Defense Ministry vows harsh preventive measures after Azeri attack

Defense Ministry vows harsh preventive measures after Azeri attack

December 16, 2013 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
The Armenian armed forces soldier, private Hrant Poghosyan was killed in Azeri shelling during the OSCE MG co-chairs' visit to Baku.
UN appeals for $12.9 billion aid in 2014, half for Syria

UN appeals for $12.9 billion aid in 2014, half for Syria

December 16, 2013 - 15:06 AMT  11:06 GMT
The UN appealed for $6.5 billion for Syria and neighboring countries to provide assistance to a total of 16 million people.
Turkey, EU start talks to lift visa restrictions

Turkey, EU start talks to lift visa restrictions

December 16, 2013 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
The EU is refusing to start negotiations in eight policy areas until Turkey opens its ports and airports to goods from Cyprus.
Outgoing year marked by Armenia’s choice between EU, CU: expert

Outgoing year marked by Armenia’s choice between EU, CU: expert

December 16, 2013 - 14:25 AMT  10:25 GMT
“Russian-Iranian ties are a factor in preservation of sustainable peace in neighboring states,” Andrey Areshev said.
Israeli troops shoot two Lebanese soldiers at border

Israeli troops shoot two Lebanese soldiers at border

December 16, 2013 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
The spokeswoman said Israeli forces identified "suspicious movement" along the border and shot two members of Lebanon's armed forces.
WHO says global cancer cases reached 14 million

WHO says global cancer cases reached 14 million

December 16, 2013 - 13:29 AMT  09:29 GMT
Lung cancer, which is mainly caused by smoking, was the most common cancer globally, with 1.8 million cases - about 13% of the total.
“Wrong Cops” crime comedy unveils new pics

“Wrong Cops” crime comedy unveils new pics (video)

 December 16, 2013 - 13:20 AMT  09:20 GMT
Also starring Eric Wareheim, Ray Wise, Jon LaJoie, and Grace Zariskie, Wrong Cops will be available starting December 20.
Suicide attacks, bombings across Iraq kill at least 21

Suicide attacks, bombings across Iraq kill at least 21

December 16, 2013 - 13:13 AMT  09:13 GMT
In Baghdad, a string of car bombs and roadside bombs killed at least 14 people and wounded 34, police and medical sources said.
Documents show Turkey sent over 47 tons of weaponry to Syrian rebels

Documents show Turkey sent over 47 tons of weaponry to Syrian rebels

December 16, 2013 - 13:02 AMT  09:02 GMT
Turkey has repeatedly denied providing military assistance to the Syrian rebels, despite several reports claiming otherwise.
S. Korean president convenes security officials over North

S. Korean president convenes security officials over North

December 16, 2013 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
The president later met her foreign affairs and security officials in a specially convened session to discuss events in the North.
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