Israel may commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

Israel may commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

December 26, 2011 - 10:01 AMT  19:12 GMT
Following the passage of the Genocide bill by the French National Assembly, Ankara recalled its ambassador from France.

Transdniestr former parliament speaker wins presidential election

December 26, 2011 - 09:50 AMT  19:12 GMT
Shevchuk and Kaminsky faced off in the runoff after taking 38.55% and 26.3% of the vote respectively in the first round.
Pope calls for end to bloodshed in Syria

Pope calls for end to bloodshed in Syria

December 26, 2011 - 09:47 AMT  19:12 GMT
"May the Lord come to the aid of our world torn by so many conflicts which even today stain the Earth with blood," he said.
Israel’s FM questions Europe's attempts on Iran nuclear issue

Israel’s FM questions Europe's attempts on Iran nuclear issue

December 26, 2011 - 09:40 AMT  05:40 GMT
Earlier this month, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak urged Europe to impose crippling sanctions on Iran.
Hackers attack U.S. security think tank Stratfor website

Hackers attack U.S. security think tank Stratfor website

December 26, 2011 - 09:37 AMT  19:12 GMT
Hackers claiming to be the group Anonymous said they had obtained around 4,000 credit card details, passwords

Japan, China to cut dollar dependence in bilateral trade

December 26, 2011 - 09:25 AMT  19:12 GMT
China is Japan’s biggest trading partner with 26.5 trillion yen ($340 billion) in two-way transactions last year.
Iran dissident camp struck in Iraq

Iran dissident camp struck in Iraq

December 26, 2011 - 09:24 AMT  19:12 GMT
At least two rockets struck a camp in central Iraq housing Iranian dissidents Sunday, December 25 evening.
Turkish FM deems Genocide bill passage as complex

Turkish FM deems Genocide bill passage as complex

December 26, 2011 - 09:23 AMT  19:12 GMT
France-Turkey ties deteriorated after adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial by the French National Assembly.
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