Google Nexus 5X smartphone release date set

Google Nexus 5X smartphone release date set

October 12, 2015 - 17:42 AMT  13:42 GMT
The delivery estimate on the device's Google Store listing has just been updated to "leaves warehouse by October 22".
Samsung's Galaxy S7 “to ape Apple's 3D Touch technology”

Samsung's Galaxy S7 “to ape Apple's 3D Touch technology”

October 12, 2015 - 17:29 AMT  13:29 GMT
One of the most prevalent rumours about the handset concerns its release date, with multiple sourcing tipping it to launch in late February.
U.S. sends 50 tons of ammunition to Syrian rebels

U.S. sends 50 tons of ammunition to Syrian rebels

October 12, 2015 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
The air drop of 112 pallets was the first step in the Obama Administration's urgent effort to find new ways to support those groups.
EU, Armenia expected to start negotiations on new agreement soon

EU, Armenia expected to start negotiations on new agreement soon

October 12, 2015 - 16:57 AMT  12:57 GMT
“The document will enable Armenia to cooperate with the European Union without curbing EEU membership,” an official said.
Merkel to visit Turkey for talks on Syria, migrant crisis

Merkel to visit Turkey for talks on Syria, migrant crisis

October 12, 2015 - 16:39 AMT  12:39 GMT
Merkel’s spokesman said that the Chancellor will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
Angus Deaton wins 2015 Nobel prize in economics

Angus Deaton wins 2015 Nobel prize in economics

October 12, 2015 - 15:54 AMT  11:54 GMT
The Edinburgh-born microeconomist Angus Deaton of Princeton has been recognized for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare.
Egyptian court rules for release of ex-President Mubarak’s sons

Egyptian court rules for release of ex-President Mubarak’s sons

October 12, 2015 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
Mubarak sons had already served the requisite time in prison for the sentence while awaiting the appeal process, which is continuing.
ECHR to issue final verdict on Perincek v. Switzerland case Oct. 15

ECHR to issue final verdict on Perincek v. Switzerland case Oct. 15

October 12, 2015 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
The Turkish politician publicly expressed the view that Armenians’ mass deportations and massacres had not amounted to genocide.
U.S.-backed Kurdish rebels join Arab groups in anti-IS alliance

U.S.-backed Kurdish rebels join Arab groups in anti-IS alliance

October 12, 2015 - 14:37 AMT  10:37 GMT
The new alliance includes the YPG, various Arab groups including Jaysh al-Thuwwar (Army of Rebels), and an Assyrian Christian group.
Russia’s Gazprom resumes supplies to Ukraine

Russia’s Gazprom resumes supplies to Ukraine

October 12, 2015 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
Russia lowered the price to the same level granted to neighboring countries, from $251 per 1,000 cubic meters to about $230.
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