Georgia confirms Giorgi Kvirikashvili as country's Prime Minister

Georgia confirms Giorgi Kvirikashvili as country's Prime Minister

December 30, 2015 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
The only change from the previous lineup is the appointment of 34-year-old Mikheil Janelidze to replace Kvirikashvili as Foreign Minister.
Syrian troops, backed by air strikes, advance toward southern town

Syrian troops, backed by air strikes, advance toward southern town

December 30, 2015 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
The Syrian army said it retook Brigade 82, one of the largest bases north of the mainly rebel-held town of Sheikh Maskin.
Azerbaijan's criticism of democracy in U.S. ridiculous: Publisher

Azerbaijan's criticism of democracy in U.S. ridiculous: Publisher

December 30, 2015 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
"We hope Azerbaijan’s Parliament will quickly adopt the proposed Resolution and cut off all ties with the United States," the publisher writes.
Azeri army continues violating ceasefire on contact line

Azeri army continues violating ceasefire on contact line

December 30, 2015 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Azerbaijani army fired over 500 shots from various caliber artillery weapons, 60-mm mortars and AGS-17 grenade launchers.
Clinton says IS violence against Christians, Yazidis, a genocide

Clinton says IS violence against Christians, Yazidis, a genocide

December 30, 2015 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
IS has targeted and killed members of the Yazidi religion, one of the oldest in Iraq, along with Christians and other religious minorities.
Iraqi army needs Kurds' help to retake Mosul: Minister

Iraqi army needs Kurds' help to retake Mosul: Minister

December 30, 2015 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
Retaking the mostly Sunni city of Mosul would be hard as the local and regional players in northern Iraq have diverging agendas.
Reporters Without Borders urges Turkey to protect Syrian journalists

Reporters Without Borders urges Turkey to protect Syrian journalists

December 30, 2015 - 10:58 AMT  06:58 GMT
Naji al-Jarf, the editor-in-chief of pro-opposition Hinta Magazine died in hospital Sundayafter being shot in the street.
Top aide to N. Korea leader Kim Jong-un dies in car crash

Top aide to N. Korea leader Kim Jong-un dies in car crash

December 30, 2015 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
Kim Yang-gon, 73, was a secretary of the ruling Workers' Party and was in charge of ties with South Korea.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards “launched rockets near U.S. warships in Gulf”

Iranian Revolutionary Guards “launched rockets near U.S. warships in Gulf”

December 30, 2015 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
"These actions were highly provocative and unprofessional and call into question Iran's commitment to the security,” U.S. military spokesman said.
IS suffers double blow as 10 leaders killed, Ramadi falls

IS suffers double blow as 10 leaders killed, Ramadi falls

December 30, 2015 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi planted the national flag in Ramadi after the army retook the city centre from Islamic State.
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