Majority of Turks don’t believe their country will join EU

Majority of Turks don’t believe their country will join EU

October 8, 2013 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
Turkey’s membership bid has been virtually frozen for three years, held back by political obstacles and resistance of some EU countries.
Willem Dafoe to return for Pixar's Oscar-winning “Finding Nemo” sequel

Willem Dafoe to return for Pixar's Oscar-winning “Finding Nemo” sequel

October 8, 2013 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
“Finding Dory” will feature the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy and Ty Burrell.
U.S. embassy in Armenia to review expenses over govt. shutdown

U.S. embassy in Armenia to review expenses over govt. shutdown

October 8, 2013 - 14:19 AMT  10:19 GMT
The U.S. government closed non-essential operations on October 1 after Congress failed to strike a deal on a new budget.
Putin demands apology for Russian diplomat beating in Hague

Putin demands apology for Russian diplomat beating in Hague

October 8, 2013 - 14:06 AMT  10:06 GMT
Russia has submitted a note of protest over the treatment of Dmitry Borodin, calling it a breach of diplomatic regulations.
Avedikian, Fetisova’s “Paradjanov” in Foreign Oscar longlist

Avedikian, Fetisova’s “Paradjanov” in Foreign Oscar longlist (video)

 October 8, 2013 - 13:57 AMT  09:57 GMT
Serge Avedikian and Olena Fetisova’s “Paradjanov”, Ukraine’s candidate for the foreign language Oscar is among 76 movies on the Academy Award long-list, comments.ua said.
UN official says dialogue only solution to Karabakh conflict

UN official says dialogue only solution to Karabakh conflict

October 8, 2013 - 13:54 AMT  09:54 GMT
“The UN doesn’t have a mandate to make the discussion which is being held by the OSCE’s Minsk Group,” Antonius Broek said.
Brazil teacher protests grow violent

Brazil teacher protests grow violent (video)

 October 8, 2013 - 13:33 AMT  09:33 GMT
A similar protest in Sao Paulo also ended in violent confrontation with police after many banks were ransacked by hooded protesters.
Libyan militants call for attacks to avenge al Qaeda leader capture

Libyan militants call for attacks to avenge al Qaeda leader capture

October 8, 2013 - 13:04 AMT  09:04 GMT
Abu Anas al-Liby is wanted by the FBI, which gives his age as 49 and had offered a $5 million reward for help in capturing him.
World's first malaria vaccine pending approval

World's first malaria vaccine pending approval

October 8, 2013 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
"Based on these data, GSK now intends to submit, in 2014, a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency," GSK said.
Cisco completes cybersecurity firm Sourcefire acquisition

Cisco completes cybersecurity firm Sourcefire acquisition

October 8, 2013 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
The firm specializes in security applications suitable for modern-day threats, mobile security and advanced persistent threats.
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