CSTO peacekeeping forces to participate in UN missions

CSTO peacekeeping forces to participate in UN missions

August 23, 2016 - 18:13 AMT  14:13 GMT
“A peacekeeping police unit is being set up within the Collective Security Treaty Organization,” said Semerikov.
Facebook testing auto-playing News Feed videos with sound

Facebook testing auto-playing News Feed videos with sound

August 23, 2016 - 18:05 AMT  14:05 GMT
"We're running a small test where people can choose whether they want to watch videos with sound on from the start," a spokesperson said.
Two soldiers killed as explosive hits Turkish military vehicle

Two soldiers killed as explosive hits Turkish military vehicle

August 23, 2016 - 17:37 AMT  13:37 GMT
Since the collapse of the ceasefire, the PKK has carried out dozens of attacks on police and military posts in a largely Kurdish region.
Rupert Grint tapped to lead Crackle’s new series “Snatch”

Rupert Grint tapped to lead Crackle’s new series “Snatch”

August 23, 2016 - 17:28 AMT  13:28 GMT
The 2000 film starred Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, and Benicio Del Toro as a part of two seedy underworlds that ultimately collide.
Brazil's Rousseff faces final impeachment battle Aug 25

Brazil's Rousseff faces final impeachment battle Aug 25

August 23, 2016 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
During a trial expected to last several days, Rousseff will take the stand to defend herself against charges that she fiddled state accounts.
Samsung launches Tizen-powered 4G smartphone for $68

Samsung launches Tizen-powered 4G smartphone for $68

August 23, 2016 - 16:44 AMT  12:44 GMT
The Z2 certainly isn't a powerhouse, but it does provide a cheap way for consumers to get more out of their mobile.
Washington, Ankara discuss extradition of U.S.-based cleric

Washington, Ankara discuss extradition of U.S.-based cleric

August 23, 2016 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
Top officials in the Obama administration say Turkey's extradition requests have been based on allegations of other crimes against Gulen.
Over 1,900 killed in Philippines war on drugs, police say

Over 1,900 killed in Philippines war on drugs, police say

August 23, 2016 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
Duterte was voted to power promising to wipe out drugs and warning traffickers they risked death if they did not mend their ways.
Georgia doesn’t rule out Saakashvili’s involvement in failed terrorist act

Georgia doesn’t rule out Saakashvili’s involvement in failed terrorist act

August 23, 2016 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
Georgia’s former Defense Minister Tina Khidasheli said that attempts to connect the failed attack with Ukraine are inappropriate.
North Korea planting mines near Korean truce village: UN

North Korea planting mines near Korean truce village: UN

August 23, 2016 - 15:14 AMT  11:14 GMT
The UN Command said it "strongly condemns" any North Korean action that jeopardizes the safety of personnel in the DMZ.
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