His resignation was long rumored in reports of Armenian media outlets that also speculated that Karen Karapetyan will replace him as the new premier.

A spokesman said "the Israeli air force targeted Syrian armed forces mortar launchers in the northern Syrian Golan Heights."

It comes as EU leaders, excluding the UK, prepare to meet next week to sketch out the bloc's future after Brexit.

Canikli told reporters the security forces and intelligence officials had thwarted as many as 229 attacks between Aug. 15 and Sept. 7.

They are expected to share screen with Oprah Winfrey in the film adaptation of 1962's classic children's book by Madeleine L'Engle.

Production on the second "Avatar" film is expected to begin in 2017, with Stephen Lang and Sigourney Weaver returning.

Part of the reason the iPhone 7 will cost more than past Apple handset is the increased storage options.

The phone features a number of subtle design improvements, including a high gloss jet black finish with subtle antenna lines.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the United States would not halt its assistance to Libya once Sirte was retaken.