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Pensioner shoots himself at Greek Parliament, refuses to 'search for food in garbage' (PHOTOS)A 77-year-old Greek man has committed suicide in central Athens by the nation’s parliament, shooting himself with a handgun in apparent financial desperation. 1 Friends of Syria undermine peace process - LavrovThe actions of Friends of Syria group of states jeopardize realization of the UN peace plan for Syria, undermining international efforts to end violence in the country, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said. 2 ‘Not a country’: ICC blocks Palestine war crimes probeThe ICC has refused Palestine’s bid for an investigation into the Israeli military offensive on the Gaza strip on the basis that Palestine is not a recognized state. Human rights groups have strongly criticized the move, while Israel has praised it. 3 2,500 US marines in Australia ‘not a military base’The first rotation of about 200 US marines has arrived in Australia on a six-month training deployment. A total of 2,500 troops are expected to arrive over the next few years in Darwin to enhance the US’s military presence in the Asia-Pacific. 4 America’s dangerous game in YemenWashington has ramped up its efforts against Al-Qaeda in Yemen, launching dozens of air attacks targeting the terror group. However it risks getting drawn into another military operation abroad. 5

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Today: 20:59 Violent storm kills four, injures hundreds in Japan (VIDEO) Police say a huge storm has killed at least four people and injured over 400 in Japan as violent winds and rain continued to batter the nation, leaving thousands of homes without electricity.		Today: 20:35 You can leave your shoes on! Airport security to be reviewed The Ministry of Transport wants to allow air passengers to keep their shoes on and has proposed changing security procedures at Russian airports.
Today: 20:35 Moscow’s wait for spring goes on with more snow forecast While weather forecasters say spring is about to arrive, Mother Nature is putting Muscovites' patience to one more test.		Today: 20:34 Nuke sub heads indian weapons buying spree India is joining the elite club of nations having submarines capable of deploying nuclear weapons as it leases an Akula class boat from Russia.
Today: 20:25 1 comment United States launch top-secret spy satellite The United States has successfully launched a multi-million dollar rocket into the sky outside of Los Angeles, but details regarding the cargo of the craft are not being released, as the government refuses to comment fully on the classified mission.		Today: 20:19 Court authorizes Magnitsky case review against relatives’ wishes A Moscow court has ruled that it was legal to reopen the tax-evasion case against the deceased lawyer Sergey Magnitsky.
Today: 19:52 Death by a thousand cuts at Yahoo? Yahoo is to become “smaller, nimbler, more profitable” according to its CEO Scott Thompson, and the first step is to get rid of 2,000 staff. The internet company is cutting 14 percent of its work force as it tries to turn itself around.		Today: 19:15 Avangard drive regular winners Traktor in tight corner Avangard are just one win away from the Gagarin Cup finals after beating regular season champions Traktor, 3-1, on home ice.
Today: 19:08 2 comments Bout: I'm a hunted deer, US wants my head on their trophy-wall Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who was found guilty of arms smuggling and conspiracy by a New York court, has called his trial “hypocritical” and an example of “double standards”. Viktor Bout case		Today: 18:57 3 comments Students pepper-sprayed for protesting at Santa Monica College (VIDEO) Student protesters demonstrating against the rising cost of classes at Santa Monica College in California were met with a barrage of pepper spray late Tuesday. Around 30 people were attacked, including a small child and a congressional candidate.

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