Islamic State kills top Afghan Taliban official in Pakistan

Islamic State kills top Afghan Taliban official in Pakistan

April 29, 2017 - 18:31 AMT  14:31 GMT
Islamic State does not control any territory inside Pakistan but the group has claimed responsibility for several large-scale bomb attacks.
French Armenians to support Macron at presidential elections

French Armenians to support Macron at presidential elections

April 29, 2017 - 18:25 AMT  14:25 GMT
CCAF expressed confidence in Macron’s courage and adherence to the principles of humanity and democracy.
Lebanese Minister visits Genocide memorial, urges recognition

Lebanese Minister visits Genocide memorial, urges recognition

April 29, 2017 - 17:52 AMT  13:52 GMT
The Lebanese official was accompanied by Armenian Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan.
Syrian rebel groups fight each other in besieged Damascus enclave

Syrian rebel groups fight each other in besieged Damascus enclave

April 29, 2017 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
Fighting between the groups killed hundreds of people last April before a ceasefire was agreed in Qatar in May.
Yura Movsisyan hosts RSL at private screening of “The Promise”

Yura Movsisyan hosts RSL at private screening of “The Promise”

April 29, 2017 - 16:36 AMT  12:36 GMT
“It’s been 102 years that half of the world hasn’t recognized the genocide. We’re still fighting for it,” Movsisyan said.
Bjork to release a career-spanning songbook

Bjork to release a career-spanning songbook

April 29, 2017 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
The book was made in collaboration with pianist Jonas Sen, design house M/M Paris and engraver Werner Wolff.
Muse, Biffy Clyro announced for Vital festival

Muse, Biffy Clyro announced for Vital festival

April 29, 2017 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
Muse last played in Belfast in 2016 as part of their Drones world tour, which also saw them headline a night at Glastonbury.
Japan's Abe says wants to resolve territorial row with Russia

Japan's Abe says wants to resolve territorial row with Russia

April 29, 2017 - 15:50 AMT  11:50 GMT
Russia and Japan did not sign a formal peace treaty at the end of World War Two because of a dispute over islands in the Western Pacific.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan lands in the Worst Team of the Week list

Henrikh Mkhitaryan lands in the Worst Team of the Week list

April 29, 2017 - 15:32 AMT  11:32 GMT
The April 27 match put Manchester United 5th in the Premier League table, with Manchester City coming in 4th.
Hamas to amend controversial charter in bid to ease international isolation

Hamas to amend controversial charter in bid to ease international isolation

April 29, 2017 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
In a sop to hardliners within the movement, the original 1988 charter will not be dropped just supplemented, and there will be no recognition of Israel.
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