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UN chief says Iran can play major role in helping end Syrian conflict

UN chief says Iran can play major role in helping end Syrian conflict

December 23, 2013 - 23:55 AMT  19:55 GMT
Ban Ki-moon said "negotiations will be difficult, but without them there is only bloodshed and despair on the horizon."
AK-47 rifle inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94

AK-47 rifle inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94

December 23, 2013 - 21:29 AMT  17:29 GMT
“Legendary small-arms inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov died at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness,” Viktor Chulkov said.
South Sudanese troops preparing to enter rebel-held town

South Sudanese troops preparing to enter rebel-held town

December 23, 2013 - 21:21 AMT  17:21 GMT
Sudan suffered a 22-year civil war that left more than one million people dead before the South became independent in 2011.
Libya's interim parliament votes to extend mandate by year

Libya's interim parliament votes to extend mandate by year

December 23, 2013 - 21:17 AMT  17:17 GMT
Proponents of the extended transition, however, say the alternative is a power vacuum when the current parliament's term expires.
Netanyahu says U.S. spying on Israel's leaders unacceptable

Netanyahu says U.S. spying on Israel's leaders unacceptable

December 23, 2013 - 20:57 AMT  16:57 GMT
Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, was sentenced to a life term in 1987 in the United States for spying for Israel.
Kalashnikov Concern to develop modernized main battle rifle

Kalashnikov Concern to develop modernized main battle rifle

December 23, 2013 - 18:26 AMT  14:26 GMT
Busygin suggested further modifications to the AK-74 could be made for international customers, particularly for export to the U.S.
Azeris violate ceasefire, wound 2 Armenian soldiers

Azeris violate ceasefire, wound 2 Armenian soldiers

December 23, 2013 - 18:04 AMT  14:04 GMT
On Dec 15, Armenian soldier Hrant Poghosyan was shot by Azerbaijani snipers while serving at defensive positions near Berd town.
Rouhani says Iran wants to improve relations with U.S.

Rouhani says Iran wants to improve relations with U.S.

December 23, 2013 - 17:15 AMT  13:15 GMT
“Iran cannot forget everything that has affected relations with the United States over the last 60 years,” the President said.
Russian chemical disarmament gear delivered to Syria: minister

Russian chemical disarmament gear delivered to Syria: minister

December 23, 2013 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
The U.S. and Western allies accused the Syrian government of responsibility for the attack, but Damascus blamed rebel groups.
Francis Bacon works to hang with Old Masters in St. Petersburg

Francis Bacon works to hang with Old Masters in St. Petersburg

December 23, 2013 - 16:58 AMT  12:58 GMT
“His work will hang alongside Rembrandt and Velasquez, who were his influences,” says curator Thierry Morel.
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Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.
Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.
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