7 month agoAUBERVILLIERS - Two injured in a settling of scores between rival gangs. Rifle and crashed scooter found
7 month agoA man set himself on fire at the Ostankino TV station in Moscow
7 month agoMore Exeter residents will be evacuated from their homes after a possible unexploded World War Two device was located at a site in Glenthorne Road
Lviv TV channel First Independent, which was bought by former employees of ZIK, 112 Ukraine and NewsOne, aired for only an hour - its broadcast on the satellite stopped
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine considered the issue of urgent measures to combat threats to national security in the field of citizenship
Danilov: The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine considered the State strategy of deoccupation and reintegration of the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea
7 month agoThe National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine by its decision deprived some representatives of the senior officers of the state awards of Ukraine and military ranks of Ukraine
7 month agoAir Force: B-1 bombers flew first deterrence patrol from Norway over Barents Sea, escorted by Norwegian playmates
This week's FridayFact: At the MSC2021 Special Edition, @vonderleyen highlighted the @EU_Commission's ambitious plans for recovery after COVID19, intended to enable a "greener, more digital, and more resilient Europe." 50% of the funds are meant for modernization programs
7 month agoSweden just had its highest February temperature on record. Kalmar Airport recorded 17.0°C on Thursday, says @SMHIvader
7 month agoSkopje, North Macedonia: Two of the organisers of today's protest talk with the police in order to help facilitate a de-escalation of the demonstration, which has seen scuffles, rocks and other materials thrown
Armenian President visited the General Staff and met with its head
Yamal: The fire at the Gazprom Yubileiny gas field has been extinguished. Production stopped
7 month agoStatement by President Biden on seventh anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - "The United States does not and will never recognize Russia's purported annexation of the peninsula
7 month agoProtesters in today's demonstration in Skopje - following the verdict in an ethnically-charged, politically contentious retrial of six ethnic Albanians for the 2012 murders of five Macedonian men - throw rocks and bricks at the police cordon
7 month agoA scuffle between protesters and police broke out in the Macedonian capital, as demonstrators took to the streets to protest against this week's verdict in an ethnically-charged, politically contentious retrial of six ethnic Albanians for the 2012 murders of five Macedonian men
7 month agoScenes from today's protest in Skopje, where thousands are calling for the release of ethnic Albanians who were jailed for the 2012 murder of ethnic Macedonians. They are also calling for the prosecutor's resignation and a third retrial under international auspices
7 month agoPolice have cordoned off the boulevard leading to the Skopje Criminal Court. Organisers of today's demonstration in the Macedonian capital have called for calm, amid sporadic angry outbursts
European Council: We look forward to security and defense cooperation with the Biden administration
Putin discusses with the Security Council a settlement in Karabakh
UK announces support for the US airstrike in Syria last night
7 month agoAnti-Pashinyan protesters gathered at the building of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and General Prosecutors office
Lavrov: the United States warned Russia several minutes before the strike on Syria
March for Pashinyan's resignation at Proshyan Street at the moment.
Russia says it is "strongly condemns" US air strikes in Syria and calls "for the unconditional respect of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria"
7 month agoSecurity Service of Ukraine found a cache of weapons in Luhansk region
Ilham Aliyev: new contracts for the supply of weapons signed with Turkey
7 month agoThousands of anti-government protesters in Tbilisi have reached the Georgian parliament after marching down the city's central Rustaveli Avenue
The ex-head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ingushetia was detained in the case of a clash of protesters with the police over the transfer of land to Chechnya
Russia rapidly increased plans of supply of new military vehicles to Western military district(from 400 to 800 new vehicles this year)
Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on certain measures aimed at deoccupation and reintegration of the Crimean peninsula. Support of Crimean Tatars and protection of the rights of Crimean residents
7 month agoDublin Fire Brigade: Firefighters from Tallaght and Dolphin's Barn responded to reports of smoke in an apartment block in Parkwest last night. A fire was discovered and extinguished in the basement. Good evacuation by the residents of the block on hearing the alarm
Lukashenka denied that he intends to transfer power in the country to his eldest son
7 month agoSeveral thousand people have gathered outside the Tbilisi Concert Hall in preparation for a march on the Georgian parliament. Protesters are calling for the release of opposition leader Nika Melia and snap elections
7 month agoProtest against PM Pashinyan continues at Bagramyan Avenue in Yerevan
[email protected]_President Armen Sarkissian plans to meet with Chief of the Gen Staff of Armenian Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan. "To reduce tension in the country & find ways to resolve the situation peacefully, President Sarkissian will initiate a series of discussions," the statement reads
Military aircraft flying over Yerevan
Joint Forces Operation: 10 ceasefire violations yesterday
7 month agoYerevan's Baghramyan Avenue this morning, where the opposition has blocked the street
Household gas exploded in sushi bar in residential building in Nizhniy Novgorod. Rescuers are working to extract 2 women under rubble
EUCO meeting on security and defence chaired by @eucopresident has started now. First on is an exchange of views with @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg
The Russian military is conducting exercises in the Kuril Islands, involving 1,000 soldiers, planes, helicopters and drones
The meeting of the Council of the Parliament of Armenia did not take place due to the lack of quorum
Opposition protesters in front of the parliament on Baghramyan Avenue @CivilNetTV
Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan handed over all prisoners of war to Armenia
BCSO confirms structure fire near Atmore
7 month agoDomestic gas explosion on the basement in a 9-storey building on Meshchersky Boulevard in Nizhny Novgorod. An eyewitness told RIA Novosti that it was a sushi bar.
