Russian cabinet unanimously backs smoking ban bill

Russian cabinet unanimously backs smoking ban bill

October 18, 2012 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
"A decision must be taken, we need to move in a civilized direction, as the whole world is doing," Dmitry Medvedev said.
Emmanuelle star Sylvia Kristel dies at 60

Emmanuelle star Sylvia Kristel dies at 60

October 18, 2012 - 14:53 AMT  10:53 GMT
Released in 1974, the soft-focus French film was one of the first erotic movies to be shown in mainstream cinemas.
Nokia reports $754mln operating loss in Q3

Nokia reports $754mln operating loss in Q3

October 18, 2012 - 14:25 AMT  10:25 GMT
Overall, the Finnish company sold a meager 6.3 million smartphones, down 63 percent compared to last year.
2012 state budget performance discussed in Artsakh

2012 state budget performance discussed in Artsakh

October 18, 2012 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
Artsakh President stressed the need for the state budget to cover all the areas of the country's socioeconomic development.
Shell hits Yemeni weapons depot near general's HQ

Shell hits Yemeni weapons depot near general's HQ

October 18, 2012 - 14:16 AMT  10:16 GMT
The source said there were no casualties and an investigation was under way to determine who fired the shell.
Areximbank–Gazprombank Group posts growth of key indices in Q 3

Areximbank–Gazprombank Group posts growth of key indices in Q 3

October 18, 2012 - 14:05 AMT  10:05 GMT
The bank liabilities totaled AMD 95.8 bln., increasing by AMD 28.9 bln (43.3%) against the last year’s index.
Turkish forces kill 20 PKK rebels near Iraqi border

Turkish forces kill 20 PKK rebels near Iraqi border

October 18, 2012 - 13:59 AMT  09:59 GMT
Unmanned aerial vehicles detected a group of some 30 PKK rebels and dropped bombs on the area, killing 20 of them.
Armenian hackers “congratulate” Azerbaijan on independence day

Armenian hackers “congratulate” Azerbaijan on independence day

October 18, 2012 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
Armenian hackers attacked over 30 websites, posting slain Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan’s photo.
Commander says Iran has prepared for

Commander says Iran has prepared for "global battles"

October 18, 2012 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
Gen. Hossein Salami spoke on the sidelines of urban combat drills in Tehran by some 15,000 paramilitary fighters known as Basiji.
Drone attack kills 9 suspected al-Qaida terrorists in Yemen

Drone attack kills 9 suspected al-Qaida terrorists in Yemen

October 18, 2012 - 13:02 AMT  09:02 GMT
The security source confirmed that Shaddadi was among the dead and that four others were from the town of Jaar.
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