Writer Sevan Nisanyan's jail sentence extended to 11 years and 8 months

Writer Sevan Nisanyan's jail sentence extended to 11 years and 8 months

December 5, 2014 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
The Turkish-Armenian linguist and writer was sentenced in a different case to a total of 5 years 2 months 15 days imprisonment.
France to withdraw 500 troops from CAR

France to withdraw 500 troops from CAR

December 5, 2014 - 15:52 AMT  11:52 GMT
The minister said there would now be a gradual drawdown of French troops. He did not project when all the troops would be gone.
Danish bookseller jailed for inciting terrorism in Facebook posts

Danish bookseller jailed for inciting terrorism in Facebook posts

December 5, 2014 - 15:45 AMT  11:45 GMT
Mansour, 54, sat calmly during the hearing, occasionally smiling at his supporters, who were behind a glass partition.
ECHR says France violated Somali pirates’ rights

ECHR says France violated Somali pirates’ rights

December 5, 2014 - 14:49 AMT  10:49 GMT
The judges did not challenge France's right to arrest the pirates inside Somali territory, under UN anti-piracy rules.
Foreign Minister: Azerbaijan-threat to regional and int'l stability

Foreign Minister: Azerbaijan-threat to regional and int'l stability

December 5, 2014 - 14:47 AMT  10:47 GMT
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian issued a statement at the 21st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Basel.
Bundesbank slashes economy growth forecast

Bundesbank slashes economy growth forecast

December 5, 2014 - 14:41 AMT  10:41 GMT
The German economy lost considerable momentum in the second and third quarters of 2014 and moved onto a flatter growth path.
Armenian-invented Boft machine makes prints from Instagram account

Armenian-invented Boft machine makes prints from Instagram account

December 5, 2014 - 14:00 AMT  10:00 GMT
The kiosk has been invented by Russian-Armenian entrepreneurs Tos Movsisyan and Artem Garmeryan, who're certain that it's one of a kind.
Former Turkish police chief denies blame in Dink murder

Former Turkish police chief denies blame in Dink murder

December 5, 2014 - 13:57 AMT  09:57 GMT
Former police chief Ali Fuat Yılmazer said he cannot be held responsible for the killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.
Warp Records' Gravenhurst, Nick Talbot dies aged 37

Warp Records' Gravenhurst, Nick Talbot dies aged 37 (video)

 December 5, 2014 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
Gravenhurst released five albums in total, beginning with 2001's Internal Travels and ending with 2012's The Ghost in Daylight.
Israeli President backtracks on Armenian Genocide recognition

Israeli President backtracks on Armenian Genocide recognition

December 5, 2014 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
The TV report said Reuven Rivlin was apparently concerned not to further harm Israel’s strained relations with Turkey.
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