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15 August 2014 • 07:11 AMT
Iraqi PM resigns in attempt to end political crisis

U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice praised Maliki’s decision to step down, describing it as a “major step” towards uniting Iraq.

14 August 2014 • 15:34 AMT
At least 3 dead as Islamists mark mass killing anniv. in Egypt

A third person was killed in clashes between security forces and protesters in the Matariya neighborhood, a police official said.

14 August 2014 • 15:21 AMT
Microsoft launches new Lumia Beta Apps site

The apps can be downloaded via Microsoft’s Windows Phone store, by clicking on a link or by scanning a QR code.

14 August 2014 • 14:57 AMT
Erdogan pushes to strengthen presidency after election win

The AK Party currently holds 313 of parliament’s 550 seats, a strong majority but below the crucial two thirds threshold.

14 August 2014 • 14:38 AMT
Armenia to apply to ECHR over captive death in Azerbaijan

Commission member Zaruhi Hakobyan said that talks over the repatriation of the Armenian captive’s body are under way.

14 August 2014 • 14:12 AMT
Eurozone growth flatlines in the second quarter

German GDP contracted by 0.2% in the three months to the end of June, figures show, after growing by 0.7% in the first quarter.

14 August 2014 • 13:06 AMT
U.S. to deliver extra weaponry to Lebanese military

Twelve soldiers are still missing along with an unknown number of policemen, all of whom are believed to be held by the gunmen.

14 August 2014 • 12:46 AMT
Ukrainian parliament approves law on Russia sanctions

“By approving the law on sanctions, we showed that the country is able to protect itself,” Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said.

14 August 2014 • 12:25 AMT
Contact line tensions subside but shots still fired

Azerbaijan fired over 450 shots from various caliber weapons towards the positions of Karabakh defense army.

14 August 2014 • 12:13 AMT
The Washington Post: Aliyev’s actions deserve condemnation

When an autocrat who is intolerant of dissent begins to see spies and traitors around, it is a good time to be alert.

14 August 2014 • 11:58 AMT
Kansas Air National Guard expands partnership with Armenia

The State Partnership Program between the Kansas National Guard and the Office for Defense Cooperation is in its 11th year.

14 August 2014 • 07:44 AMT
French economy posts zero growth for second straight quarter

Sapin had previously stuck to the government’s forecast of 1 percent growth this year since he came into office in April.

14 August 2014 • 07:31 AMT
Lenovo reports 23% jump in net profit

For the first time ever, the company said it had sold more smartphones than PCs, with a record volume of 15.8 million units.

14 August 2014 • 07:02 AMT
Pentagon says rescue mission for Iraqi Yazidis unlikely

U.S. warplanes have since carried out a series of attacks on Islamic State forces, including on some approaching Arbil.

14 August 2014 • 06:32 AMT
Intel to acquire LSI networking business from Avago Technologies

Avago, a vendor of analog semiconductor devices, is divesting to Intel the Axxia Networking Business of LSI, which it acquired in May.

14 August 2014 • 06:22 AMT
Apple bans two harmful chemicals use in final assembly processes

Apple also said it would assemble an advisory board to further minimize toxins in the company’s products and supply chain.

14 August 2014 • 06:07 AMT
U.S. clears medium-range air-to-air missiles sale to Turkey

“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region,” the statement said.

14 August 2014 • 05:42 AMT
Congressional opposition to Baku’s escalating aggression grows

“For two decades, the people of Nagorno Karabakh have lived with constant threats and sniper fire from Azerbaijan,” Rep. Schiff said.

14 August 2014 • 05:29 AMT
U.S. Holocaust Museum statement features Armenian Genocide

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum published earlier this month a statement on the centennial of the World War I.

14 August 2014 • 05:08 AMT
Israel, Palestinians begin fresh 5-day ceasefire in Gaza

There were no more reports of violence overnight, and the two sides were expected to continue indirect talks mediated by Egypt in Cairo.

14 August 2014 • 04:58 AMT
Initial report on downed Malaysian jet in Ukraine due in Sept

The Dutch Safety Board, which is in charge of victim identification and probing the disaster cause completed its work in Ukraine.

14 August 2014 • 04:37 AMT
Saudi Arabia gives $100mln to UN for combating terrorism

“Terrorism knows no religion. It knows no ethnicity. It has no nationality. It has no humanity. It has no compassion,” al-Jubeir said.

14 August 2014 • 04:32 AMT
North Korea fires three short-range rockets as Pope arrives in Seoul

The rockets were fired from multiple launchers in the North Korean port city of Wonsan and traveled 220 km.

13 August 2014 • 17:26 AMT
Plane reportedly carrying Brazilian presidential candidate crashes

According to Air Force officials, air traffic control lost contact with the plane after it could not land in Guaruja due to bad weather.

13 August 2014 • 15:46 AMT
Samsung unveils new smartphone with metal frame

Samsung Electronics saw a 20% year-on-year drop in its last quarter’s profit. It blamed “slow global sales of smartphones”.

13 August 2014 • 15:26 AMT
Iran’s supreme leader dismisses value of direct talks with U.S.

Khamenei criticized the U.S., saying direct talks with its diplomats didn’t help reduce sanctions or decrease its animosity toward Tehran.

13 August 2014 • 14:59 AMT
Armenia’s national brand to be unveiled before yearend: official

Armenia’s Economy Ministry says a correct national brand will help attract more tourists in the country within few years.

13 August 2014 • 14:10 AMT
Egypt’s ex-President Mubarak denies he ordered killing of protesters

Sisi, who went on to win a presidential election, vowed that Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood would cease to exist under his rule.

13 August 2014 • 13:54 AMT
Fields Medal maths prize won by woman for first time

Mirzakhani is the first woman to win the prize, widely regarded as the “Nobel Prize of mathematics,” since it was established in 1936.

13 August 2014 • 12:29 AMT
AP video journalist, Palestinian translator killed in Gaza blast

Camilli is the first foreign journalist killed in the conflict, which took over 1,900 Palestinian lives and 67 on the Israeli side.