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Local ceasefire agreement allows humanitarian aid in Damascus

Local ceasefire agreement allows humanitarian aid in Damascus

November 12, 2014 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
Such truces have been described by the UN Syria mediator as one of the best ways to end the conflict on an area-by-area basis.
Opium cultivation in Afghanistan hits new records

Opium cultivation in Afghanistan hits new records

November 12, 2014 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
Billions of dollars have been spent trying to eradicate opium poppies in Afghanistan since U.S.-led troops ousted the Taliban in 2001.
Two suspected supporters of Islamic state arrested in Germany

Two suspected supporters of Islamic state arrested in Germany

November 12, 2014 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
A 31-year-old German, identified only as Kais B.O., was arrested for allegedly recruiting fighters for terror groups since 2013.
Netflix updates its iPhone, iPad app

Netflix updates its iPhone, iPad app

November 12, 2014 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
Netflix says the new version of its app will now offer video playback in 1080p, full HD, for users with the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus.
U.S. delays delivery of eight F-16 fighter planes to Iraq

U.S. delays delivery of eight F-16 fighter planes to Iraq

November 12, 2014 - 11:43 AMT  07:43 GMT
Warren said three of the eight planes will be delivered in December and then one per month through May for a total of eight F-16s.
About 13.6 million people displaced in Syria, Iraq conflicts: UN

About 13.6 million people displaced in Syria, Iraq conflicts: UN

November 12, 2014 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
Amin Awad, UNHCR's director for the Middle East and North Africa, said the world was becoming numb to the refugees' needs.
Turkish government tightens grip on dissenting media

Turkish government tightens grip on dissenting media

November 12, 2014 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
Correspondents from Zaman and Cihan were stopped in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building by ministry personnel.
Moscow, Beijing to sign cybersecurity deal: report

Moscow, Beijing to sign cybersecurity deal: report

November 12, 2014 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
As part of the pact, Moscow and Washington set up a working group to address a broad range of Internet security concerns.
Five banks fined £1.1bn by UK financial watchdog

Five banks fined £1.1bn by UK financial watchdog

November 12, 2014 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Swiss bank UBS and U.S. banks JP Morgan Chase and Citibank have all been fined.
Yahoo buys video-advertising company BrightRoll for $640mln

Yahoo buys video-advertising company BrightRoll for $640mln

November 12, 2014 - 08:55 AMT  04:55 GMT
"BrightRoll is a terrific, strategic and financially compelling fit for our video-advertising business," Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said.
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Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.
Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.
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