refugees reaches 1 million

Number of Syria child refugees reaches 1 million

August 23, 2013 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
Children comprise half the refugees from the Syria conflict, according to Unicef and UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.
“Game of Thrones” star Natalie Dormer joins “Hunger Games: Mockingjay”

“Game of Thrones” star Natalie Dormer joins “Hunger Games: Mockingjay”

August 23, 2013 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
Francis Lawrence will direct the adaptation to Suzanne Collins novel, which is being broken into two parts with the first bowing Nov. 21, 2014.
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