Microsoft in talks to open New York City retail store: report

Microsoft in talks to open New York City retail store: report

August 7, 2014 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
The company last flirted with New York retail in 2012, when it opened a temporary pop-up store in Times Square for the holidays.
Russia imposes 'full embargo' on food imports from EU, U.S.

Russia imposes 'full embargo' on food imports from EU, U.S.

August 7, 2014 - 13:30 AMT  09:30 GMT
Russia is also banning Ukrainian airlines from transit across its territory, PM Medvedev said in televised comments.
Assyrian Patriarch urges UN to protect Christians in Iraq

Assyrian Patriarch urges UN to protect Christians in Iraq

August 7, 2014 - 12:47 AMT  08:47 GMT
His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV urged the UN to act quickly to halt and remedy this dire and bloody situation for the Christians in Iraq.
Shelling of Armenian positions continues, no casualties

Shelling of Armenian positions continues, no casualties

August 7, 2014 - 12:16 AMT  08:16 GMT
According to the Armenian Defense Ministry, 56 Azeri ceasefire violations were registered on August 5-6, with 7175 shots fired.
Iran, U.S. set to resume nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran, U.S. set to resume nuclear talks in Geneva

August 7, 2014 - 11:20 AMT  07:20 GMT
Other world powers, including Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China, are not expected to participate in the meeting.
Serbia, Bosnia hit by heavy flooding

Serbia, Bosnia hit by heavy flooding

August 7, 2014 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
Local media in Serbia say a man, aged 65, drowned after floodwaters swept through his home in Banja Koviljaca.
Obama says Ukraine doesn’t need extra military assistance yet

Obama says Ukraine doesn’t need extra military assistance yet

August 7, 2014 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
"Now if you start seeing an invasion by Russia, that's obviously a different set of questions. We're not there yet," he said.
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