Govt. to strike out term ‘gender’ from scandalous law

Govt. to strike out term ‘gender’ from scandalous law

August 29, 2013 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
Earlier, formulation of the term ‘gender’ in the Law outraged the public as posing threat to Armenian families.
N. Korea ship to Cuba “violated arms embargo,” Panama says

N. Korea ship to Cuba “violated arms embargo,” Panama says

August 29, 2013 - 13:36 AMT  09:36 GMT
A draft report by UN experts sent to Panama after the seizure of the ship in July confirmed a breach of sanctions, the ministry of public security said.
Russia to send 2 ships to Mediterranean amid Syria crisis

Russia to send 2 ships to Mediterranean amid Syria crisis

August 29, 2013 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
An anti-submarine vessel and a missile cruiser would be sent in the coming days because the situation "required some adjustments."
Serviceman injured in Azeri shooting at contact line

Serviceman injured in Azeri shooting at contact line

August 29, 2013 - 12:42 AMT  08:42 GMT
According to the Nagorno Karabakh defense army press service, the soldier’s condition is assessed as satisfactory.
Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet in

Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet in "Divergent" sci-fi featurette (video)

 August 29, 2013 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
Woodley leads the cast as Tris Prior, a young woman who learns she is Divergent -- meaning she'll never fit into one of groups.
James Franco unveils

James Franco unveils "Child of God" teaser ahead of Venice premiere (video)

 August 29, 2013 - 12:04 AMT  08:04 GMT
Based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy ("No Country for Old Men"), the film follows a violent social outcast living in 1960s Tennessee.
Iran boosts uranium enrichment capacity: UN nuke agency

Iran boosts uranium enrichment capacity: UN nuke agency

August 29, 2013 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
The IAEA's quarterly report says there has not been much growth in the production of the most sensitive nuclear material - uranium enriched to 20%.
China aims to launch first unmanned lunar lander by yearend

China aims to launch first unmanned lunar lander by yearend

August 29, 2013 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
A crewed lunar mission could also be launched if officials decide to combine the human spaceflight and lunar exploration programs.
Tropical storm Juliette approaches Mexican Pacific tourist hub

Tropical storm Juliette approaches Mexican Pacific tourist hub

August 29, 2013 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
The storm was moving quickly, about 25 mph (40 kph), and was expected to pass near or over Cabo San Lucas during the night.
China urges restraint amid growing Syria tensions

China urges restraint amid growing Syria tensions

August 29, 2013 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said military action would not help, but also repeated that China opposed anyone using chemical weapons.
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