U.S. heavyweight boxing legend Ken Norton dies aged 70

U.S. heavyweight boxing legend Ken Norton dies aged 70

September 19, 2013 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
Norton began boxing during his time in the U.S. Marines, and turned professional shortly after he left the military in 1967.
Oil prices rise as Fed keeps its monetary stimulus in place

Oil prices rise as Fed keeps its monetary stimulus in place

September 19, 2013 - 09:47 AMT  05:47 GMT
The Fed was widely expected to begin winding down its program of buying $85 billion a month in bonds and other assets.
Syria’s Assad says chemical weapons disposal to cost $1bn

Syria’s Assad says chemical weapons disposal to cost $1bn

September 19, 2013 - 09:31 AMT  05:31 GMT
Kucinich has visited Assad twice before, most recently in June 2011, after the uprising against the Syrian president began.
S. California Armenian Democrats endorse Bob Hertzberg for State Senate

S. California Armenian Democrats endorse Bob Hertzberg for State Senate

September 19, 2013 - 09:13 AMT  05:13 GMT
“It is my distinct pleasure to inform you that we have elected to publicly endorse your candidacy for California State Senate,” Gevorkyan said.
Vanishing Point director Richard Sarafian dies at 83

Vanishing Point director Richard Sarafian dies at 83

September 19, 2013 - 09:07 AMT  05:07 GMT
While working as a reporter in Kansas City, he met fledgling director Robert Altman, who brought Sarafian to Hollywood to work as his assistant.
ANCA chairman travelling to Armenia for high level consultations

ANCA chairman travelling to Armenia for high level consultations

September 19, 2013 - 09:06 AMT  05:06 GMT
Hachikian looks forward to bringing the ANCA’s contribution to the strengthening of consensus around shared national aims.
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