Turkey-backed forces seize center of Syria's al-Bab from Islamic State

Turkey-backed forces seize center of Syria's al-Bab from Islamic State

February 23, 2017 - 17:09 AMT  13:09 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group, said that more than half of al-Bab was still under IS control, and that battles continued.
UK names first woman to lead Scotland Yard

UK names first woman to lead Scotland Yard

February 23, 2017 - 16:53 AMT  12:53 GMT
Cressida Dick, 56, was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, following a recommendation by British Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
ONEArmenia, HALO Trust launch campaign to demine Lachin

ONEArmenia, HALO Trust launch campaign to demine Lachin

February 23, 2017 - 16:51 AMT  12:51 GMT
The HALO Trust has cleared 88% of the known minefields in Karabakh and is hopeful that by 2020 Karabakh will be 100% mine free.
Paris teens block schools to protest police violence

Paris teens block schools to protest police violence

February 23, 2017 - 16:50 AMT  12:50 GMT
Four officers have been charged in the suspected violence against Theo last month, which prompted violent protests in poor suburbs around Paris.
UN working to get Cyprus peace talks back on track

UN working to get Cyprus peace talks back on track

February 23, 2017 - 16:39 AMT  12:39 GMT
Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
Japan protests Russian military buildup plan in islands row

Japan protests Russian military buildup plan in islands row

February 23, 2017 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that the government was closely monitoring Russia's actions and analyzing information.
Syrian negotiators arrive in Geneva for UN-led peace talks

Syrian negotiators arrive in Geneva for UN-led peace talks

February 23, 2017 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
The Astana talks have ushered in a shaky ceasefire which excludes hardline jihadist groups such as Islamic State.
Armenia may see 4-5% economic growth in 2018: finance minister

Armenia may see 4-5% economic growth in 2018: finance minister

February 23, 2017 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
we are currently developing a medium term expenditure framework for the next three years to strive for more development space,” he said.
BRIT Awards 2017 full winners list announced

BRIT Awards 2017 full winners list announced

February 23, 2017 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
David Bowie posthumously won Best British Album for ‘Blackstar’, with the award presented by Noel Gallagher.
The Chainsmokers, Coldplay team for love song “Something Just Like This”

The Chainsmokers, Coldplay team for love song “Something Just Like This”

February 23, 2017 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
The Chainsmokers and Coldplay made their live debut performance of the song at the 2017 BRIT Awards.
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