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China's Navy Gets 1st Aircraft Carrier

China's first aircraft carrier, an overhauled former Soviet vessel, has been formally handed over to China's navy.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 15:02 | Viewed: 3046

Iran Vows to Defend Itself against US, Israeli Attack

Iran will defend itself against any potential attack over the Iranian nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an interview with CNN.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 13:07 | Viewed: 1345

No Opposition in New Belarusian Parliament, Vote Allegedly Rigged

No oppositional formations have made it into parliament, as rivals of President Alexander Lukashenko have stated that Sunday's elections were openly rigged.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 11:14 | Viewed: 989

Major EU Countries Call for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, according to diplomats.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 08:11 | Viewed: 1126

Swiss Say No to Full Smoking Ban in Public Spaces

Voters in Switzerland appear to have rejected a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places at a referendum.

World | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 18:51 | Viewed: 1657

Avalanche Kills Climbers in Nepal

At least nine climbers are feared dead and six more are missing in Nepal after an avalanche swept away Europeans and others on a Himalayan peak.

World | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 16:49 | Viewed: 828

Belarus Votes in 'Fixed' General Election

Voters in Belarus are going to the polls Sunday to elect the country's new parliament in what is seen by many an already decided outcome.

World | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1542

Israel-Iran War Inevitable, Iran Says

A war between Israel and Iran "will eventually happen", according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Gen.

World | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 17:37 | Viewed: 1754

Facebook Turns Off Facial Recognition Tool in EU

Facebook has suspended the facial recognition tool that suggests when registered users could be tagged in photographs uploaded to its website.

World | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 16:13 | Viewed: 1309

3 Killed in Pakistan 'Innocence of Muslims' Clashes

At least three people have been killed and dozens injured in clashes between Pakistani police and protesters over the low-budget US film "The Innocence of Muslims" that has sparked riots across the Islamic world.

World | September 21, 2012, Friday // 19:08 | Viewed: 1622

Czech Republic's Prague Airport Officially Renamed after Vaclav Havel

The international airport in the capital of the Czech Republic has formally been named after Czech dissident, author, and former President Vaclav Havel, as the sign with Havel's name was installed on Friday.

World | September 21, 2012, Friday // 15:57 | Viewed: 8475

Poland Angered by Ukrainian Graveyard Fashion Shoot

Poland has protested a photo exhibition by a Ukrainian fashion magazine featuring models posing next to graves of Polish World War I soldiers in Ukraine.

World | September 21, 2012, Friday // 14:47 | Viewed: 2159

Anti-Muslim Film Was 'Excuse' for Attacks, Obama Says

Extremists used the controversial film "Innocence of Muslims" as a pretext to carry out worldwide attacks, according to US President Barack Obama.

World | September 21, 2012, Friday // 11:55 | Viewed: 1040

Italy, Switzerland Included in US Piracy Blacklist

Italy and Switzerland have made their first appearance on the Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus' annual watch list of copyright offenders.

World | September 21, 2012, Friday // 09:44 | Viewed: 1397

Czech Republic Bans Export of Spirits over Deadly Bootleg Liqour

The Czech government has imposed a ban on hard liquor exports following the deaths of 23 people, with the victims .

World | September 21, 2012, Friday // 08:08 | Viewed: 1190

PM Wen Jiabao: China to Continue Helping EU

Outgoing Chinese PM Wen Jiabao reaffirmed his country's commitment to help the EU sort out its financial crisis, during his final visit to Brussels Thursday.

World | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 15:53 | Viewed: 1367

Croatian Army Rescues Balkan Soldiers from Afghanistan

A helicopter unit of the Croatian army has rescued 38 beseiged soldiers from different Balkan countries in Afghanistan, writes Croatian paper Jutarnji List Thursday.

World | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 14:52 | Viewed: 6410

France Bans Protests at Paris Mosque over Film

Paris police have banned a rally against anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" scheduled for Saturday outside the Grand Mosque in Paris.

World | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 14:49 | Viewed: 1492

Greece, Troika Move Closer to Budget Cutting Deal

Greece and a visiting troika of international inspectors have closed in on a planned multi-billion euro package of budget cuts, according to a Greek government official.

World | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 10:57 | Viewed: 1186

Benghazi Consulate Attack Was Terrorism, US Says

The September 11 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi was in fact "a terrorist attack", with indications that al Qaeda were directly involved, according to a top US official.

World | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 09:04 | Viewed: 1193

Assad: War in Syria Favors Israel

The civil war in Syria is directed against all forces opposing Israel, stated embattled Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

World | September 19, 2012, Wednesday // 19:48 | Viewed: 1501
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