Ukraine PM welcomes imminent deal with Russia amid ongoing protests

Ukraine PM welcomes imminent deal with Russia amid ongoing protests

December 7, 2013 - 14:02 AMT  10:02 GMT
Street demonstrations erupted across Ukraine last month after the Cabinet backed off from signing landmark agreements with the EU.
AMD 61,146mln raised at Ameria Group charity auction for children treatment

AMD 61,146mln raised at Ameria Group charity auction for children treatment

December 7, 2013 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
During the event, high-end grapes spirits were presented: cognac, wines, champagne and Armagnac by world’s most prominent winemakers.
Legendary Bob Dylan’s guitar fetches record $1 million at auction sale

Legendary Bob Dylan’s guitar fetches record $1 million at auction sale

December 7, 2013 - 13:23 AMT  09:23 GMT
Previously, Eric Clapton's Fender "Blackie" held the record for a guitar sold at an auction, going for $959,500 in 2004.
Andy Serkis talks

Andy Serkis talks "Animal Farm" Orwell classic adaptation

December 7, 2013 - 13:07 AMT  09:07 GMT
The actor can next be seen in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," on which he served as second unit director.
Horror master Stephen King launches Twitter account

Horror master Stephen King launches Twitter account

December 7, 2013 - 12:50 AMT  08:50 GMT
Fans were warned that he was unlikely to tweet often, but he still had more than 30,000 followers 90 minutes after the announcement.
Egypt's

Egypt's "The Square" wins top IDA Documentary Award

December 7, 2013 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
Alex Gibney, who won an Oscar for "Taxi To The Dark Side" was nommed for "Enron" received a Career Achievement Award.
Visits to Egypt's ousted president Morsi no longer allowed

Visits to Egypt's ousted president Morsi no longer allowed

December 7, 2013 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
Ministry spokesman said that Mohammed Morsi had delivered four messages "inciting violence" against the interim government.
Foreign jihadists

Foreign jihadists "use Turkey safe houses to cross into Syria"

December 7, 2013 - 12:04 AMT  08:04 GMT
Over the past year, thousands of foreign fighters have poured into Syria to fight President Bashar al-Assad's forces.
Russian Armenian Organizations mark Spitak quake 25th anniv.

Russian Armenian Organizations mark Spitak quake 25th anniv.

December 7, 2013 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
The earthquake leveled the cities of Spitak and Gyumri, leaving about 25000 people dead, 100000 wounded and 500000 homeless.
CAR Christians flee to airport, seek refuge from Muslim ex-rebels

CAR Christians flee to airport, seek refuge from Muslim ex-rebels

December 7, 2013 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
The U.S. State Department said it was "deeply concerned" by the violence and praised France's quick intervention.
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