Over 1,000 killed in two weeks of fighting between Syria rebel groups

Over 1,000 killed in two weeks of fighting between Syria rebel groups

January 16, 2014 - 23:50 AMT  19:50 GMT
The count included 130 civilians, 21 of them executed by ISIL at the children's hospital that was the group's base in Aleppo.
CA Assembly Education Panel adopts Genocide curriculum measure

CA Assembly Education Panel adopts Genocide curriculum measure

January 16, 2014 - 23:34 AMT  19:34 GMT
Following a 30 minute discussion, the CA Assembly Education Committee adopted the measure with a vote of 7-0.
Iran's Rouhani criticizes opponents of nuclear deal

Iran's Rouhani criticizes opponents of nuclear deal

January 16, 2014 - 23:07 AMT  19:07 GMT
Last week, the so-called P5+1 world powers and Iran agreed to start implementing the terms of the Geneva deal struck in November.
Kalashnikov signs contract to sell 200,000 firearms to Canada, U.S.

Kalashnikov signs contract to sell 200,000 firearms to Canada, U.S.

January 16, 2014 - 22:47 AMT  18:47 GMT
Kalashnikov has been working closely with RWC for two years and sells more than 90% of its civilian export models to American consumers.
Syria chemical weapons transport slows over security concerns

Syria chemical weapons transport slows over security concerns

January 16, 2014 - 22:35 AMT  18:35 GMT
Ahmet Uzumcu said the transport delays were due to technical problems and the obvious difficulties of operating in a warzone.
Turkey removes a series of high-profile prosecutors

Turkey removes a series of high-profile prosecutors

January 16, 2014 - 22:15 AMT  18:15 GMT
They came a day after the government tightened its grip on a panel that controls the appointment of all judges and prosecutors.
SCSU offers summer study-abroad program in Armenia

SCSU offers summer study-abroad program in Armenia

January 16, 2014 - 21:32 AMT  17:32 GMT
A faculty-led study abroad program to Armenia will offer to explore the richness and diversity of Armenian art and architecture.
Formula 1 boss to be tried on bribery charges, court says

Formula 1 boss to be tried on bribery charges, court says

January 16, 2014 - 15:56 AMT  11:56 GMT
Ecclestone is accused of giving a $45mln bribe to a German banker who is serving a jail sentence for receiving the payment.
French Armenians rally against Turkey’s accession to EU

French Armenians rally against Turkey’s accession to EU

January 16, 2014 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
Similar protests organized by the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations in France will be held in Montpellier, Lyon and Marseilles.
OSCE CiO: peace should never be taken for granted

OSCE CiO: peace should never be taken for granted

January 16, 2014 - 15:24 AMT  11:24 GMT
Burkhalter called on representatives of the OSCE’s 57 participating States to draw from the lessons of the First World War.
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