Hollande's popularity jumps over handling of Paris attacks

Hollande's popularity jumps over handling of Paris attacks

December 2, 2015 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
Approval of Hollande's action as president soared from 28 percent in November to 50 percent in December, a poll showed.
Unlimited SMS for all subscribers of VivaCell-MTS Startphone tariff plan

Unlimited SMS for all subscribers of VivaCell-MTS Startphone tariff plan

December 2, 2015 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Subscribing to Startphone tariff plan for 24 months, users will pay a monthly fee of AMD 5900, down from the initial fee of AMD 6500.
Azerbaijan uses artillery weapons in ceasefire violation

Azerbaijan uses artillery weapons in ceasefire violation

December 2, 2015 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
60 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani armed forces were registered, with over 1000 shots fired from various caliber artillery weapons.
Annotated Hitler's Mein Kampf to be published in Germany

Annotated Hitler's Mein Kampf to be published in Germany

December 2, 2015 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
Plans to publish the new version have been controversial and drawn fire especially from Jewish groups.
Radical opposition group starts 24/7 protests in Yerevan

Radical opposition group starts 24/7 protests in Yerevan

December 2, 2015 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
The leaders of the initiative say the rally opposes the current government and its plans to change the current Constitution.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to donate 99% of his shares

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to donate 99% of his shares

December 2, 2015 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
Zuckerberg will continue his role as chairman and CEO "for many, many years," Facebook said in a statement.
U.S. to deploy special force to Iraq to boost fight against IS

U.S. to deploy special force to Iraq to boost fight against IS

December 2, 2015 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
In October, the U.S. announced it would send up to 50 special forces soldiers to northern Syria as military advisers to Kurdish and rebel forces.
NATO to keep 12,000 troops in Afghanistan in 2016

NATO to keep 12,000 troops in Afghanistan in 2016

December 2, 2015 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the commitments, following a meeting on Afghanistan part of a 2-day gathering of NATO foreign ministers.
Al Qaeda retake two major south Yemen towns: residents

Al Qaeda retake two major south Yemen towns: residents

December 2, 2015 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
Jaar and Zinjibar, the capital of Abyan province, are about 50 km (30 miles) east of the main port city of Aden.
Syrian government reaches deal for insurgents to leave Homs

Syrian government reaches deal for insurgents to leave Homs

December 2, 2015 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Homs Governor told state news agency SANA that negotiations had taken place with "special committees" for reconciliation.
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