U.S. Senate eyes refugee assistance to Armenia, aid to Karabakh

U.S. Senate eyes refugee assistance to Armenia, aid to Karabakh

June 30, 2016 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
The Senate spending panel provided $600,000 for Armenia and $1 million in Foreign Military Financing for Armenia.
Facebook's fresh News Feed change will worry publishers

Facebook's fresh News Feed change will worry publishers

June 30, 2016 - 11:45 AMT  07:45 GMT
The social network announced that it will now show posts by friends and family over posts from brands and publishers.
The next iPhone to offer a “force touch” home button?

The next iPhone to offer a “force touch” home button?

June 30, 2016 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
More concrete info will likely become available over the summer, with Apple expected to launch its next flagship phone in September.
Brazil

Brazil "totally confident" to ensure security at Rio Olympics

June 30, 2016 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
An official played down fears of a terrorist attack in Rio following a string of bloody assaults in France, Belgium and Istanbul airport.
Singapore's 3rd largest lender UOB suspends London property loans

Singapore's 3rd largest lender UOB suspends London property loans

June 30, 2016 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
The decision comes in response to uncertainty caused by the UK's decision to leave the EU, the bank said.
Karabakh’s involvement in conflict settlement paramount: President

Karabakh’s involvement in conflict settlement paramount: President

June 30, 2016 - 11:12 AMT  07:12 GMT
Bako Sahakyan stressed the importance of introducing mechanisms for investigating ceasefire violations in the conflict zone.
OSCE chief visits Armenian Genocide memorial

OSCE chief visits Armenian Genocide memorial

June 30, 2016 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was accompanied by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, German ambassador Matthias Kiesler.
Kazakhstan says Salafists behind foiled attack plot

Kazakhstan says Salafists behind foiled attack plot

June 30, 2016 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
An estimated 300 people have left the Central Asian nation of 18 million to join Islamic State militants, Kazakh authorities say.
EU, U.S. to continue talks on free trade deal despite Brexit

EU, U.S. to continue talks on free trade deal despite Brexit

June 30, 2016 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
"…We will have to take some decisions when we see which way the UK is going, but for the moment it is there," Cecilia Malmstrom said.
Engine failure, errors by crew led to Taiwan crash: report

Engine failure, errors by crew led to Taiwan crash: report

June 30, 2016 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
"The flight crew did not perform the documented abnormal and emergency procedures to identify the failure,” a report said.
---