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13:41 11/05/2019
Dozens feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia

At least 65 migrants are thought to have died after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the coast of Tunisia.

13:28 11/05/2019
French troops free hostages in Burkina Faso

Commanders launched the operation to rescue two French tourists snatched in neighbouring Benin earlier this month, before they could be handed over to militants in Mali.

13:00 11/05/2019
Berlin park designates pink 'drug zones' for dealers, buyers

Police have tried - and failed - for years to push drug dealers out of the park. They've even implemented a zero tolerance policy but nothing seems to work.

12:43 11/05/2019
Pentagon approves plan to shift $1.5B for wall along US-Mexico border

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan approved the re-allocation of funds, which were originally earmarked for support of Afghan security forces and other projects, to help pay for the wall along the southern border.

12:02 11/05/2019
New Jersey man films two huge black bears brawling in his yard

A violent front yard brawl between two large black bears in New Jersey was captured on video over the weekend.

11:16 11/05/2019
Florida schools reject law allowing teachers to carry guns

The Guardian finds that none of the state’s largest school districts plan to allow teachers to carry weapons.

10:45 11/05/2019
Rihanna launches upmarket fashion label with LVMH group

Pop singer becomes first black woman to head up a fashion house at the company.

10:27 11/05/2019
Iran Guards reject U.S. talks, cleric threatens carrier

The comments by hardliners appeared partly aimed at discouraging President Hassan Rouhani and his moderate allies in Tehran from taking up an offer of talks from Washington.

10:00 11/05/2019
Tens of thousands march to demand change in Algeria

The demonstrators are pushing for radical change by seeking the departure of senior figures, including politicians and businessmen, who have governed the North African country since independence from France in 1962.

20:09 10/05/2019
Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images

It wasn’t produced by extremists; it was created by Facebook. In a clever bit of self-promotion, the social media giant takes a year of a user’s content and auto-generates a celebratory video.

19:24 10/05/2019
19:00 10/05/2019
German court convicts Iranian, 3 Afghans over mass assault

The Amberg regional court on Friday sentenced the 18-year-old Iranian, whose name wasn't released, to two years and seven months of juvenile detention.

18:38 10/05/2019
American hostage among four freed in western Africa following French special forces raid

France said the hostages were rescued Thursday night following a battle in Burkina Faso that left two of its soldiers dead.

18:16 10/05/2019
South Africa election: ANC set for reduced majority

With more than 87% of district results declared, the ANC has won 57% of the ballot, well ahead of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) on 21%.

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Armenian FM to travel to Moscow
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37 police officers sacked in Armenia last year
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Armine Kheranyan named new opposition MP
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MP Levon Kocharyan urges strong pressure on Baku to release Armenian prisoners
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Georgia signals willingness to revive relations with US under Trump
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Armenian defense minister's grandfather dies
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Ex-prosecutor in Robert Kocharyan's case quits Investigative Committee
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Bitcoin hits new all-time high
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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
A regular session of the Armenian parliament began with a choir performing a modified version of the national anthem. Lawmakers then...
11:35
Two injured in single-car crash in Armenia’s Ararat
A single-vehicle crash in Armenia’s Ararat Province left two people injured and hospitalized last night. The...
11:12
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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World-famous cellist Alban Gerhardt to perform in Yerevan
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Opposition MP: 'Trials' of Armenian prisoners in Baku deal a direct blow to Pashinyan
Despite the Armenian leadership's “clear willingness to meet Baku’s demands”, the trial of Armenian prisoners that...
15:30
HRW reports four femicides in Armenia in one year
Armenia's authorities investigated 1,535 criminal domestic violence complaints through June 2024, a significant increase over the 484...
15:00
Drivers warned of icy roads in some parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers about a road closure and icy conditions in Armenia. In particular, the road linking the Amberd...
14:30
Pablo Santos leaves Noah
Defender Pablo Santos has left FC Noah. "Central defender Pablo Santos concludes his journey with our team," the club...
14:15
Azerbaijan must ensure fair trial rights of Ruben Vardanyan – Amnesty International
Reacting to the start of a trial of Ruben Vardanyan, a former de facto State Minister in Nagorno-Karabakh, Marie Struthers, Amnesty...
14:00
Government mum on Pashinyan's participation in Trump's inauguration
The Armenian government has not yet revealed whether Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald...
13:30
Australian Open: Khachanov loses to Michelsen
American Alex Michelsen won against Russian Karen Khachanov, the No 19 seed, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the Australian Open...
13:01
EUMA hosts ambassadors from 22 EU nations
The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) on Friday hosted ambassadors from 22 EU nations to Armenia to give them overview...
12:36
Nicolas Aznavour urges collective action for Ruben Vardanyan's release
Nicolas Aznavour, co-founder and chairman of the Aznavour Foundation, has called for collective action to secure the release...
12:09
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan on a trip to Iran
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who is currently on a visit to Iran, on Friday met with Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese...
11:59
Arman Tsarukyan issues first statement after UFC 311 dropout
Arman Tsarukyan is understandably devastated after having to withdraw from his first UFC championship fight, MMA Junkie reports. UFC...
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...

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