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Struggle against sex-selective abortions to give results in 1-2 years

Struggle against sex-selective abortions to give results in 1-2 years

July 21, 2015 - 19:06 AMT  15:06 GMT
"We can already see a positive change: if the girl-boy ratio was 100-115 in 2012, it is 100-112 now,” Gayane Avagyan said.
Magnitude 4.0 quake hits San Francisco Bay Area

Magnitude 4.0 quake hits San Francisco Bay Area

July 21, 2015 - 18:37 AMT  14:37 GMT
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit shortly after 2:30 am near Fremont, about 35 miles southeast of San Francisco.
Brazilian President’s popularity continues to tumble: opinion poll

Brazilian President’s popularity continues to tumble: opinion poll

July 21, 2015 - 18:29 AMT  14:29 GMT
The CNT/MDA poll showed that her government's approval rating has fallen to 7.7% compared with 10.8% in a previous survey.
Lufthansa plane nearly collides with drone near Warsaw airport

Lufthansa plane nearly collides with drone near Warsaw airport

July 21, 2015 - 18:11 AMT  14:11 GMT
Police are investigating the incident to determine who operated the drone, which should not have been where it was.
Greece should wrap up bailout talks by Aug 20: spokeswoman

Greece should wrap up bailout talks by Aug 20: spokeswoman

July 21, 2015 - 17:50 AMT  13:50 GMT
“Immediately after the vote of the prior actions, negotiations with the lenders will start,” Olga Gerovasili said in a statement.
Aivazovsky's Ninth Wave listed among 10 best seascapes

Aivazovsky's Ninth Wave listed among 10 best seascapes

July 21, 2015 - 17:16 AMT  13:16 GMT
Buckland, whose works are showcased in private and public collections in London, Paris, Washington and elsewhere, compiled the list.
VivaCell-MTS offers possibility to switch tariff plan via phone

VivaCell-MTS offers possibility to switch tariff plan via phone

July 21, 2015 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
The subscriber needs to apply for the switch of the tariff plan by dialing *198# from the mobile phone and follow the instructions.
HRW: Egyptian security forces detained dozens secretly

HRW: Egyptian security forces detained dozens secretly

July 21, 2015 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
The U.S.-based group said in some cases state officials either denied holding individuals or refused to reveal their fates.
79% of parents consider university a ‘must have’: HSBC survey

79% of parents consider university a ‘must have’: HSBC survey

July 21, 2015 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
The report shows that 70% of parents would consider paying more for a university education abroad than for a domestic one.
2015 going to be warmest on record, scientists say

2015 going to be warmest on record, scientists say

July 21, 2015 - 15:21 AMT  11:21 GMT
Earth has broken monthly heat records 25 times since the year 2000 but hasn’t broken a monthly cold record since 1916.
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