Kerry says Syria’s Assad not ready to step down yet

Kerry says Syria’s Assad not ready to step down yet

January 23, 2014 - 23:52 AMT  19:52 GMT
UN envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, met members of the opposition in Geneva to discuss the agenda for further discussions.
Eurozone private sector recovery gathers pace in January: survey

Eurozone private sector recovery gathers pace in January: survey

January 23, 2014 - 23:48 AMT  19:48 GMT
Separate figures from the Bank of Spain showed the country's economy grew by 0.3% in the last three months of 2013.
Anti-government protests spread to western Ukraine

Anti-government protests spread to western Ukraine

January 23, 2014 - 23:34 AMT  19:34 GMT
Residents of another western Ukrainian city, Lviv, seized the city administration building and urged governor Oleh Salo to resign.
Twitter suspends Hamas armed wing account

Twitter suspends Hamas armed wing account

January 23, 2014 - 22:51 AMT  18:51 GMT
A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, accused Twitter of suppressing freedom of speech.
Yemen says al Qaeda plot to seize banks, buildings thwarted

Yemen says al Qaeda plot to seize banks, buildings thwarted

January 23, 2014 - 22:17 AMT  18:17 GMT
The Interior Ministry said that al Qaeda's local branch planned to seize buildings in the central province of Bayda last week.
South Sudan government, rebels sign deal to end fighting

South Sudan government, rebels sign deal to end fighting

January 23, 2014 - 22:01 AMT  18:01 GMT
The leader of President Salva Kiir's delegation to talks Nhial Deng Nhial, and the leader of Machar's delegation, Taban Deng Gai, signed the pact.
Surge in cases of deadly bird flu reported in China

Surge in cases of deadly bird flu reported in China

January 23, 2014 - 21:50 AMT  17:50 GMT
Only a handful of people had been infected with H7N9 since June, but health officials have reported 73 cases so far this month.
Russia plans to fingerprint foreigners

Russia plans to fingerprint foreigners

January 23, 2014 - 21:43 AMT  17:43 GMT
An explanatory note on the draft decree says the measure will facilitate efforts to curb illegal migration and prevent terrorism.
Armenian government approves Customs Union roadmap

Armenian government approves Customs Union roadmap

January 23, 2014 - 21:29 AMT  17:29 GMT
“The list of 262 measures, of which 150 should be taken before joining the Customs Union, was approved,” Vahram Avanesyan said.
Egyptian interim PM supports army chief for president

Egyptian interim PM supports army chief for president

January 23, 2014 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Sisi is seen as the only real contender for the presidency. He enjoys broad support among Egyptians who rallied against Morsi's rule.
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