Oil prices drop to three-month low as U.S. rig count climbs

Oil prices drop to three-month low as U.S. rig count climbs

March 13, 2017 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
Brent crude is set to drop for a fifth day, its biggest losing streak since a six-day slump that ended on November 4.
In Armenia, ‘What do you want to be?’ is asked in infancy: NYT

In Armenia, ‘What do you want to be?’ is asked in infancy: NYT

March 13, 2017 - 11:12 AMT  07:12 GMT
"Children in Armenia start thinking about their careers at a very young age — around six months or so," NYT says.
Berlin airport workers planning another strike over pay

Berlin airport workers planning another strike over pay

March 13, 2017 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
Tens of thousands of passengers were stranded in Berlin on March 10 as the last strike by ground staff led to the cancellation of nearly 700 flights.
Landslide at Ethiopia garbage dump kills 46, including children

Landslide at Ethiopia garbage dump kills 46, including children

March 13, 2017 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
Dagmawit Moges, head of the city communications bureau, said 46 people had died -- 32 female and 14 male, including some children.
China president urges advanced technology for military

China president urges advanced technology for military

March 13, 2017 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
China's military needs to promote technological innovation as the "key" to its upgrading and modernization, President Xi Jinping said.
Trump to meet Saudi deputy crown prince amid terror threats

Trump to meet Saudi deputy crown prince amid terror threats

March 13, 2017 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
The visit comes as the U.S. expands its military mission against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen.
Azerbaijan uses anti-tank grenade launcher on Artsakh contact line

Azerbaijan uses anti-tank grenade launcher on Artsakh contact line

March 13, 2017 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
The Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation on the contact line and protectingtheir positions.
Russia impatient for improved dialogue with U.S. - Kremlin

Russia impatient for improved dialogue with U.S. - Kremlin

March 13, 2017 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
Dmitri Peskov said Russia's government is eager for improved U.S.-Russian relations, calling it "unpardonable not to be in dialogue."
Death toll from double bomb attack in Damascus climbs to 74

Death toll from double bomb attack in Damascus climbs to 74

March 13, 2017 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
There has been no claim of responsibility. The Hezbollah-run al-Manar TV station said it was carried out by two suicide bombers.
Erdogan slams Netherlands over blocking Turkish visit

Erdogan slams Netherlands over blocking Turkish visit

March 13, 2017 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Dutch police used dogs and water cannon on March 12 to disperse hundreds of protesters waving Turkish flags outside the consulate in Rotterdam.
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