Experts from Russia will conduct two flights on board a Tupolev Tu-154M-LK-1 plane between September 2 and 16.

The European Union and other bodies in June accused the ex-Soviet state of tightening curbs on free expression.

Samsung has already sent out invites for its 'Unpacked' event at IFA, which is traditionally used as a platform to launch new Note devices.

The South Korean company claims that it is the first to build an 8-inch tablet sporting a 1920x1200 WUXGA full HD screen.

Wasikowska stars as Robyn Davidson, who made her way across 2,000 miles of the Australian desert following the collapse of her marriage.

"The Wind Rises" will be the 72-year-old director's last movie, Studio Ghibli president said at a news conference at the Venice Film Fest.

A possible creation of a buffer zone is planned to reduce weapons smuggling and illegal crossings by militants.

The U.S.-led NATO mission said no foreign nationals were killed in the morning raid on the Torkham base in Nangahar province.

Attacks on security forces, police and civilians occur regularly in the North Caucasus, generated by ethnic, religious and political rivalries.

Obama is taking a gamble by putting the brakes on the military assault he considers essential to maintain U.S. credibility.