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Syrian army storms last Islamic State stronghold in east Swaida

Syrian army storms last Islamic State stronghold in east Swaida

August 16, 2018 - 18:47 AMT  14:47 GMT
Storming the militant fortress was possible after heavy artillery and missile shelling that destroyed the group’s defensives.
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

August 16, 2018 - 18:10 AMT  14:10 GMT
Her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn, said she died on Thursday, August 16. The cause was advanced pancreatic cancer.
Armenia ex-President signals return to politics

Armenia ex-President signals return to politics (video)

 August 16, 2018 - 17:54 AMT  13:54 GMT
Second Armenian President Robert Kocharyan who wa charged with "overthrowing the constitutional order", has announced his return to politics.
Pashinyan, Putin discuss Armenia-Russia ties over the phone

Pashinyan, Putin discuss Armenia-Russia ties over the phone

August 16, 2018 - 17:00 AMT  13:00 GMT
The phone conversation between Pashinyan and Putin was initiated by the Armenian side, the Kremlin said.
‘Distant Constellation’ bought by Grasshopper

‘Distant Constellation’ bought by Grasshopper

August 16, 2018 - 15:42 AMT  11:42 GMT
The distributor plans an Oscar-qualifying run, starting with Metrograph in New York City on Nov. 2 before expanding to other markets.
In 7 months, Armenia collected as much in taxes as it was to do in 2018

In 7 months, Armenia collected as much in taxes as it was to do in 2018

August 16, 2018 - 15:18 AMT  11:18 GMT
Taxes to be collected in 2018 were to grow by AMD 107 billion year-on-year, and we have crossed that limit in seven months,” Ananyan said.
World's oldest cheese unearthed in Egypt

World's oldest cheese unearthed in Egypt

August 16, 2018 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
The tomb of Ptahmes, mayor of Memphis in Egypt during the 13th century BC, was initially unearthed in 1885.
Syrian army launches major attack across Idlib province

Syrian army launches major attack across Idlib province

August 16, 2018 - 14:08 AMT  10:08 GMT
Units from the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th and 11th divisions began their attack in the Hama province’s northern countryside.
Third Armenian president to also be summoned for questioning

Third Armenian president to also be summoned for questioning

August 16, 2018 - 13:53 AMT  09:53 GMT
Second President Robert Kocharyan and CSTO Secretary General Yuri Khachaturov were arrested but later released on bail.
Armenia hold on to 100th position in latest FIFA ranking

Armenia hold on to 100th position in latest FIFA ranking

August 16, 2018 - 13:34 AMT  09:34 GMT
Armenia's position in the FIFA ranking has remained unchanged after the country dropped two notches in June to take the 100th spot.
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Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.
U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.
Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.
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