U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance launches anti-IS offensive

U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance launches anti-IS offensive

October 31, 2015 - 17:08 AMT  13:08 GMT
It was the first declared operation by the Democratic Forces of Syria, which joined U.S.-backed Kurdish militia and several rebel groups.
400 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani forces registered Oct 25-31

400 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani forces registered Oct 25-31

October 31, 2015 - 16:54 AMT  12:54 GMT
400 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani troops were registered, with over 8000 shots fired from various caliber artillery weapons.
Google’s Who’s Down app helps users find people to hang out with

Google’s Who’s Down app helps users find people to hang out with

October 31, 2015 - 16:41 AMT  12:41 GMT
According to screen shots, Who’s Down has a sliding button that users can switch on or off to indicate whether or not they’re around.
Turkey has killed 2,000 militants inside, outside country: Erdogan

Turkey has killed 2,000 militants inside, outside country: Erdogan

October 31, 2015 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
Turkey has carried out attacks on Islamic State militants in Syria and also on Kurdish militant positions at home and in northern Iraq.
Brad Pitt’s “World War Z” sequel back on track with new scribe

Brad Pitt’s “World War Z” sequel back on track with new scribe

October 31, 2015 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
The first "World War Z" director Marc Foster had announced in October 2013 that he won't return for the sequel.
Twitter launches polling feature for all users

Twitter launches polling feature for all users

October 31, 2015 - 15:55 AMT  11:55 GMT
The social feed has toyed with polls before, working with companies and media outlets to create polls for special events.
Seth Rogen's

Seth Rogen's "Preacher" teaser features Dominic Cooper (video)

 October 31, 2015 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
The show follows "a tough Texas preacher who has lost his faith, has learned that God has left Heaven and abandoned His responsibilities."
VivaCell-MTS, Fuller Center build houses for quake-hit families

VivaCell-MTS, Fuller Center build houses for quake-hit families

October 31, 2015 - 15:30 AMT  11:30 GMT
VivaCell-MTS invested AMD100 million in the project in 2015, with Fuller Center for Housing Armenia implementing it.
Facebook easing restrictions on “Real Name” policy

Facebook easing restrictions on “Real Name” policy

October 31, 2015 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
The site will now allow users to provide additional context and explanation for using the name they do when confirming their accounts.
Russian airliner crashes in Egypt, Armenian among passengers (Updated)

Russian airliner crashes in Egypt, Armenian among passengers (Updated)

October 31, 2015 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
The plane took off early on October 31 from Sharm el-Sheikh, a popular Red Sea tourist destination for Russians.
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