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20 July 2015 • 06:03 AMT
FIFA set to discuss radical reforms, elections

Executive committee members are believed to earn at least $200,000 per year, but FIFA doesn’t make the figures public.

20 July 2015 • 05:46 AMT
Greek banks to open with restrictions, some prices expected to rise

The parliament agreed to deep reforms in the pension system including a gradual phasing out of all early retirement options.

20 July 2015 • 05:24 AMT
The Godfather actor Alex Rocco dies at 79

Born in 1936 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Rocco made his debut in cult director Russ Meyer’s 1965 film Motor Psycho.

20 July 2015 • 05:02 AMT
Airstrike kills 6 foreign jihadists in Syria: monitor

The ultra-hardline Islamic State is fighting in Hasaka province against both pro-govt. forces and Syrian Kurdish fighters.

20 July 2015 • 04:42 AMT
U.S. Defense Secretary says military action against Iran still possible

“One of the reasons why this deal is a good one is that it does nothing to prevent the military option,” Carter said.

18 July 2015 • 17:59 AMT
Armenian, Russian FMs discuss Karabakh conflict settlement

Sergei Lavrov also referred to the issue during a meeting with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, Elmar Mammadyarov.

18 July 2015 • 12:54 AMT
Charles Aznavour to perform in Belgium

The star has already declared about his intention to sing until he is 100, adding that he lives an active and healthy life.

18 July 2015 • 12:48 AMT
Armenian President’s spokesperson resigns

“I am grateful for compassion, understanding and collaboration,” Arman Saghatelyan wrote in a Facebook post.

18 July 2015 • 12:25 AMT
Putin orders new reserve armed force creation

Defense Ministry officials have previously said that the new reserve force was envisaged at around 5,000 men to begin with.

18 July 2015 • 12:10 AMT
700 Azeri ceasefire violations reported July 12-18

Azerbaijan fired over 11,000 shots from various caliber weapons, including 60 mm mortars towards the Artsakh positions.

18 July 2015 • 12:07 AMT
Armenian cyclist wins gold at European Track Championships

Led by Armen Gyozalyan, the head coach of the national team, Mher Mkrtchyan and Pavel Stepanyan also showed good results.

18 July 2015 • 08:17 AMT
Email spam at 12-year low, Symantec says

Furthermore, cyberattacks against the manufacturing industry dropped 41 percent in May to 22 percent in June.

18 July 2015 • 07:18 AMT
Cuba to officially reopen embassy in Washington July 20

About 500 guests are expected to attend the ceremony at a building that has served as the Cuban Interests Section.

18 July 2015 • 07:03 AMT
Brush fire sweeps major roadway in southern California

Footage from news helicopters shows dramatic pictures of people walking away from the flames, covering their faces.

18 July 2015 • 05:43 AMT
Khamenei says Iranian opposition to ‘arrogant’ U.S. won’t change

“The Americans say they stopped Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon,” the Supreme Leader said at Tehran’s Mosala mosque.

18 July 2015 • 05:39 AMT
Tsunami threat canceled after strong quake hits Santa Cruz Islands

It hit at a depth of 33 kilometers and was centered undersea 75 kilometers northwest of Lata in the eastern Solomon Islands.

18 July 2015 • 05:30 AMT
Suicide car bombing kills over 100 in Iraq, IS claims responsibility

The United Nations said earlier this week that nearly 15,000 people had been killed in the 16-month period up to April 30.

18 July 2015 • 05:21 AMT
F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies from injuries sustained in last year’s crash

In rainy, gloomy conditions, Bianchi’s car slid off the track and ploughed into a crane picking up the Sauber of Adrian Sutil.

18 July 2015 • 05:01 AMT
Netanyahu tells Abbas citizens of Israel want peace

The Israeli leader wished Palestinian President a happy Eid el-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that caps the fasting month of Ramadan.

18 July 2015 • 04:49 AMT
Greek ex-finance minister says reforms ‘going to fail’

The PM has announced a cabinet reshuffle, sacking several ministers who voted against the reforms in parliament this week.

18 July 2015 • 04:26 AMT
Time to redouble efforts for settling Karabakh conflict, Lavrov says

“We have been working in line with agreements of OSCE Minsk Group with our American and French Co-chairs,” Lavrov said.

17 July 2015 • 14:11 AMT
People injured in crash involving Google self-driving car

People have been injured in a crash involving one of Google’s self-driving cars for the first time, Chris Urmson wrote.

17 July 2015 • 13:34 AMT
Suicide bombs kill at least 64 in multiple blasts in Nigeria

Two women suicide bombers killed 12 people at two prayer grounds as people were preparing to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

17 July 2015 • 13:24 AMT
EU panel says airline pilots should undergo psychological screening

“We don’t know everything that happened in this tragedy but we know a certain number of causes,” Patrick Ky said.

17 July 2015 • 13:02 AMT
Afghan president says talks with Taliban only way ‘to end bloodshed’

“The negotiations are the solution, the way and this is what our nation wants, to end the bloodshed,” Ashraf Ghani said.

17 July 2015 • 12:42 AMT
German lawmakers back talks on third bailout for Greece

“The alternative to this agreement would not be a ‘time-out’ from the euro … but rather predictable chaos,” Merkel said.

17 July 2015 • 12:32 AMT
At least 6 killed as police, Islamist protesters clash in Cairo

Morsi released a message from his jail cell calling on his supporters to “save Egypt from the oppressive military officials”.

17 July 2015 • 12:22 AMT
RA President not to re-run for office, serve as PM, NA Speaker: minister

According to the draft Constitution, the President is elected for 7 years instead of the current 5 and can only serve one term.

17 July 2015 • 12:03 AMT
Armenian-Turkish MP submits inquiry over Nishanyan’s case

Newly-elected Armenian MP, Selina Dogan submitted an inquiry to the Turkish parliament over the case of Sevan Nishanyan

17 July 2015 • 11:00 AMT
U.S. lawmakers urge Obama to stop UN vote on Iran deal

Corker, speaking as he left a meeting with Vice President Biden on Iran, called the UN plans “an affront to the American people.”