U.S. puts  Ukraine-related sanctions against 34 individuals, entities

U.S. puts Ukraine-related sanctions against 34 individuals, entities

December 23, 2015 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
"Today's steps support the U.S. commitment to seek a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine," the Treasury said in a statement.
Samsung Galaxy S7 release date leaked online?

Samsung Galaxy S7 release date leaked online?

December 23, 2015 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
Reports suggest that the Galaxy S7 will closely resemble the S6, but with a few tricks up its sleeve, like a pressure-sensitive display.
Apple has 800 engineers working on the iPhone 7's camera

Apple has 800 engineers working on the iPhone 7's camera

December 23, 2015 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
The tech titan offered up insider information about how its snappers are manufactured during a 60 Minutes report.
Afghan forces fortify Sangin besieged by Taliban

Afghan forces fortify Sangin besieged by Taliban

December 23, 2015 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
Afghan forces struggled to hold the police headquarters in the town amid conflicting reports about the fate of the whole district.
Azeri forces fire 2000 shots in ceasefire violation

Azeri forces fire 2000 shots in ceasefire violation

December 23, 2015 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
2000 shots were fired from various caliber artillery weapons, AGS-17 grenade launchers, as well as ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft autocannon.
At least one dead, two injured in Istanbul airport explosion (Updated)

At least one dead, two injured in Istanbul airport explosion (Updated)

December 23, 2015 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
The blast occurred at 2:05 am (7.05 p.m. ET) when no passengers were in the area, with operations continuing normally at the airport.
UN planning to convene Syria peace talks in January

UN planning to convene Syria peace talks in January

December 23, 2015 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution endorsing an international road map for a Syria peace process.
NASA delays Mars mission due to leak in science instrument

NASA delays Mars mission due to leak in science instrument

December 23, 2015 - 10:29 AMT  06:29 GMT
Launch opportunities for Mars only occur every two years, with NASA set to either cancel the mission entirely or delay it until 2018.
Saudi-led U.S.-supported coalition registers most attacks in civilians: UN

Saudi-led U.S.-supported coalition registers most attacks in civilians: UN

December 23, 2015 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
A UN official spoke to a rare public session of the Security Council on the conflict that the UN says has killed at least 5,884 people since March.
Iraqi forces advance on Islamic State-held Ramadi

Iraqi forces advance on Islamic State-held Ramadi

December 23, 2015 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
Troops led by the counter-terrorism agency made progress in the Dubbat and Aramil neighborhoods, about 3 km from the city center.
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