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British judge opens inquiry into former Russian agent death

British judge opens inquiry into former Russian agent death

July 31, 2014 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
Opening the inquiry, Judge Robert Owen said some hearings would be held in private to hear sensitive evidence.
Eurozone inflation slides into ‘danger zone’: ECB

Eurozone inflation slides into ‘danger zone’: ECB

July 31, 2014 - 17:15 AMT  13:15 GMT
Separate figures show that unemployment in the region fell slightly to 11.5% in June compared to 11.6% in May.
Lavrov says Russian, Chinese leaders to meet at SCO, APEC summits

Lavrov says Russian, Chinese leaders to meet at SCO, APEC summits

July 31, 2014 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
The Russian FM met with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of a regular session of the SCO Council of Heads of State.
Heavy shelling resumes in Libyan capital

Heavy shelling resumes in Libyan capital

July 31, 2014 - 16:40 AMT  12:40 GMT
Around 200 people have been killed since the clashes erupted two weeks ago in Tripoli and also in the eastern city of Benghazi.
German machinery industry says Russia sanctions hinder sales

German machinery industry says Russia sanctions hinder sales

July 31, 2014 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
Russia was Germany's 11th-biggest trading partner last year, well behind the top four of France, the Netherlands, China and the U.S.
U.S. House backs lawsuit against Obama over alleged power abuse

U.S. House backs lawsuit against Obama over alleged power abuse

July 31, 2014 - 15:33 AMT  11:33 GMT
Democrats branded the effort a political charade aimed at stirring up GOP voters for this fall's congressional elections.
Sony reports surprise eightfold jump in quarterly profit

Sony reports surprise eightfold jump in quarterly profit

July 31, 2014 - 14:44 AMT  10:44 GMT
Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast a loss. Quarterly sales climbed nearly 6 percent to 1.81 trillion yen ($17.6 billion).
Argentina defaults for second time in 13 years

Argentina defaults for second time in 13 years

July 31, 2014 - 14:38 AMT  10:38 GMT
"Unfortunately, no agreement was reached and the Republic of Argentina will imminently be in default," Daniel Pollack said.
Two Karabakh soldiers killed in Azeri attack

Two Karabakh soldiers killed in Azeri attack

July 31, 2014 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
The attack was rebuffed, with the rivals suffering heavy losses. Investigation is under way, the army’s press office said.
Dutch, Australian experts try to reach Ukraine plane crash site

Dutch, Australian experts try to reach Ukraine plane crash site

July 31, 2014 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
"The goal is to reach the spot where MH17 crashed and evaluate safety on the route from Donetsk," the Dutch team said.
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