Turkey may pay $5 bn compensation for downed Russian bomber

Turkey may pay $5 bn compensation for downed Russian bomber

August 23, 2016 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
The crisis in relations between the two countries began after Turkey shot down a Russia Su-24 bomber aircraft near the Syrian border.
UNICEF says 26,000 children sought to enter U.S. in 2016 first half

UNICEF says 26,000 children sought to enter U.S. in 2016 first half

August 23, 2016 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
Most are from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, three countries with some of the world's highest murder and poverty rates.
Babies under two shouldn’t eat added sugar at all – study

Babies under two shouldn’t eat added sugar at all – study

August 23, 2016 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
That would mean no cakes or ice cream for children until their second birthday, and fewer than six teaspoons per day of added sugar.
Armenia to award silver medalist Arutyunyan like Olympic champion

Armenia to award silver medalist Arutyunyan like Olympic champion

August 23, 2016 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
“According to the decision of the ANOC president, Arutyunyan will be met and awarded like a gold medalist,” a spokeswoman said.
Australia choses “Tanna” for Foreign Language Oscar race

Australia choses “Tanna” for Foreign Language Oscar race

August 23, 2016 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
Based on a true story, the Nauvhal-language film takes the audience into the way of life of the people of Tanna in Vanuatu.
IS becoming increasingly violent as it loses ground in Iraq

IS becoming increasingly violent as it loses ground in Iraq

August 23, 2016 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
IS is showing strains in their rule over areas they still control, growing more brutal, killing deserters and relying on younger recruits.
320 shots fired by Azerbaijan in truce violations overnight

320 shots fired by Azerbaijan in truce violations overnight

August 23, 2016 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation along the entire line of contact and protecting their positions.
Israel strikes dozen targets in Gaza Strip, angers Turkey

Israel strikes dozen targets in Gaza Strip, angers Turkey

August 23, 2016 - 10:34 AMT  06:34 GMT
Security sources said several targets in northern Gaza were hit by Israeli fire, and a reservoir in the town of Beit Hanun was destroyed.
Russia says use of Iranian airbase “depends on circumstances”

Russia says use of Iranian airbase “depends on circumstances”

August 23, 2016 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
"Further use of the Hamadan air base will be carried out on the basis of mutual agreements to fight terrorism," Konashenkov said.
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