Israel's labor federation launches nationwide strike

February 8, 2012 - 10:41 AMT  00:29 GMT
Union leaders are protesting the widespread use of contract workers who earn less than workers who are directly employed.
Vladimir Akopian beats Marin Bosiocic at Aeroflot Оpen

Vladimir Akopian beats Marin Bosiocic at Aeroflot Оpen

February 8, 2012 - 10:38 AMT  00:29 GMT
Meanwhile Hrant Melkumyan and Karen Grigoryan lost to Jorge Cori (Peru) and Zhou Jianchao (China) respectively.
U.S. fears Syria’s Assad peace initiatives to be invalid

U.S. fears Syria’s Assad peace initiatives to be invalid

February 8, 2012 - 10:34 AMT  00:29 GMT
The Department of State spokeswoman refused to comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s recent visit to Syria.
Sarkozy urges Turkey to respect its partners

Sarkozy urges Turkey to respect its partners

February 8, 2012 - 10:18 AMT  00:29 GMT
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that he shows great respect for Turkey, which should, in return, respect its partners.
Saleh to return to Yemen before presidential vote

Saleh to return to Yemen before presidential vote

February 8, 2012 - 09:56 AMT  00:29 GMT
On Nov 23, Saleh signed a Gulf initiative, handing over power to vice-president Hadi to organise an early election within 90 days.
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