Japanese author Haruki Murakami touted as Nobel Prize front runner

Japanese author Haruki Murakami touted as Nobel Prize front runner

October 5, 2013 - 12:45 AMT  08:45 GMT
Murakami’s novels, such as “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” have won critical acclaim and a huge following both in Japan and abroad.
No Armenia-EU deal to be inked in Vilnius: EU Commissioner rep.

No Armenia-EU deal to be inked in Vilnius: EU Commissioner rep.

October 5, 2013 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
“We’re trying to find routes for further cooperation with Armenia, based on the existing achievements,” Peter Stano said.
Twitter plans to raise $1billion in stock market debut

Twitter plans to raise $1billion in stock market debut

October 5, 2013 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
The company said its revenue more than doubled to $254 million in the first six months of this year.
Syria gives additional detains on chemical weapons program

Syria gives additional detains on chemical weapons program

October 5, 2013 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
According to declassified French intelligence, Syria's chemical arsenal includes more than 1,000 tonnes of chemical agents and precursor chemicals.
Israeli PM says Iranians

Israeli PM says Iranians "deserve better," warns of "immortal regime"

October 5, 2013 - 11:20 AMT  07:20 GMT
Benjamin Netanyahu said the new President, Hassan Rouhani, could not "change the real decisions" made by the Supreme Leader.
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