Russia to base Mistral-class assault ships in Far East ports

Russia to base Mistral-class assault ships in Far East ports

April 16, 2013 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
Roman Filimonov said the necessary infrastructure for the two ships is due to be built in the Primorsky Krai by 2015.
Turkish plane en route to Kabul diverts over bomb suspicion

Turkish plane en route to Kabul diverts over bomb suspicion

April 16, 2013 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
An Airbus 320 belonging to Turkish Airlines with flight number TK-706 left Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport with 135 passengers at 3:05 am.
No info on Armenians hurt in Boston blasts, Foreign Ministry says

No info on Armenians hurt in Boston blasts, Foreign Ministry says

April 16, 2013 - 13:36 AMT  09:36 GMT
At least three have been killed and more than 100 injured in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Japanese court rejects petition to close down Ohi nuke reactors

Japanese court rejects petition to close down Ohi nuke reactors

April 16, 2013 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
The country's new nuclear regulator is still investigating whether the suspected fault under the station is active.
Bleacherreport.com sees Mkhitaryan's possible transfer to Chelsea

Bleacherreport.com sees Mkhitaryan's possible transfer to Chelsea

April 16, 2013 - 13:20 AMT  09:20 GMT
With no contract currently offered to veteran midfielder Frank Lampard, the future of the 34-year-old is uncertain.
Syria's Assad issues general amnesty

Syria's Assad issues general amnesty

April 16, 2013 - 13:05 AMT  09:05 GMT
"Syrians who joined a terrorist organization will only have to serve a quarter of their sentences," said the decree.
Pakistani Taliban deny any role in Boston Marathon bombings

Pakistani Taliban deny any role in Boston Marathon bombings

April 16, 2013 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
The Times Square attacker has admitted to getting training from the Pakistani Taliban in the country's tribal region.
UN agencies’ heads issue joint appeal on Syria

UN agencies’ heads issue joint appeal on Syria

April 16, 2013 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
The UN says at least 70,000 people have been killed and 1.2 million left homeless since the conflict began.
DNA tests reportedly show most horsemeat in France

DNA tests reportedly show most horsemeat in France

April 16, 2013 - 12:21 AMT  08:21 GMT
In Britain150 official tests carried out as part of the EU-funded program returned no positive results for horsemeat.
Russian Deputy PM says U.S. missile shield ‘a bluff’

Russian Deputy PM says U.S. missile shield ‘a bluff’

April 16, 2013 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
“The missile shield is nothing for us, it’s a bluff,” Dmitry Rogozin said during his speech at the Russian embassy in London.
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