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As Syrian forces pound the strategic town of Qusayr with airstrikes, President al-Assad says he's dealing appropriately with the people he calls "terrorists."
20.05.2013 - 00:58
CNN's Dan Rivers reports on the influx of companies into Myanmar as the country opens up to foreign business.
20.05.2013 - 00:39
CNN's Nic Robertson says a rare interview with Bashar al-Assad shows the Syrian president hasn't changed his narrative.
20.05.2013 - 00:38
Barcelona beat Valladolid 2-1 Sunday night before lifting the La Liga trophy for the 22nd time in front of their fans at a sodden Nou Camp.
20.05.2013 - 00:35
Molecular biologist David King hits out at the scientists and PR people who he says are selling "false promises" about cloned human stem cells.
20.05.2013 - 00:28
Alex Ferguson's 1,500th and final game in charge of Manchester United ends with a thrilling 5-5 draw.
20.05.2013 - 00:23
A human embryo, containing about a couple hundred cells, is smaller than the period at the end of a sentence. Scientists need strong microscopes to see these precursors to life, and to take from them stem cells, which have the potential to become any cell in the body.
20.05.2013 - 00:07
Baseball-sized hail, wind gusts and tornadoes are threatening to pummel parts of the central Plains and Midwest on Sunday and Monday.
19.05.2013 - 23:37
With tears streaming down his face, David Beckham said farewell in his final home game as a professional footballer Saturday.
19.05.2013 - 23:04
The first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest says convincing her family to let her take part was as great a challenge as the climb itself.
19.05.2013 - 22:54
Egyptian police officers have blocked a border crossing into Israel, in protest against the kidnapping of their comrades by Islamist militants. President Mohammed Morsi has refused to negotiate with the kidnappers.
19.05.2013 - 23:05
Sweden has come out on top in the 2013 Ice Hockey World Championship, with a crushing win over wildcard finalist Switzerland.
19.05.2013 - 21:49
Nigeria's military says at least 14 Islamic extremists and three soldiers have been killed in the country's northeast. The latest clashes are part of a government offensive against Boko Haram.
19.05.2013 - 21:02
On Monday, US President Barack Obama will receive the president of Myanmar, Thein Sein, in Washington. The visit itself represents a symbolic victory in several ways, but disagreements remain between the two countries.
19.05.2013 - 19:23
Yahoo! has reportedly decided to buy popular blogging website Tumblr. The move comes as CEO Melissa Mayer tries to breathe new life into the company.
19.05.2013 - 19:17
Scientists, for the first time, have cloned embryonic stem cells using reprogrammed adult skin cells, without using human embryos. But even so, the procedure raises ethical issues.
19.05.2013 - 19:01
In Iran, your PhD is just a mouse click away – at least that's what all the Internet ads promise. Plagiarism is so yesterday; in the Internet Age, the magic word is 'ghostwriter.'
19.05.2013 - 18:59
Clay-court specialist Rafael Nadal has won his seventh Italian Open title, crushing Roger Federer at the Rome Masters. Serena Williams belted her way to the women's title.
19.05.2013 - 16:47
The Syrian military has begun closing in on an opposition-held town, which lies on key roads to the coast and northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Arab League has called an emergency meeting to move peace talks forward.
19.05.2013 - 15:14
Tunisian police have clashed with radical Islamists in a Tunis neighborhood, after Salafist movement Ansar al-Sharia told its followers to gather for its annual congress. The move defied a government ban.
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Mireille Kibibi's march to the graduation stage at Berry College was tough -- laden with the burdens of war.
19.05.2013 - 02:46
CNN's Maggie Lake talks to Tony Case from Adweek about some of the future of advertising.
19.05.2013 - 02:39
Richard Quest speaks with South African Financial Minister Pravin Gordhan about the outlook for the S. African economy.
19.05.2013 - 02:39
The key to Facebook's recovery after a disappointing public debut? Monetizing mobile. Alison Kosik reports.
19.05.2013 - 02:39
Google unveiled a new update to some old technology, making it faster, easier to exchange money using a virtual wallet.
19.05.2013 - 02:38
Garment factories are open for business after the tragic factory collapse in Bangladesh. CNN's Leone Lakhani reports.
