Monitor: U.S.-led Syria strikes killed 472 civilians in past month

Monitor: U.S.-led Syria strikes killed 472 civilians in past month

June 23, 2017 - 17:49 AMT  13:49 GMT
Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said 222 civilians, including 84 children, were killed in the largely IS-held province of Deir Ezzor.
Yemen cholera cases could pass 300,000 by September, UN says

Yemen cholera cases could pass 300,000 by September, UN says

June 23, 2017 - 17:24 AMT  13:24 GMT
"Probably at the end of August we will reach 300,000" cases, UN children's agency spokeswoman Meritxell Relano said.
Ailing electronics giant Toshiba flags deeper losses

Ailing electronics giant Toshiba flags deeper losses

June 23, 2017 - 17:22 AMT  13:22 GMT
It also got regulatory approval to delay filing its annual earnings again, this time until 10 August, after a previous deadline extension to 30 June.
Amy Schumer comedy “I Feel Pretty” adds cast

Amy Schumer comedy “I Feel Pretty” adds cast

June 23, 2017 - 17:02 AMT  13:02 GMT
Michelle Williams and Emily Ratajkowski also are signed on to star in the film that serves as the directorial debut of screenwriters Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein.
Alexis Bledel returns for “Handmaid's Tale” season 2 as series regular

Alexis Bledel returns for “Handmaid's Tale” season 2 as series regular

June 23, 2017 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
Bledel plays Emily/Ofglen, Offred's friend, who was punished with female genital mutilation surgery after her relationship with another female was revealed.
Turkey rejects call to shut down military base in Qatar

Turkey rejects call to shut down military base in Qatar

June 23, 2017 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
Five armored vehicles and 23 military personnel arrived in Doha in a deployment Turkey's armed forces said was part of a military training.
Deadly London apartment blaze began in Hotpoint fridge freezer: police

Deadly London apartment blaze began in Hotpoint fridge freezer: police

June 23, 2017 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said that in view of the heavy death toll, police were considering manslaughter charges over the disaster.
Merkel to gather European G-20 participants next week

Merkel to gather European G-20 participants next week

June 23, 2017 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
The meeting will take place at the chancellery in Berlin. Earlier that day, Merkel will give a pre-summit speech to the German parliament.
Iran stages annual anti-Israel rallies, displays missiles

Iran stages annual anti-Israel rallies, displays missiles

June 23, 2017 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
President Hassan Rouhani and other Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, attended the demonstration.
Fitch rates Armenia's ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank ‘B+’; Outlook Stable

Fitch rates Armenia's ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank ‘B+’; Outlook Stable

June 23, 2017 - 15:36 AMT  11:36 GMT
Fitch Ratings has today assigned Armenia’s ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank CJSC (ACBA) ratings of Long-term Issuer Default (IDR) ‘B+’ with Stable Outlook.
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