Russia test-fires Yars intercontinental ballistic missile

Russia test-fires Yars intercontinental ballistic missile

April 14, 2014 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
The test was successful as the simulated warhead hit a designated target at the Kura test range on Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula.
Nigerian bus station blast kills 71, wounds 124

Nigerian bus station blast kills 71, wounds 124

April 14, 2014 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
Reporters said they saw rescue workers and police gathering body parts as ambulances rushed the wounded to the hospitals.
Russia may be playing role in Ukraine tensions, Germany says

Russia may be playing role in Ukraine tensions, Germany says

April 14, 2014 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
"There are a lot of signs that armed groups in eastern Ukraine are getting support from Russia," Christiane Wirtz said.
$63000 donated to Kessab Armenians, attack details revealed

$63000 donated to Kessab Armenians, attack details revealed

April 14, 2014 - 16:11 AMT  12:11 GMT
Syrian army soldiers say that the militants aimed to cleanse the city of ethnic Armenians through intimidation.
Israeli minister says Kerry comments indicate ‘surrender’ to Iran

Israeli minister says Kerry comments indicate ‘surrender’ to Iran

April 14, 2014 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
"The things Kerry said in the Congress are worrying, they are surprising and they are unacceptable," Yuval Steinitz said.
Oil rises above $108 amid Ukraine tensions

Oil rises above $108 amid Ukraine tensions

April 14, 2014 - 14:32 AMT  10:32 GMT
"It can create some anxiety, as the only answer (to Russia) from the UN or NATO is more sanctions," said Olivier Jakob.
Syrian govt. troops take rebel-held town near Lebanese border: report

Syrian govt. troops take rebel-held town near Lebanese border: report

April 14, 2014 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
Since November, forces loyal to President Assad have captured several rebel strongholds in Qalamoun area along the border with Lebanon.
Libyan prosecutors open trial of Gaddafi sons, officials

Libyan prosecutors open trial of Gaddafi sons, officials

April 14, 2014 - 13:59 AMT  09:59 GMT
The trial began a day after interim Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni announced his resignation after an attack on his family.
Iran's nuclear chief concerned over atomic power plant fate

Iran's nuclear chief concerned over atomic power plant fate

April 14, 2014 - 11:17 AMT  07:17 GMT
Salehi says Iran needs 30,000 more centrifuges to enrich uranium and produce enough fuel to run the Bushehr power plant for a year.
Beijing Film Festival adds restored classics, world cinema titles

Beijing Film Festival adds restored classics, world cinema titles

April 14, 2014 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
The 34-title ‘Global View’ section includes Korean detective thriller “Cold Eyes,” India’s foreign-language Oscar-nominee “The Good Road”.
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