19.05.2013 - 02:38
Most of the conversation at FutureCast focused upon the benefits of the connected car. But for all the unquestionable upsides of networked transportation, there was one issue that darkened the horizon for some of the event's participants. That issue was privacy.
18.05.2013 - 01:24
CNN contributor Jordan Valinsky argues radio's relevancy is fading fast. The internet has created "on-demand" listeners, and DJs are no longer "polluting" the experience, he says. So what's the future for radio?
17.05.2013 - 18:09
In a deal that would vault Yahoo into the premiere league of social media, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is said to be closing in on a $1 billion acquisition deal with David Karp, the CEO of New York-based Tumblr.
17.05.2013 - 15:15
The tick of a clock may be his business but Thierry Stern, boss of Patek Philippe, is happy to take his time ensuring the luxury watchmaker sticks to its traditional values.
17.05.2013 - 15:00
There is a good case for Yahoo to buy Tumblr. But there's a better case for it not to.
19.05.2013 - 19:50
The Yahoo board reportedly has approved a deal to pay $1.1 billion in cash for the blogging site Tumblr.
19.05.2013 - 17:51
Between student loans, credit cards and more, this class face an average $35,200 in debt.
19.05.2013 - 15:09
Borrowers in West Virginia have the toughest time paying back student loans.
19.05.2013 - 15:08
The U.S. is suing Apple and interrogating Cook. Lee's government pardoned him. Twice.
19.05.2013 - 15:07
A year after the company's public debut, here's who's riding high and lying low.
18.05.2013 - 23:12
These cars and trucks double as cabs, cargo vans, and everything in between.
18.05.2013 - 23:11
Rafael Benitez and David Moyes are both contemplating new beginnings after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton.
19.05.2013 - 23:10
In the wake of their Europa League final defeat, Benfica's suffering continues as bitter rivals Porto lift the Portuguese title
19.05.2013 - 22:46
Real Madrid target Carlo Ancelotti asks to leave Paris St-Germain but is told by the club "it is not possible".
19.05.2013 - 20:53
West Ham are in talks with Liverpool about taking striker Andy Carroll to Upton Park on a permanent deal.
19.05.2013 - 20:06
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says that the club has a "bright future" despite relegation and doubts about his own future.
19.05.2013 - 20:03
Gareth Bale's late winner against Sunderland is in vain as Tottenham miss out on Champions League qualification.
19.05.2013 - 20:02
Brendan Rodgers says Jamie Carragher is "a true legend", after the defender made his last Liverpool appearance against QPR.
19.05.2013 - 20:00
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking to next season after finishing 2012-13 with a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke.
19.05.2013 - 19:54
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is "disappointed" after a season-ending 1-1 draw against Southampton.
19.05.2013 - 19:51
Holders Arsenal reach Continental Cup semi-finals after coming from 2-1 down to beat Bristol Academy 4-2 in the group stages.
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Why the Coen brothers are being tipped for the Palme d'Or - plus more updates from the French Riviera
19.05.2013 - 19:46
Rod Stewart scores his first UK number one album for 34 years, going straight to the top with his LP, Time.
19.05.2013 - 18:01
A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios.
19.05.2013 - 16:58
The young UK film-makers vying for attention in Cannes
19.05.2013 - 16:15
A memorial plaque dedicated to Morecambe & Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios
19.05.2013 - 14:46
Coronation Street leads the honours as it does battle with Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and EastEnders at the British Soap Awards.
19.05.2013 - 14:28
How can the UK get back to number one at Eurovision?
19.05.2013 - 13:41
The view from backstage at the Eurovision Song Contest
19.05.2013 - 13:16
The Allah-Las perform live on the Andrew Marr Show
19.05.2013 - 11:42
Sir Jonathan Miller talks about his new play on the Andrew Marr Show
19.05.2013 - 11:40
A two mile long viaduct in China is destroyed, setting a record for the longest concrete bridge ever demolished in the country.
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19.05.2013 - 16:14
Two US holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.
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A Shetland pony forged an unlikely friendship when it adopted an orphaned lamb, even standing watch over her new family member at night.
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19.05.2013 - 11:13
Surveillance video has captured the moment when a driver in Florida lost control and crashed into another car, which ended up in a motel pool.
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17.05.2013 - 19:47
A swan has had its wings clipped for its own safety after it took a fancy to a helicopter in Jersey.
