Catalonia's parliament approves independence referendum

Catalonia's parliament approves independence referendum

September 20, 2014 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
Mas earlier said Scotland's rejection of independence was "not a setback" and that having the chance to vote was "the key point".
Turkey’s ex-President denies rumors about forming new party

Turkey’s ex-President denies rumors about forming new party

September 20, 2014 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
"As I said before, I will be doing what other former presidents have been doing after they serve as the president,” Gül said.
Microsoft delays Xbox One launch in China, gives no reason

Microsoft delays Xbox One launch in China, gives no reason

September 20, 2014 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
In a statement, Microsoft VP Yusuf Mehdi said that Xbox One pre-orders in China have been “beyond our expectations.”
Iran has a role to play in fight against Islamic State: Kerry

Iran has a role to play in fight against Islamic State: Kerry

September 20, 2014 - 11:28 AMT  07:28 GMT
Last week, the U.S. said it would be inappropriate for Iran to join the coalition because of its "engagement in Syria and elsewhere".
Russia denies discrediting Malaysian jet crash investigation

Russia denies discrediting Malaysian jet crash investigation

September 20, 2014 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
Malaysia Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in Ukraine's eastern region of Donetsk, killing all 298 people on board.
Fitch says U.S. still deserves AAA credit rating

Fitch says U.S. still deserves AAA credit rating

September 20, 2014 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
Fitch noted that the economic growth in the U.S. is stronger than most other advanced countries, even if still not particularly fast.
Storm heads to Taiwan after leaving 200,000 displaced in Philippines

Storm heads to Taiwan after leaving 200,000 displaced in Philippines

September 20, 2014 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
A boat capsized in the central Philippines but all 53 crew and passengers were rescued by the navy, Alexander Pama said.
ECHR to hear Berlusconi appeal against tax fraud conviction

ECHR to hear Berlusconi appeal against tax fraud conviction

September 20, 2014 - 09:57 AMT  05:57 GMT
The 77-year-old was convicted of artificially inflating prices of film distribution rights bought by his company, Mediaset, to avoid taxes.
Dink Award winner says ‘new Turkey is a scary place’

Dink Award winner says ‘new Turkey is a scary place’

September 20, 2014 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
“This means new violations and more threats, and we are already seeing the signs of this,” Şebnem Korur Fincancı said.
Negotiators in Ukrainian peace talks agree to create buffer zone

Negotiators in Ukrainian peace talks agree to create buffer zone

September 20, 2014 - 08:55 AMT  04:55 GMT
The longer-range artillery systems are to be pulled even farther back to make sure the parties can't reach one another.
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