260 Azeri ceasefire violations reported overnight

260 Azeri ceasefire violations reported overnight

September 25, 2015 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
4000 shots fired from 60- and 82-mm mortars, RPG-7, HAN-17 grenade launchers, as well as Turkish TR-107 rocket launcher.
Armenia vows retaliatory measures after deadly Azeri shelling

Armenia vows retaliatory measures after deadly Azeri shelling

September 25, 2015 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
The Armenian Defense Ministry calls on the Azerbaijani side to avoid escalation and take effective measures to stabilize the situation.
UN summit to approve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

UN summit to approve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

September 25, 2015 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
The document which sets out the 17 broad goals and 169 specific targets, will be adopted after opening speeches at the summit.
Ukraine's pro-Moscow rebels launch rare tank exercises

Ukraine's pro-Moscow rebels launch rare tank exercises

September 25, 2015 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
The self-proclaimed "tank biathlon" mirrored manoeuvres that Russia has been staging with its former Soviet allies since 2013.
Warring sides in Syria reach deal on two villages, border town

Warring sides in Syria reach deal on two villages, border town

September 25, 2015 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
The deal was reached in talks backed by Iran, which supports the Syrian government, and Turkey, which supports the rebels.
Serbia compares Croatia to ‘Nazi regime’ in deepening migrant row

Serbia compares Croatia to ‘Nazi regime’ in deepening migrant row

September 25, 2015 - 09:48 AMT  05:48 GMT
Croatia's PM, speaking in Brussels where EU leaders have been discussing a response to the migrant crisis, said Serbia's behaviour was "not normal".
U.S., allies reviewing Afghan drawdown options: WSJ

U.S., allies reviewing Afghan drawdown options: WSJ

September 25, 2015 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
The options include keeping the current U.S. presence at or near 10,000; reducing it slightly to 8,000.
Yemen suicide bombing in Sanaa mosque leaves 25 dead

Yemen suicide bombing in Sanaa mosque leaves 25 dead

September 25, 2015 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
Two explosions struck the al-Balili mosque as worshippers were performing prayers for the Eid al-Adha festival.
Syria, Ukraine to vie for attention at oncoming Obama-Putin meeting

Syria, Ukraine to vie for attention at oncoming Obama-Putin meeting

September 25, 2015 - 09:18 AMT  05:18 GMT
U.S. and Russian Presidents will meet in New York next week at a time of high tension in Europe and the Middle East.
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