HSBC fires six for staging mock Islamic State-style execution

HSBC fires six for staging mock Islamic State-style execution

July 7, 2015 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
One employee then yells "Allahu Akbar!" — Arabic for "God is great" — a phrase often used before hostages are slain.
Suicide car bomber slams into foreign forces convoy in Kabul

Suicide car bomber slams into foreign forces convoy in Kabul

July 7, 2015 - 12:47 AMT  08:47 GMT
Last week, a Taliban car bomber targeted a convoy of NATO troops in Kabul, killing one civilian and wounding up to 12.
Trailer for Turkey’s first film on Armenian Genocide released

Trailer for Turkey’s first film on Armenian Genocide released

July 7, 2015 - 12:27 AMT  08:27 GMT
Scripted and directed by Aren Perdeci and Ela Alyamac, “Lost Birds” is a turning point for cinematography in Turkey.
Samsung Q2 profit hit by Galaxy S6 supply shortages

Samsung Q2 profit hit by Galaxy S6 supply shortages

July 7, 2015 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
The Galaxy S6 isn’t only Samsung’s flagship smartphone. It’s also its main hope for reigniting demand for its handsets.
RA MFA calls on Armenian tourists not to leave resort areas in Egypt

RA MFA calls on Armenian tourists not to leave resort areas in Egypt

July 7, 2015 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
Egyptian warplanes killed 25 Islamist militants, as the country’s president visited Sinai after a major escalation of the conflict.
Artsakh schools get new computer equipment

Artsakh schools get new computer equipment

July 7, 2015 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
The government of Artsakh has given the project additional support by funding the complete renovation of the computer classrooms.
World’s oldest man dies aged 112 in Japan

World’s oldest man dies aged 112 in Japan

July 7, 2015 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Another Japanese man, 112-year-old Yasutaro Koide of Nagoya, succeeds Sakari Momoi as the world's oldest man.
Hungarian MPs backs plans to erect border fence to keep out migrants

Hungarian MPs backs plans to erect border fence to keep out migrants

July 7, 2015 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
"Hungary is confronted with the biggest surge of migrants in its history, its capacities are overloaded by 130%," Pinter said.
Obama pledges more U.S. support for moderate Syrian opposition

Obama pledges more U.S. support for moderate Syrian opposition

July 7, 2015 - 09:18 AMT  05:18 GMT
"We continue to accelerate the delivery of critical equipment, including anti-tank weapons, to Iraqi security forces," Obama said.
Saudi Arabia signs commitment to invest up to $10bn in Russia

Saudi Arabia signs commitment to invest up to $10bn in Russia

July 7, 2015 - 09:09 AMT  05:09 GMT
The majority of the $10 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, will be spent on Russia’s agricultural projects.
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