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Explosion rocks Turkish coastal city of Izmir; casualties reported

Explosion rocks Turkish coastal city of Izmir; casualties reported

January 5, 2017 - 20:08 AMT  16:08 GMT
The explosion was caused by a car bomb in front of the courthouse. A police officer and a courthouse employee were killed.
Armenia prevents drug smuggling from Turkey: National Security Service

Armenia prevents drug smuggling from Turkey: National Security Service

January 5, 2017 - 19:56 AMT  15:56 GMT
Armenian citizen A. H. acquired on December 31, 2016 large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin in Turkey
NASA announces new 2 Discovery missions to study early solar system

NASA announces new 2 Discovery missions to study early solar system

January 5, 2017 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
Тhe two missions will peer back in time by analyzing several metallic asteroids floating in the main asteroid belt and further out in Jupiter's orbit.
Israel police arrest 2 over threats to judges in Palestinian shooting case

Israel police arrest 2 over threats to judges in Palestinian shooting case

January 5, 2017 - 16:55 AMT  12:55 GMT
The military court's decision to convict Sgt Elor Azaria has sharply divided opinion, with some threatening the judges online.
Turkey arrests Uighur suspects over deadly Istanbul nightclub attack

Turkey arrests Uighur suspects over deadly Istanbul nightclub attack

January 5, 2017 - 16:38 AMT  12:38 GMT
So-called Islamic State (IS) says it carried out the attack over Turkey's military involvement in the Syrian civil war.
Philippines kills leader of IS-linked militant group in clash

Philippines kills leader of IS-linked militant group in clash

January 5, 2017 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
President Rodrigo Duterte recently cautioned against Islamic State taking root in the southeast Asian country, saying it needed to avoid "contamination".
Congress starts Russia hacking probe amid Trump’s skepticism

Congress starts Russia hacking probe amid Trump’s skepticism

January 5, 2017 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
The hearings come a day before Trump is due to be briefed by intelligence agency chiefs on hacks that targeted the Democratic Party.
70% of east Mosul retaken from Islamic State, Iraqi general says

70% of east Mosul retaken from Islamic State, Iraqi general says

January 5, 2017 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
Lieutenant General Talib Shaghati said the cooperation of residents was helping them advance against Islamic State.
Armenian Catholicos meets with Syria's Assad in Damascus

Armenian Catholicos meets with Syria's Assad in Damascus

January 5, 2017 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
During the meeting, Catholicos Aram I offered congratulations to President Assad and the Syrian people over the liberation of Aleppo city.
Karabakh troops control frontline as Azeri forces violate ceasefire

Karabakh troops control frontline as Azeri forces violate ceasefire

January 5, 2017 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
Karabakh Defense Army troops did not retaliate to continue controlling the entire line of contact and protecting their positions.
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