Ecuador wants Sweden to guarantee Assange won’t be extradited

Ecuador wants Sweden to guarantee Assange won’t be extradited

November 17, 2016 - 13:59 AMT  09:59 GMT
Assange, who has repeatedly denied the rape allegation, sought refuge in Ecuador's embassy in August 2012.
Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel Prize ceremony

Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel Prize ceremony

November 17, 2016 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
Bob Dylan is named the recipient of Nobel Prize in literature. Drama soon followed after the Academy's attempts to contact him were ignored.
Erdogan could govern until 2029 under plans to change constitution

Erdogan could govern until 2029 under plans to change constitution

November 17, 2016 - 13:42 AMT  09:42 GMT
Erdogan and his supporters argue Turkey needs the strong leadership of an executive presidency, akin to the system in the U.S. or France.
Italy PM Renzi says won't be part of temporary govt if loses referendum

Italy PM Renzi says won't be part of temporary govt if loses referendum

November 17, 2016 - 13:33 AMT  09:33 GMT
Renzi has promised to resign if he loses the vote and is behind in opinion polls, focusing attention on what may happen after the ballot.
President rules out new Russian military base in Armenia

President rules out new Russian military base in Armenia

November 17, 2016 - 13:22 AMT  09:22 GMT
"I think, one military base in this little country is more than enough, it must simply be built up," Serzh Sargsyansaid.
Russia's communications watchdog begins process to block Linkedin

Russia's communications watchdog begins process to block Linkedin

November 17, 2016 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
The watchdog said that it was fulfilling a decision by a Russian court aimed at protecting the personal data of Russian Internet users.
Asian markets fluctuate amid uncertainty after Trump win

Asian markets fluctuate amid uncertainty after Trump win

November 17, 2016 - 12:50 AMT  08:50 GMT
Investors have been struggling to ascertain the outlook for the global economy under a Trump presidency.
Modern Mining in Armenia: GE, IBM, Zeppelin Cat at Yerevan conference

Modern Mining in Armenia: GE, IBM, Zeppelin Cat at Yerevan conference

November 17, 2016 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
Representatives from seven leading U.S. companies and 35 Armenian mining companies attended the event.
Islamic State killed 300 former policemen south of Mosul: HRW

Islamic State killed 300 former policemen south of Mosul: HRW

November 17, 2016 - 12:39 AMT  08:39 GMT
The residents said they believed up to 200 people were killed in the weeks before Islamic State withdrew from the town.
Obama defends globalisation on final visit to Germany

Obama defends globalisation on final visit to Germany

November 17, 2016 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
In a joint article, Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that with the global economy developing faster than ever, co-operation was vital.
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