Karabakh defense army reports upsurge in Azeri ceasefire violations

Karabakh defense army reports upsurge in Azeri ceasefire violations

October 24, 2015 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
90 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani armed forces were registered by, with around 2000 shots fired from various caliber weapons.
6 die as mortar bombs fall on protesters in Libya’s Benghazi

6 die as mortar bombs fall on protesters in Libya’s Benghazi

October 24, 2015 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
Several hundred people were protesting against a proposed UN-backed peace deal that would form a new unity government.
Pentagon says more raids similar to Iraq rescue will be conducted

Pentagon says more raids similar to Iraq rescue will be conducted

October 24, 2015 - 10:24 AMT  06:24 GMT
Ash Carter said he decided on the rescue mission after intelligence showed that executions were imminent and mass graves had been dug.
Turkish court sentences 244 to prison over 2013 protests: paper

Turkish court sentences 244 to prison over 2013 protests: paper

October 24, 2015 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
Some 255 people had been charged with crimes such as damaging public property and taking part in illegal protests.
BlackBerry now accepts preorders for Priv Android smartphone

BlackBerry now accepts preorders for Priv Android smartphone

October 24, 2015 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
After months of rumors, BlackBerry was forced to confirm plans for an Android-based device following leaks that basically revealed everything.
Nigeria bomb attacks leave at least 42 dead

Nigeria bomb attacks leave at least 42 dead

October 24, 2015 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
It is not clear who carried out the bombings but the Islamist militant group Boko Haram has carried out many attacks in the area.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues as diplomats try to end bloodshed

Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues as diplomats try to end bloodshed

October 24, 2015 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
In the West Bank and Gaza, Palestinian medical officials said 45 people were wounded by gunfire.
Ukraine, Russia to ban direct flights

Ukraine, Russia to ban direct flights

October 24, 2015 - 09:33 AMT  05:33 GMT
Russia's transport minister has estimated that the loss in ticket sales to both countries will run to around $110m a year.
Kerry expects new Syria talks, doesn’t rule out Iran participation

Kerry expects new Syria talks, doesn’t rule out Iran participation

October 24, 2015 - 09:29 AMT  05:29 GMT
Along with counterparts from allies Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Kerry met in Vienna with Sergei Lavrov, foreign minister of Russia.
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