Former French President Sarkozy held for questioning: report

Former French President Sarkozy held for questioning: report

July 1, 2014 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
Sarkozy arrived to be quizzed by investigators at their offices in Nanterre, west of Paris, after his lawyer was held for questioning.
U.S. Congressman calls for coordinated assistance to Javakhk

U.S. Congressman calls for coordinated assistance to Javakhk

July 1, 2014 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
Margvelashvilli expressed his willingness to coordinate assistance to the region, and added a new sense of urgency to the issue.
Russia urges UN to prevent Syrian oil sale by terrorist groups

Russia urges UN to prevent Syrian oil sale by terrorist groups

July 1, 2014 - 09:58 AMT  05:58 GMT
The draft statement notes that oilfields in control of terrorists generate one of their main sources of income.
Ukraine President ends ceasefire, vows 'to attack'

Ukraine President ends ceasefire, vows 'to attack'

July 1, 2014 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
"The decision not to continue the ceasefire is our answer to terrorists, militants and marauders," Poroshenko said.
Iraqi MPs to form new govt. to keep country from splitting

Iraqi MPs to form new govt. to keep country from splitting

July 1, 2014 - 09:22 AMT  05:22 GMT
In another move to beef up its military presence in Iraq, the United States said it was sending 300 more troops to Iraq.
Swedish-Armenian Committee for Justice and Democracy formed

Swedish-Armenian Committee for Justice and Democracy formed

July 1, 2014 - 09:08 AMT  05:08 GMT
A ceremonial event announcing the formation of the organization was attended by the Armenian ambassador to Sweden Artak Apitonian.
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