Israel to honor Charles Aznavour’s parents with special stamp

Israel to honor Charles Aznavour’s parents with special stamp

May 25, 2016 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
A Raoul Wallenberg Medal will be awarded to Aznavour and his sister, who as helped their parents in their life-saving mission.
Netherlands to strip dual nationals of Dutch citizenship if they join IS

Netherlands to strip dual nationals of Dutch citizenship if they join IS

May 25, 2016 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
"These jihadists can pose a threat to national security when they return to the Netherlands," the Dutch justice ministry said in a statement.
Cuba's government legalizing private businesses

Cuba's government legalizing private businesses

May 25, 2016 - 10:19 AMT  06:19 GMT
It is the latest stage of reforms begun when President Raul Castro took over from his brother, Fidel in 2008.
EgyptAir jet showed no technical problems before takeoff, sources say

EgyptAir jet showed no technical problems before takeoff, sources say

May 25, 2016 - 10:12 AMT  06:12 GMT
Investigators are looking for clues in the human remains and debris recovered from the Mediterranean Sea.
President Sargsyan expresses condolences over Syria terror attacks

President Sargsyan expresses condolences over Syria terror attacks

May 25, 2016 - 10:09 AMT  06:09 GMT
“There is no justifications for committing such crimes against Syria’s peaceful population,” President Serzh Sargsyan said.
No visas, no migrant deals, Turkey’s Erdogan warns

No visas, no migrant deals, Turkey’s Erdogan warns

May 25, 2016 - 09:55 AMT  05:55 GMT
The deal was largely negotiated by former Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davotuglu, who quit over a rift with Erdogan.
No ceasefire violations registered on Karabakh contact line

No ceasefire violations registered on Karabakh contact line

May 25, 2016 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation on the contact line and protecting their positions.
Eurozone agrees “breakthrough” Greece debt deal

Eurozone agrees “breakthrough” Greece debt deal

May 25, 2016 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
The move came two days after the Greek parliament approved another round of spending cuts and tax increases demanded by int’l creditors.
Iraqi forces continue shelling IS targets in Falluja amid mounting concern

Iraqi forces continue shelling IS targets in Falluja amid mounting concern

May 25, 2016 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
"No one can leave. It's dangerous. There are snipers everywhere along the exit routes," a resident said.
Afghan Taliban name new leader after Mansour's death

Afghan Taliban name new leader after Mansour's death

May 25, 2016 - 09:27 AMT  05:27 GMT
A statement on May 25 gave the group's first official confirmation that former leader had been killed in a U.S. drone strike.
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