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Japan upgrades Fukushima water leak rating to

Japan upgrades Fukushima water leak rating to "serious incident"

August 28, 2013 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
The 2011 Fukushima disaster itself was rated the maximum of 7 on Nuclear Events Scale, the same as the 1986 Chernobyl accident.
Lithuania extradites Russian citizen to U.S.

Lithuania extradites Russian citizen to U.S.

August 28, 2013 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
Dmitry Ustinov had been extradited to the United States to stand trial on charges of smuggling military equipment.
At least 7 killed as building collapses in Brazil’s Sao Paulo

At least 7 killed as building collapses in Brazil’s Sao Paulo

August 28, 2013 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
Rescue workers have been searching for survivors in the rubble. A fire service spokesman said 26 had been pulled out alive.
China’s top paper: U.S. seeks to change regime in Syria

China’s top paper: U.S. seeks to change regime in Syria

August 28, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
The People's Daily said the overthrow of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein a decade ago risked repeating itself in Syria.
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Aniston comedy "We’re the Millers" to cross $100 mln at box office

August 28, 2013 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Also near the milestone is Sony's raunchy Seth Rogen-Evan Goldberg comedy "This Is the End," which opened back in June.
Roadside Attractions nabs Emile Zola novel-based “Therese” thriller

Roadside Attractions nabs Emile Zola novel-based “Therese” thriller

August 28, 2013 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
Set in 1860s Paris, it stars Elizabeth Olsen as the titular young woman stuck in a loveless marriage to her cousin.
About 1 million foreigners officially registered in Moscow

About 1 million foreigners officially registered in Moscow

August 28, 2013 - 09:59 AMT  05:59 GMT
The recent crackdown on immigrants in Russia began after a fracas at a Moscow market in late July.
New York Times website goes offline in hacker attack

New York Times website goes offline in hacker attack

August 28, 2013 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
Analysts said evidence showed a group supporting Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was behind the attack.
Australia endorses action against Syria regardless of UN approval

Australia endorses action against Syria regardless of UN approval

August 28, 2013 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
Australia, a close ally of the United States, is due to take over the rotating leadership of the UN Security Council.
Acclaimed Armenian-French Artist Jean Jansem dies at 93

Acclaimed Armenian-French Artist Jean Jansem dies at 93

August 28, 2013 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
Jansem's artworks are internationally known, and are part of museum collections throughout France and the United States.
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Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.
Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.
Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.
Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.
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