Russia launches first Proton-M carrier rocket after July failure

Russia launches first Proton-M carrier rocket after July failure

September 30, 2013 - 12:56 AMT  08:56 GMT
The July incident was the latest in a series of setbacks for Russia’s space program, which has been blighted by the loss of rockets and satellites.
Baghdad blasts leave 24 dead, 75 injured

Baghdad blasts leave 24 dead, 75 injured

September 30, 2013 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
No-one has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Sunni Muslim insurgents have been blamed for much of the most recent violence.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" animated comedy tops box office

September 30, 2013 - 12:27 AMT  08:27 GMT
"Baggage Claim", a romcom about a love-seeking flight attendant, occupies the fourth place with an estimated $9.3 million.
“Instructions” beats “Pan’s Labyrinth” as top grossing Spanish Language film

“Instructions” beats “Pan’s Labyrinth” as top grossing Spanish Language film

September 30, 2013 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
The film follows Valentín, who is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and takes off without a trace.
Iran noms Oscar winner Farhadi’s “The Past” for Academy Award

Iran noms Oscar winner Farhadi’s “The Past” for Academy Award

September 30, 2013 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
“The Past” concerns an Iranian man (Ali Mosaffa) who returns to Paris to finalize a divorce from his wife (Berenice Bejo.)
Militants kill dozens of students in Nigerian college

Militants kill dozens of students in Nigerian college

September 30, 2013 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
Mato said there were no security forces stationed at the college despite government assurances that they would be deployed.
U.S. Defense Secretary in South Korea for talks

U.S. Defense Secretary in South Korea for talks

September 30, 2013 - 10:34 AMT  06:34 GMT
However, it was not the time "to make any final decision" on when to hand back military operational control to the South, Hagel said.
Facebook vows more data for broadcasters

Facebook vows more data for broadcasters

September 30, 2013 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
According to Facebook, the company hopes to include more data over time, such as how many people saw activity that talked about a show.
Apple beats Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand

Apple beats Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand

September 30, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
The final figures in the list are based on numerous criteria, including financial performance and geographic coverage.
SpaceX launches next gen Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX launches next gen Falcon 9 rocket

September 30, 2013 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
“Between this flight & Grasshopper tests, I think we now have all the pieces of the puzzle to bring the rocket back home,” Musk tweeted.
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