UN was told Golan Heights peacekeepers seized 'for their safety'

UN was told Golan Heights peacekeepers seized 'for their safety'

August 30, 2014 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
"UNDOF has been informed that the intention behind those holding the peacekeepers was to remove them from an active battlefield,” the statement said.
NATO “forming 10,000-strong rapid deployment force to counter Russia”

NATO “forming 10,000-strong rapid deployment force to counter Russia”

August 30, 2014 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
The force’s creation will be spearheaded by Britain and involve contributions from Denmark, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, and the Netherlands.
EU leaders set for deal on key posts amid Russia challenges

EU leaders set for deal on key posts amid Russia challenges

August 30, 2014 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
A summit is likely to hand Poland's conservative prime minister the influential role of European Council president.
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