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10:27 03/06/2019
Two killed as Sudan forces try to disperse protesters

The violence comes amid a persistent deadlock in talks between protesters and Sudan’s military rulers over demands to hand over power to civilians.

10:04 03/06/2019
Danske Bank to sell Estonian private loans unit to LHV in $458 million deal

Danske Bank said last year it had begun closing parts of its Estonian business which has been at the center of an investigation into alleged money laundering and prompted a U.S. criminal investigation.

17:45 01/06/2019
Etienne Tshisekedi to be buried in DR Congo

His body was only flown home on Thursday following a row between his family and the former government.

17:24 01/06/2019
Jose Antonio Reyes: Former Arsenal winger dies aged 35

The Spaniard joined the Gunners from the La Liga side in January 2004 and was part of the 'Invincibles' side that went through the 2003-04 season unbeaten, winning the Premier League.

17:00 01/06/2019
Rains force pope to change Romania travel plans

Storms forced Francis to change his transport plans Saturday and added in a three-hour car ride through the twisting Carpazi mountains that he had planned to traverse via helicopter. The steady rains doused the faithful gathered for Mass at the Sumuleu Ciuc shrine, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

16:38 01/06/2019
Arrest hearing held for captain in deadly collision

Prosecutors are requesting that the 64-year-old Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn be arrested. The captain has denied responsibility in Wednesday's collision in central Budapest.

16:16 01/06/2019
Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to confront U.S. Middle East plan

The U.S. military has sent forces, including an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers, to the region to counter what it called “clear indications” of threats from Iran.

15:45 01/06/2019
China to investigate whether FedEx harmed client interests

The U.S. package delivery company recently did not deliver to the right addressees and addresses in China, Xinhua, which did not give details, said.

14:26 01/06/2019
Saudi king warns attacks on oil stations threaten global supply

King Salman accuses Iran-backed groups of drone strikes on oil tankers at third and final summit of Gulf and Arab leaders.

14:02 01/06/2019
Uber to ban riders with low ratings: will you pass the test?

Failure to tip, a refusal to chat … even where you sit could influence how drivers rate you and under a new policy could see you banned.

13:41 01/06/2019
US won't 'tiptoe' around Chinese behaviour in Asia, says US defence chief

Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan warns stability in the region is under threat, including the South China Sea.

13:00 01/06/2019
Mexico 'won't be provoked by US' over migrant row

Mexico's president has insisted his government will not be provoked, after President Donald Trump announced escalating tariffs on all goods unless Mexico curbed illegal migration.

12:43 01/06/2019
The Sopranos house for sale in New Jersey for $3.4m

The family home of fictional mob boss Tony Soprano has hit the market, 20 years after the critically acclaimed television series first aired.

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Armenian students win 17 medals at International Zhautykov Olympiad
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Armenian MPs hold a minute's silence for deceased colleague
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Two injured in single-car crash in Armenia’s Ararat
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MP urges action to secure release of Armenian prisoners held in Baku
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Levon Aronian condemns Ruben Vardanyan's sham trial in Azerbaijan
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Despite the Armenian leadership's “clear willingness to meet Baku’s demands”, the trial of Armenian prisoners that...
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HRW reports four femicides in Armenia in one year
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Government mum on Pashinyan's participation in Trump's inauguration
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13:30
Australian Open: Khachanov loses to Michelsen
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EUMA hosts ambassadors from 22 EU nations
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12:36
Nicolas Aznavour urges collective action for Ruben Vardanyan's release
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12:09
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan on a trip to Iran
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11:59
Arman Tsarukyan issues first statement after UFC 311 dropout
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11:37
RPA deplores lack of government efforts to protect Artsakh leaders from Azerbaijani persecution
The Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) on Friday denounced the fabricated charges against Armenian prisoners held in...
11:15
Ombudsperson slams 'trials' of Armenian prisoners in Baku
Armenia's Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan issued the following statement on the unfair trials of Armenians...
17:22
Human rights defenders call for international monitoring of trials of Armenian detainees in Baku
Over two dozen Armenian human rights NGOs and individual defenders have issued a joint appeal to international organizations and foreign...
16:51
Analysis: Aliyev's show trials echo Stalin's tactics in suppressing opposition
By Luis Moreno Ocampo, former ICC chief prosecutor Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has resurrected one of Joseph Stalin's...
16:36
HRW: Azerbaijan failed to ensure ethnic Armenians' right to safe and dignified return to Nagorno-Karabakh
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released its annual report on the human rights situation in the world in 2024. The part concerning Azerbaijan...
16:01
Noubar Afeyan urges action to promote fair trial for Ruben Vardanyan in Baku
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15:34
Former ombudsperson condemns UN silence on Armenian prisoners held in Baku
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15:08
Putin assesses Yerevan's steps in relations with EU in phone call with Pashinyan
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14:36
Ex-Artsakh ombudsman urges greater pressure on Baku to release Armenian prisoners
Former Artsakh Human Rights Defender Gegham Stepanyan stressed the need for stronger international pressure on Azerbaijan to release Armenian...
14:05
Pashinyan, Putin hold phone call
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Friday. “The...
13:36
Strong winds expected in parts of Armenia
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13:14
Opposition MP: Armenian leadership made 3rd concession amid Baku's fresh threats
The Armenian authorities made a third concession to Baku amid fresh threats by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, opposition Pativ Unem faction...

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