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17.05.2013 - 16:54
One in 10 women feels more intensely for a make-believe male such as James Bond than for their own partner, a survey has found.
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17.05.2013 - 15:46
Junk-food starved Gazans can now order Kentucky Fried Chicken to go thanks to a new smuggling service which brings takeout from Egypt via a network of underground tunnels.
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17.05.2013 - 11:03
Roadkill fashion, a swimming moose and a red diamond
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Teenager betrayed by his own sweet tooth when he couldn't resist Jaffa Cakes at a house in Birmingham.
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A digital creative agency has produced a video to show what users of the wearable computer Google Glass might be able to do with the technology in the future.
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- Slovenian Leaders and Managers Not Admitting Sins, Daily Says 19.05.2013Slovenia is full of anonymous sinners, who do not admit their mistakes even with themselves, the business daily Finance says in Monday's commentary dubbed "Anonymous Sinners Society", taking issue with PM Alenka Bratušek, former hardware retailer Merkur boss Bine Kordež and Diners Club Slovenije owner Tomaž Lovše. […]
- Delo: Fiscal Rule Touchstone of PM's Survival Skills 19.05.2013The entry of the balanced-budget fiscal rule will be a touchstone of PM Alenka Bratušek's survival skills among the reefs in the Slovenian political sea, the daily Delo says on Monday. […]
- Parliamentary Session Starting with Q&A 19.05.2013The regular May plenary of the National Assembly will start on Monday with questions time. Most of the questions for the government of Alenka Bratušek are linked to its crisis measures. […]
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- Govt Announces Subsidy for Developer of Ljubljana Passenger Terminal 18.05.2013Economy Minister Stanko Stepišnik has announced that the government will allocate a EUR 25m foreign investment subsidy for the Hungarian developer of the Ljubljana passenger terminal, as part of efforts to relaunch the stalled project. […]
- Internal Gas and Electricity Markets Key for EU Competitiveness 18.05.2013Functioning internal markets for natural gas and electricity, which the EU aims to establish by 2014, are crucial for competitiveness of the European Union, European Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger told a conference in Ljubljana on Friday. […]
- Slovenia Joins Calls to Exclude Culture from EU-US Free Trade 17.05.2013Slovenia joined France's initiative along with 12 other EU members in a special letter on Friday urging the European Commission, the European Parliament and other EU members to exclude culture, the audiovisual and film sector from the EU-US free trade agreement for which states are approving the EU's mandate for talks. […]
- Central Bank Bans Services by Diners Club 17.05.2013Banka Slovenije revoked Friday the license for payment service of Diners Club Slovenija, the Slovenian franchise of the American charge card operator, in a surprise move that affects 80,000 cardholders in the country and foreign cardholders wanting to use their cards in Slovenia. […]
- New Ambassadors Appointed 17.05.2013The government has appointed ambassadors to 17 countries, among them the chiefs of embassies in Washington, Moscow, Berlin and Vienna, the daily Delo reported. […]
- Govt Backs Deal on Public Sector Pay Cuts, Raises VAT 17.05.2013The cabinet confirmed on Thursday the deal on pay cuts in the public sector initialled on Tuesday by government and union representatives. It moreover decided to raise the compulsory fee for public broadcaster RTV Slovenije and backed the announced VAT hike. […]
- Jobless Rate Falls for First Time in Half a Year 17.05.2013Slovenia's jobless rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 13.4% in March, the first decrease since September 2012, the Statistics Office said on Thursday. […]
- Slovenia Ends Ice Hockey World With Good Performance Against Canada 14.05.2013Slovenia will join Austria in the lower division of world ice hockey after it went down to Canada 3:4 to book the seventh consecutive loss at the Ice Hockey World Championships late on Monday. […]
- Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Urges EU Strategy for the Region 14.05.2013Parliamentary speakers gathered at a meeting of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative at Brdo pri Kranju on Monday urged the European Commission to pass in the shortest time possible a strategy for the macroregion of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. […]
- Eurogroup Urges Slovenia to Take Prompt and Determined Action 14.05.2013Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem said after a meeting of Eurozone finance ministers on Monday that Slovenia needed to take prompt and determined action to resolve excessive macroeconomic imbalances and first of all restore trust in the banking sector and its resilience. Commissioner Olli Rehn spoke of encouraging solutions. […]