Ukrainian President sacks armed forces head

Ukrainian President sacks armed forces head

February 19, 2014 - 22:40 AMT  18:40 GMT
Col Gen Zamana has been replaced by the commander of Ukraine's navy, Admiral Yuriy Ilyin, by presidential decree, Yanukovych's website said.
Islamist rebels in eastern Syria order women to put on Islamic veil

Islamist rebels in eastern Syria order women to put on Islamic veil

February 19, 2014 - 22:32 AMT  18:32 GMT
Armed Islamist groups have become the most powerful force in the almost three-year-old uprising against President Bashar al-Assad.

"Ride Along" hit comedy sequel in the works

February 19, 2014 - 18:02 AMT  14:02 GMT
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are closing to reprise their roles as the quick-witted security guard who has his eye on his partner’s sister.
Ukraine’s acting PM says protests ‘attempt to seize power’

Ukraine’s acting PM says protests ‘attempt to seize power’

February 19, 2014 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT
“This is the manipulation of people’s minds and an attempt to take power by force,” Serhiy Arbuzov told a Cabinet meeting.
BAE Systems agrees Eurofighter pricing with Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems agrees Eurofighter pricing with Saudi Arabia

February 19, 2014 - 17:41 AMT  13:41 GMT
Defense group BAE Systems said the new deal was an "equitable outcome" for both sides, although full details were not disclosed.
Ankara urges to solve frozen conflicts as Baku slams OSCE Minsk Group

Ankara urges to solve frozen conflicts as Baku slams OSCE Minsk Group

February 19, 2014 - 17:33 AMT  13:33 GMT
"Borders between Turkey and Armenia won’t be opened unless the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved," Ahmet Davutoglu said.
Germany arrests man suspected of Iran smuggling

Germany arrests man suspected of Iran smuggling

February 19, 2014 - 16:49 AMT  12:49 GMT
Ali Reza B. is accused of providing so-called dual-use items that have civilian but also military uses, like vacuum pumps and valves.
Armenia poverty rate to rise under new Russian migrant law: opinion

Armenia poverty rate to rise under new Russian migrant law: opinion

February 19, 2014 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
“Armenian leadership seems to be overly calm in the face of the prospect described,” the head of the Republican Union of Employers said.
Armenia to host British Film Fest, Japanese cultural events

Armenia to host British Film Fest, Japanese cultural events

February 19, 2014 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
Also, Armenia will participate in the IX International Orthodox Film Festival Vstrecha in Russia’s Kaluga region.
EU moves to agree sanctions over Ukraine violence

EU moves to agree sanctions over Ukraine violence

February 19, 2014 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
"We have ... made it clear that the EU will respond to any deterioration on the ground," Jose Manuel Barroso said in a statement.
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