Islamic State attacks government-held areas near Damascus

Islamic State attacks government-held areas near Damascus

April 6, 2016 - 17:25 AMT  13:25 GMT
The Syrian military source said the attacks outside Damascus appeared to be the jihadist group's response to its reverses around Palmyra.
Russia's selling ammo to Baku deplorable: President

Russia's selling ammo to Baku deplorable: President

April 6, 2016 - 17:10 AMT  13:10 GMT
“Azerbaijan possesses better types of weapons, but power is not entirely about the modernity of weapons,” Serzh Sargsyan said.
18 dead as Syrian rebels shell Kurdish area: monitor

18 dead as Syrian rebels shell Kurdish area: monitor

April 6, 2016 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
Aleppo became a divided city in 2012 after a rebel onslaught was met with resistance by the army.
Britain's “In” campaign leads by 1 point ahead of EU referendum: poll

Britain's “In” campaign leads by 1 point ahead of EU referendum: poll

April 6, 2016 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
That represented a fall of one percentage point in support for Britain staying in the EU compared to the previous ICM poll.
“Star Wars Episode 8” set pic teases Lupita Nyong'o's character return

“Star Wars Episode 8” set pic teases Lupita Nyong'o's character return

April 6, 2016 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
"Episode VIII" has started its production and is slated to open in theaters across the U.S. on December 14, 2017.
Two soldiers killed in Karabakh’s Karvachar: spokesman

Two soldiers killed in Karabakh’s Karvachar: spokesman

April 6, 2016 - 16:19 AMT  12:19 GMT
The parties to the Karabakh conflict agreed on a bilateral ceasefire along the contact line which came into force at midday, April 5.
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Benedict Cumberbatch’s "Sherlock" season 4 unveils on-set pic

April 6, 2016 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
Previously, co-creator Mark Gatiss teased that season 4 would be coming soon with a picture of a skull wearing bizarre glasses.
Italy's govt. calls confidence vote over decree to boost banks

Italy's govt. calls confidence vote over decree to boost banks

April 6, 2016 - 15:55 AMT  11:55 GMT
The plan, agreed after months of talks with the European Commission, would let banks bundle the loans into securities that can be then sold.
Two Spanish municipalities recognize Armenian Genocide

Two Spanish municipalities recognize Armenian Genocide

April 6, 2016 - 15:52 AMT  11:52 GMT
The Spanish municipalities condemn Turkey’s denialism and called on central government authorities to follow their lead.
OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs talk Karabakh with Azerbaijani President

OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs talk Karabakh with Azerbaijani President

April 6, 2016 - 15:23 AMT  11:23 GMT
Stressing the need for an urgent settlement of the conflict, the Co-chairs hailed the agreement on the cessation of fire.
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