Near East Relief efforts spotlighted at Capitol Hill

Near East Relief efforts spotlighted at Capitol Hill

January 16, 2015 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
“I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress on a full acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide,” Rep. Costa said.
Two Italian aid workers held hostage in Syria freed

Two Italian aid workers held hostage in Syria freed

January 16, 2015 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
Greta Ramelli and Vanessa Marzullo were greeted on the tarmac in Rome by officials, including Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni.
China arrests 60 500, seizes 11.14 tonnes of narcotics in multi-city sweep

China arrests 60 500, seizes 11.14 tonnes of narcotics in multi-city sweep

January 16, 2015 - 10:29 AMT  06:29 GMT
Illegal drugs, especially synthetic substances like methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy, have grown in popularity in China.
AGCC-WUSA announces Armenian Genocide commemoration events

AGCC-WUSA announces Armenian Genocide commemoration events

January 16, 2015 - 10:13 AMT  06:13 GMT
In her remarks, Taline Yacoubian focused on the committee’s plans to establish an Armenian-American museum in Glendale.
Belgium on high alert after major anti-terror raid

Belgium on high alert after major anti-terror raid

January 16, 2015 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
After the operation, four Kalashnikovs, bomb-making equipment and police clothing were found, according to local media.
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