Turkish troops kill teen in clashes with Kobani residents

Turkish troops kill teen in clashes with Kobani residents

September 3, 2016 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
The military said they took defensive measures after protesters threw rocks at construction workers, and denied having killed anyone.
Amazon and Starbucks pay less tax than sausage stall: Austria

Amazon and Starbucks pay less tax than sausage stall: Austria

September 3, 2016 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
Chancellor Christian Kern praised the European Commission's recent order that Apple should pay 13bn euros more in tax to Ireland.
Brexit has weakened Europe, Russia’s Deputy PM says

Brexit has weakened Europe, Russia’s Deputy PM says

September 3, 2016 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
Arkady Dvorkovich, who oversees economic policy for his government, argues that "the whole process [of Brexit]... creates uncertainties".
Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss World Cup qualifier against Denmark

Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss World Cup qualifier against Denmark

September 3, 2016 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
After Mkhitaryan passed a medical check-up in the Czech Republic, Armenia's football federation said the results were not encouraging.
Obama considers Myanmar sanctions relief ahead of Suu Kyi visit to U.S.

Obama considers Myanmar sanctions relief ahead of Suu Kyi visit to U.S.

September 3, 2016 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
Obama's opening to Myanmar followed by its peaceful transition to an elected government is seen as one of his foreign policy achievements.
Armenian Caucus congratulates Karabakh on Independence Day

Armenian Caucus congratulates Karabakh on Independence Day

September 3, 2016 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
This historic day represents an important milestone in Artsakh's struggle to defend its right to self-determination and liberty,” a letter said.
S. Korea leader urges Russia, others, to pressure North over nuke program

S. Korea leader urges Russia, others, to pressure North over nuke program

September 3, 2016 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
"If we cannot prevent (North Korea's) development of nuclear weapons, the nuclear threat will become a reality soon," Park Geun-hye said.
Venezuela govt. says foils coup after massive protest march

Venezuela govt. says foils coup after massive protest march

September 3, 2016 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
The opposition coalition is planning more marches on Sept. 7 to demand a plebiscite against President Nicolas Maduro this year.
Uzbekistan preparing to bury President Islam Karimov

Uzbekistan preparing to bury President Islam Karimov

September 3, 2016 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
His death was confirmed by the government in Tashkent on September 2 six days after he was taken to hospital following a stroke.
China ratifies Paris climate deal ahead of G-20 summit

China ratifies Paris climate deal ahead of G-20 summit

September 3, 2016 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
Before China's announcement, 23 countries had ratified or otherwise joined the agreement, representing just 1 percent of global emissions.
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