Putin's ban on Russia-Georgia flights comes into force

Putin's ban on Russia-Georgia flights comes into force

July 8, 2019 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
The decree "recommends" that agencies stop selling package tours to Georgia for as long as the flight ban remains in place.
Russian air force

Russian air force "strikes blow to Turkish-backed rebels in Idlib"

July 8, 2019 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
The Russian Air Force carried out a strategic bombing of a militant base that resulted in the death of several NLF members.
Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Jack Marshman in 72 seconds

Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Jack Marshman in 72 seconds

July 8, 2019 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
Undefeated Edmen Shahbazyan crashed 29-year-old Welshman Jack Marshman in 72 seconds at UFC 239 in Las Vegas.
Iran increases uranium enrichment beyond nuclear deal limits

Iran increases uranium enrichment beyond nuclear deal limits

July 8, 2019 - 11:04 AMT  07:04 GMT
Iran’s move intensifies pressure on Europe to find any effective way around U.S. sanctions that block Tehran’s oil sales abroad.
European Council chief arriving in Armenia Jul 10

European Council chief arriving in Armenia Jul 10

July 8, 2019 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
Donald Tusk and Nikol Pashinyan will meet on the same day and will give a joint press conference afterwards.
Georgian TV host under fire for hurling vulgarities at Putin on air

Georgian TV host under fire for hurling vulgarities at Putin on air

July 8, 2019 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
The host of an opinion show on Rustavi 2 TV broadcaster began his program by addressing Putin in Russian.
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