IOC mulls new medal events for 2016 Rio Olympics

IOC mulls new medal events for 2016 Rio Olympics

April 9, 2013 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Currently, the Rio Games are to award 306 gold medals across 28 sports with a maximum of 10,700 athletes.
Israeli delegation’s visit to Turkey for compensation talks delayed

Israeli delegation’s visit to Turkey for compensation talks delayed

April 9, 2013 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
Bülent Arınç said Mavi Marmara victims declared that they would not withdraw their lawsuits against Israeli commanders.
N. Korea warns foreigners in South to take evacuation measures

N. Korea warns foreigners in South to take evacuation measures

April 9, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
"We do not wish harm on foreigners in South Korea should there be a war," the state-run KCNA news agency said.
Syria reportedly rejects expanded UN chemical weapons probe

Syria reportedly rejects expanded UN chemical weapons probe

April 9, 2013 - 10:16 AMT  06:16 GMT
“Syria cannot accept these maneuvers by the UN Secretariat, taking into account the negative role it had played in Iraq,” the source said.
ADB: economic growth in developing Asia picking up

ADB: economic growth in developing Asia picking up

April 9, 2013 - 10:05 AMT  06:05 GMT
The ADB also warned that Asia needs to secure enough clean and cheap energy to support long-term growth.
Shares in Greek banks fall up to 30%

Shares in Greek banks fall up to 30%

April 9, 2013 - 10:01 AMT  06:01 GMT
National Bank of Greece (NBG) and Eurobank fell by 30% in morning trade, while Alpha and Piraeus lost up to 20%.
U.S. Defense Secretary to visit Israel this month – report

U.S. Defense Secretary to visit Israel this month – report

April 9, 2013 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
Hagel's visit will follow a trip by Secretary of State Kerry who is currently visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Tumblr unveils dramatic changes to its Android app

Tumblr unveils dramatic changes to its Android app

April 9, 2013 - 09:34 AMT  05:34 GMT
The last significant update to its interface was in 2012, when the app began supporting tablets, accommodating larger screens.
Scientists trace genetic cause of leukaemia back in womb

Scientists trace genetic cause of leukaemia back in womb

April 9, 2013 - 09:28 AMT  05:28 GMT
Although ALL is often curable, the medicines used to treat it can cause unpleasant and sometimes severe side effects.
Ford says Focus world’s best-selling vehicle in 2012

Ford says Focus world’s best-selling vehicle in 2012

April 9, 2013 - 09:15 AMT  05:15 GMT
More than a quarter of all Focuses were sold in China, its largest market. The U.S. was the car's second-largest market.
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