World Iranians hope for an end to sanctions Tough international sanctions on Iran have affected oil sales in a country where 80% of state revenue is oil-derived. Because of these restrictions 05/08/2013
Japan Speaking robot has sent to the space from Japan He is only 34 centimetres tall and weighs just one kilo, but he’s going to be launched into space. Kirobo, a knee-high talking robot, rocketed off 05/08/2013
Turkey Turkish ex-army boss Basbug sentenced to life for Ergenekon overthrow plot The former Chief of Staff of Turkey’s military, Ilker Basbug, has been sentenced to life behind bars for his role in a plot to overthrow the 05/08/2013
World TED winner Mitra warns teachers to be ready for change Newcastle, the United Kingdom. This is where Sugata Mitra, this year’s TED award winner lives and teaches. Thanks to him, millions of children in the 05/08/2013
Germany Child finds Egyptian mummy in his grandma’s attic A ten-year-old German boy has found an ancient Egyptian mummy in his grandmother’s attic in Diepholz, northern Germany, according to Voice of Russia 05/08/2013
