Armenia, Azerbaijan military spending up by 7-8% each in 2015: report

Armenia, Azerbaijan military spending up by 7-8% each in 2015: report

April 5, 2016 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
Azerbaijan is highly dependent on oil revenues and its preliminary 2016 budget indicates reductions in military spending, the report says.
Amazon set to launch new flagship Kindle next week

Amazon set to launch new flagship Kindle next week

April 5, 2016 - 11:04 AMT  07:04 GMT
This new device is eyed as a replacement for the popular Kindle Voyage, which launched all the way back in October 2014.
Facebook begins using AI to describe photos to blind users

Facebook begins using AI to describe photos to blind users

April 5, 2016 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
Facebook is careful with the technology, called "automatic alternative text," in an attempt to avoid making a mistake that offends its audience.
LA Armenians rally against Azeri violence, call to form volunteer team

LA Armenians rally against Azeri violence, call to form volunteer team

April 5, 2016 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
The crowd gathered outside the Armenian Consulate in Glendale, one of the most densely Armenian-populated cities in the Los Angeles County.
Islamic State uses mustard gas in Syrian military airport attack

Islamic State uses mustard gas in Syrian military airport attack

April 5, 2016 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the militants had advanced with heavy aerial strikes aimed at repelling their offensive.
Headscarf row may push Air France crew members to refuse Iran trips

Headscarf row may push Air France crew members to refuse Iran trips

April 5, 2016 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Management last week circulated a note asking female staff to wear trousers on the route and put on a headscarf when they left the plane.
U.S. company to de-mine Iraq’s Ramadi retaken from IS

U.S. company to de-mine Iraq’s Ramadi retaken from IS

April 5, 2016 - 10:20 AMT  06:20 GMT
About 3,000 families returned over the weekend to districts that have been cleared of mines and explosives.
Armenian soldier wounded in border crossfire with Azerbaijan

Armenian soldier wounded in border crossfire with Azerbaijan

April 5, 2016 - 10:16 AMT  06:16 GMT
Targeting Armenian positions and civilian settlements, the Azerbaijani side fired from various caliber firearms, as well as 60- and 82-mm mortars.
Probes launched into world’s powerful as Panama Papers leaked

Probes launched into world’s powerful as Panama Papers leaked

April 5, 2016 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
The "Panama Papers" have cast light on the financial arrangements of high profile politicians and public figures.
Azerbaijan uses Smerch multiple rocket launchers in Karabakh violence

Azerbaijan uses Smerch multiple rocket launchers in Karabakh violence

April 5, 2016 - 10:05 AMT  06:05 GMT
Azeris also continued shelling civilian settlements while actively using unmanned aerial drones.
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