Jihadist rebel group in Syria joins calls for Aleppo mobilization

Jihadist rebel group in Syria joins calls for Aleppo mobilization

November 15, 2013 - 18:39 AMT  14:39 GMT
A statement by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) urged "all brigades and Muslims to face off against the enemy", activists said.
Iran’s Foreign Minister ‘hopeful’ ahead of talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister ‘hopeful’ ahead of talks

November 15, 2013 - 18:24 AMT  14:24 GMT
“I am always hopeful. It is not possible to drive ahead without hope,” Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Bill Gates calls on Norway oil fund to spend more in poorest countries

Bill Gates calls on Norway oil fund to spend more in poorest countries

November 15, 2013 - 17:43 AMT  13:43 GMT
"The area where you may get this dual benefit is ... in sub-Sahara Africa and some of the countries in Asia," Gates said.
EU officials caution Spain, Italy over their budget

EU officials caution Spain, Italy over their budget

November 15, 2013 - 17:14 AMT  13:14 GMT
For the first time, the EU's executive commission is reviewing draft budgets before national legislatures pass them.
Christianity ‘at risk of extinction in some parts of world’

Christianity ‘at risk of extinction in some parts of world’

November 15, 2013 - 16:57 AMT  12:57 GMT
Baroness Warsi said Christians were in danger of being driven out of countries, such as Syria and Iraq, where the religion first took root.
China’s major reform plan promises sweeping changes to economy

China’s major reform plan promises sweeping changes to economy

November 15, 2013 - 16:56 AMT  12:56 GMT
China will also ease its family planning policies and abolish a controversial labor camp system, according to the document.
Samsung working on Galaxy phone with wraparound display: report

Samsung working on Galaxy phone with wraparound display: report

November 15, 2013 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
The handset is said to be based on Youm technology, giving users the ability to view information from various different angles.
Unlicensed sale of Microsoft products discovered in Yerevan stores

Unlicensed sale of Microsoft products discovered in Yerevan stores

November 15, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
The Microsoft Representative Office in Armenia issued a complaint to the State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition.
Armenian dies in Aleppo air strike

Armenian dies in Aleppo air strike

November 15, 2013 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
120,000 people have been killed in the fighting that has ravaged Syria for two-and-a-half years, according to the UN.
“Rasputin” series in development at FX

“Rasputin” series in development at FX

November 15, 2013 - 15:05 AMT  11:05 GMT
Indian helmer Shekhar Kapur’s film tells the story of the Russian peasant and mystic who became an adviser to the Russian Imperial family.
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