Ukraine forces, pro-Russian activists clash amid talk of ceasefire

Ukraine forces, pro-Russian activists clash amid talk of ceasefire

June 19, 2014 - 18:29 AMT  14:29 GMT
According to a UN estimate reported this week, at least 356 people, including 257 civilians, have been killed in eastern Ukraine since 7 May.
Official refuses comment on Eurasian Economic Union accession delay

Official refuses comment on Eurasian Economic Union accession delay

June 19, 2014 - 18:00 AMT  14:00 GMT
“We are working to prevent a rise in the prices of sensitive products after accession to the Eurasian Economic Union,” Karen Chshmarityan said.
Iraq forces battle Sunni rebels for control of major oil refinery

Iraq forces battle Sunni rebels for control of major oil refinery

June 19, 2014 - 17:33 AMT  13:33 GMT
A govt. spokesman said that its forces were in "complete control" but a witness in Baiji said fighting was continuing and ISIL militants were still present.
Armenia backs Georgia-Russia railway communication relaunch: President

Armenia backs Georgia-Russia railway communication relaunch: President

June 19, 2014 - 16:51 AMT  12:51 GMT
“No serious discussions on the issue were initiated, but we want the railway to start functioning. It’s of vital importance to us,” Sargsyan said.
Google maps marks Artsakh as Nagorno Karabakh Republic, irks Baku

Google maps marks Artsakh as Nagorno Karabakh Republic, irks Baku

June 19, 2014 - 15:41 AMT  11:41 GMT
The Republic Seismological Service Center under Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences “raised the alarm” on the fact.
Renowned jazz pianist Horace Silver dies at 85

Renowned jazz pianist Horace Silver dies at 85

June 19, 2014 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
Working with the drummer Art Blakey, he co-founded the prototype of hard bop bands, the Jazz Messengers in 1953.
EFSE, Araratbank sign $12mln loan agreement for MSE development

EFSE, Araratbank sign $12mln loan agreement for MSE development

June 19, 2014 - 14:10 AMT  10:10 GMT
"The funding enabled us to offer our clients financing under long-term, affordable and competitive terms," Osipyan said.
“American Hustle” star to join Mel Gibson in “Blood Father” thriller

“American Hustle” star to join Mel Gibson in “Blood Father” thriller

June 19, 2014 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
Gibson plays an ex-con whose daughter (Erin Moriarty, “True Detective”) is threatened by a group of drug-running criminals.
U.S. Federal Reserve cuts growth forecast for 2014

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts growth forecast for 2014

June 19, 2014 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
This is the fifth cut in purchases since December and it is expected to stop buying bonds altogether by the autumn.
Sugar prices rise to highest level in eight months

Sugar prices rise to highest level in eight months

June 19, 2014 - 13:37 AMT  09:37 GMT
Platinum rose $7.70, or 0.5 percent, to $1,450.80 an ounce and palladium added $5.95, or 0.7 percent, to $822.60 an ounce.
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