Germany proposes creating 500,000 short-term jobs for Syrian refugees

Germany proposes creating 500,000 short-term jobs for Syrian refugees

January 27, 2016 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
Almost 4.3 million Syrians have fled civil war since 2011 and most remain in the region, mainly in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
Turkey prosecutors seek life sentences for two anti-Erdogan editors

Turkey prosecutors seek life sentences for two anti-Erdogan editors

January 27, 2016 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
The paper was charged with revealing state secrets with a report that Erdogan's government tried to ship arms to Islamists in Syria.
Apple's iPhone sales growth the lowest since 2007 debut

Apple's iPhone sales growth the lowest since 2007 debut

January 27, 2016 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
Year-on-year, revenue for Apple was up just under 2% with $75.9 billion while profits grew 1.9% to $18.36b.
PACE trying to ignore all principles, including OSCE ones: envoy

PACE trying to ignore all principles, including OSCE ones: envoy

January 27, 2016 - 15:50 AMT  11:50 GMT
“Removing one of the anti-Armenian resolutions from the agenda, however, is already a victory,” ambassador Andrey Sorokin said.
Apple planning to provide subscription content through News app

Apple planning to provide subscription content through News app

January 27, 2016 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
By making paid content available through its News app, Apple would give publishers a way to perhaps attract new subscribers.
India, Armenia ink protocol amending double taxation avoidance doc

India, Armenia ink protocol amending double taxation avoidance doc

January 27, 2016 - 15:23 AMT  11:23 GMT
"It is expected to further strengthen the efforts of the government in curbing generation of black money," a finance ministry statement said.
Rouhani says up to U.S. to change ‘hostile’ stance towards Tehran

Rouhani says up to U.S. to change ‘hostile’ stance towards Tehran

January 27, 2016 - 14:58 AMT  10:58 GMT
“The key to that is in Washington's hands, not Tehran's," the Iranian President said at a news conference in Rome.
Chinese media accuse Soros of ‘declaring war’ on yuan

Chinese media accuse Soros of ‘declaring war’ on yuan

January 27, 2016 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
"Either the short-sellers haven't done their homework or... they are intentionally trying to create panic to snap profits," Xinhua said.
Alexander Sokurov, Nuri Bilge Ceylan join Doha's Qumra event as masters

Alexander Sokurov, Nuri Bilge Ceylan join Doha's Qumra event as masters

January 27, 2016 - 14:16 AMT  10:16 GMT
Qumra, which is an Arab word believed to be the origin of the word “camera,” is dedicated to fostering first and second works from the Arab world.
Transparency Int'l: Armenia ranks 95th in Corruption Perceptions Index

Transparency Int'l: Armenia ranks 95th in Corruption Perceptions Index

January 27, 2016 - 14:09 AMT  10:09 GMT
Russia sits in 119th place, tied with Azerbaijan, Georgia comes the 48th, Iran is on the 130th, while Turkey ranks 66th.
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