Spain: Rajoy’s party signs deal seeking to form government

Spain: Rajoy’s party signs deal seeking to form government

August 19, 2016 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
In the first confidence vote, Rajoy must garner an absolute majority of lawmaker votes. Failing that, he would face a second vote.
7.4-magnitude quake hits southern Atlantic Ocean

7.4-magnitude quake hits southern Atlantic Ocean

August 19, 2016 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
The earthquake was centered east-southeast of the British administered South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.
Germany rebuffs Greek demand for WWII reparations

Germany rebuffs Greek demand for WWII reparations

August 19, 2016 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
"The question of German reparations has been conclusively dealt with, legally and politically," Steffen Seibert said.
Gyumri massacre: Permyakov’s verdict due on Aug 23

Gyumri massacre: Permyakov’s verdict due on Aug 23

August 19, 2016 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
At a session in the Court of First Instance of Shirak province, Permyakov’s lawyer, Eduard Aghajanyan delivered a defense speech.
Massive rallies to pressure Nigerian govt. to rescue Boko Haram captives

Massive rallies to pressure Nigerian govt. to rescue Boko Haram captives

August 19, 2016 - 15:12 AMT  11:12 GMT
The said that the protests will also focus on issues regarding the humanitarian crisis, corruption and the arms deal saga.
NASA planning to hand over the ISS to private corporation

NASA planning to hand over the ISS to private corporation

August 19, 2016 - 14:25 AMT  10:25 GMT
The timing fits with the end of the U.S. Government’s current funding of the ISS program, which was extended through 2020.
“Blade Runner” sequel casting wraps; Jared Leto is on board

“Blade Runner” sequel casting wraps; Jared Leto is on board

August 19, 2016 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
Leto joins a cast that includes Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Carla Juri Mackenzie Davis.
Merkel sees no reason to lift EU sanctions against Russia

Merkel sees no reason to lift EU sanctions against Russia

August 19, 2016 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
“There is no reason to lift the sanctions as Moscow has not fulfilled all of its commitments under the Minsk peace plan,” she said.
Jailed opposition figure seeks to run in Armenia local elections

Jailed opposition figure seeks to run in Armenia local elections

August 19, 2016 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
Arayik Khandoyan wants to become the chief of Tsaghkahovit community in Armenia’s Aragatsotn province.
Drift modeling used to define new MH370 search zone

Drift modeling used to define new MH370 search zone

August 19, 2016 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
"If it is not in the area which we defined, it's going to be somewhere else in the near vicinity," Greg Hood said.
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