Azerbaijan halts or limits currency sales amid manat devaluation

Azerbaijan halts or limits currency sales amid manat devaluation

August 22, 2016 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
The run on the manat reflects Azerbaijan’s failure to restore people’s confidence and risks snowballing into more pressure on banks.
Kurds launch assault to evict Syrian army from key city

Kurds launch assault to evict Syrian army from key city

August 22, 2016 - 12:39 AMT  08:39 GMT
The powerful YPG militia had earlier captured Ghwairan, the only major Arab neighborhood still in government hands.
Both Israelis, Palestinians still want peace - poll

Both Israelis, Palestinians still want peace - poll

August 22, 2016 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
The last round of negotiations broke down two years ago, and a resumption of talks at this point seems unlikely.
EU helps Armenian, Georgian businesses improve communication

EU helps Armenian, Georgian businesses improve communication

August 22, 2016 - 12:03 AMT  08:03 GMT
The project aims to improve living conditions of the bordering communities and strengthen their cross-border potential.
Arsenal told Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi will cost staggering £50mln

Arsenal told Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi will cost staggering £50mln

August 22, 2016 - 11:45 AMT  07:45 GMT
Gunners boss Wenger decided to walk away from Mustafi because of the price but the deal could be rescued because Valencia need the cash.
60 Armenian families trapped in Syria's Hasakah

60 Armenian families trapped in Syria's Hasakah

August 22, 2016 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
As the Syrian air forces hit Kurdish positions in the city, the U.S. declared it will send fighter aircraft in support of the Kurdish forces.
Rio Olympics closes with spectacular ceremony

Rio Olympics closes with spectacular ceremony

August 22, 2016 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
The ceremony, watched by billions around the world, featured the parade of athletes and a dramatic extinguishing of the Olympic flame.
Germany planning first-ever civil defense strategy since Cold War

Germany planning first-ever civil defense strategy since Cold War

August 22, 2016 - 11:07 AMT  07:07 GMT
The strategy said Germany should be "prepared in case of an existence-threatening development in the future that cannot be ruled out."
Japan hit by typhoon Mindulle that disrupted flights, train service

Japan hit by typhoon Mindulle that disrupted flights, train service

August 22, 2016 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
Heavy rains have swollen rivers, and Japanese authorities are warning of the possibility of flooding and landslides.
Azerbaijan uses firearms, machine gun in truce violations Aug 20-21

Azerbaijan uses firearms, machine gun in truce violations Aug 20-21

August 22, 2016 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
Karabakh troops mainly remained committed to the ceasefire and took retaliatory measures only in case of extreme necessity.
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