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ICRC declines to comment on Armenian captive death

ICRC declines to comment on Armenian captive death

August 8, 2014 - 18:34 AMT  14:34 GMT
“As an independent mediator, the ICRC stays in contact with the Armenian authorities and the family of the deceased,” Amatuni said.
U.S. fighter jets drop first bombs on militants in Iraq

U.S. fighter jets drop first bombs on militants in Iraq

August 8, 2014 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Rear Adm. John Kirby said two F/A-18 jets dropped 500-pound bombs on a piece of artillery and the truck towing it.
15 Ukrainian govt. troops killed in clashes

15 Ukrainian govt. troops killed in clashes

August 8, 2014 - 17:43 AMT  13:43 GMT
"Seven service staff and eight border guards were killed and 79 injured," military spokesman Andriy Lysenko told journalists.
Afghanistan to sign unity government deal

Afghanistan to sign unity government deal

August 8, 2014 - 17:24 AMT  13:24 GMT
Kerry met President Hamid Karzai and then Abdullah, a former foreign minister, and Ghani, who used to be finance minister.
Russia plans to build unique mobile sea port

Russia plans to build unique mobile sea port

August 8, 2014 - 17:05 AMT  13:05 GMT
The cost of the mobile port is several times lower than that of a stationary one, which allows the project to pay off more quickly.
Azerbaijan reports ‘sudden death’ of Armenian captive

Azerbaijan reports ‘sudden death’ of Armenian captive

August 8, 2014 - 16:17 AMT  12:17 GMT
Armenian captive Karen Petrosyan ‘died suddenly’ in Baku, after what Azerbaijan said was a cardiovascular collapse.
Turkey hopes to boost food exports to Russia

Turkey hopes to boost food exports to Russia

August 8, 2014 - 15:28 AMT  11:28 GMT
Büyükekşi said they thought Moscow’s move “would create an opportunity” for Turkish exporters to increase their trade with Russia.
No casualties reported as Azeris keep violating ceasefire

No casualties reported as Azeris keep violating ceasefire

August 8, 2014 - 14:38 AMT  10:38 GMT
31 ceasefire violations were registered on August 7-8, with over 4000 shots fired in the direction of Armenian positions.
Yahoo joins Google to create secure email system: report

Yahoo joins Google to create secure email system: report

August 8, 2014 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
The move comes as large technology companies unite to beef up their defenses against government intrusion and hacking.
Lebanon ex-PM unexpectedly returns after 3 years of self-exile

Lebanon ex-PM unexpectedly returns after 3 years of self-exile

August 8, 2014 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
Saad Hariri left Lebanon in January 2011 after his government was brought down by the Shiite group Hezbollah and its allies.
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