7 month ago"Long live Belarus." Day 201 of protests
Anti-Pashinyan protesters are spending first night on Bagramyan Avenue in Yerevan
EU declares Venezuela envoy persona non grata
7 month agoFBI: Additionally, Konstantin Viktorovich Kilimnik is also wanted by the FBI for obstruction of justice & engaging in a conspiracy to obstruct justice between Feb 2018 & April 2018
EU leaders demand immediate release of Putin critic Navalny
7 month agoFBI: These individuals are wanted by FBI for their alleged involvement in conspiracy to defraud US by impairing, obstructing & defeating the lawful functions of FEC, DOJ & Dept of State. This occurred from early 2014 to February of 2018
President Zelensky will convene NSDC on 26 February on the urgent matters of national security - Office
Washington calls on the Armenian armed forces not to interfere in political affairs
7 month agoHead of Nagorno-Karabakh Arayik Harutyunyan, Head of the National Security Service of Armenia Armen Abazyan, Secretary of the Nagorny Karabakh Security Council Vitaly Balasanyan and another official held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armenia Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan
The head of the National Police in Kyiv, Andriy Kryshchenko, denied the information about the searches in the office of the "Opposition bloc" but stressed that a bus was intercepted on Shota Rustaveli Street and people who were in it were detained
Onik Gasparyan categorically rejected the demand to resign, claiming that the army's demands were undeniable. The generals let Pashinyan know that if pressure on Gasparyan continues, the situation will worsen even more
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu discussed the situation in the country with the head of the Armenian Defense Ministry.
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in the Cushendall Road area of Ballymena this afternoon. A post mortem is scheduled to determine the cause of death, however, it is not being treated as suspicious at this time
Police in Kyiv near "Opposition Bloc" office searched a van that belongs to "Storm" security firm linked to Medvedchuk and involved in shooting earlier today
7 month agoMan detained in attempt to smuggle 20kgs of illegal drugs to Crimea
The Dutch parliament on Thursday is expected to become the first European legislature to call the Chinese treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority a genocide
President of Armenia has not signed dismissal of chief of staff Gasparyan, says he has 3 days for it. And he will not side with anyone as he is for the state and the people
7 month agoCanada's key role in training of Ukraine's defence forces is unquestionable - Andrii Taran held a telephone conversation with his Canadian counterpart @HarjitSajjan
Putin and Armenian PM Pashinyan discussed situation in Armenia in a phone call
7 month agoKryvyi Rih police confiscated psychotropic drugs from the drug dealer for almost 400,000 hryvnias
Iskander-M was not used in Karabakh: RF Ministry of Defense
Security Service of Ukraine is checking audio recordings of the Medvedchuk-Surkov conversation
US Embassy in Armenia: "We closely follow developments in Armenia." "We ask all parties to exercise calm and restraint." "The crisis should be resolved peacefully without violence
7 month agoTurkish Presidential Spokesman Kalin: "We reject and condemn the coup attempt in Armenia. Coups have always interrupted democratic processes and created chaos. We call for a speedy normalization in Armenia"
Navalny lawyer, Vadim Kobzev, says Navalny has begun his journey to a prison colony where he is due to spend just over 2.5 years
7 month agoRussian Air Force Antonov An-148-100EA RFF8122 en route Armenia
7 month ago[email protected]: "Using some advanced AI methodologies, in particular deep learning, it will not always be possible for a human to fully assess the factors that the software took into account to form its conclusions"
Bosnia and Herzegovina will sue COVAX if this international mechanism for the procurement of coronavirus vaccines does not meet its deadline for the delivery, Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the country's tripartite presidency, told reporters today
Clashes near Horlivka reported tonight
Armed men attacked activists protesting illegal construction at Yamska street in Holosiyivski district of Kyiv. Several shots fired
7 month agoAdnan Sarwar: After infiltrating a people-smuggling gang in Calais, I met desperate Arabs escaping wars, now living in French woods. They'd risk their lives again crossing the sea with the gangs. This piece describes the night in the photo, I'm in black
NATO countries should increase assistance in the training of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Secretary General
Simultaneous police raids in France, Romania and Moldova have led to the arrest of 38 people allegedly involved in an international network that smuggled Moldovan citizens into France to exploit them in the construction industry, @Europol said today
7 month agoCitizens demanding Pashinyan's resignation closed the Demirchyan-Baghramyan crossroads.
The opposition closed Baghramyan Avenue and announced the construction of barricades with a demand from the parliament to dismiss Pashinyan
Zarif accuses the European Union of turning to a party because of its abstention from trade exchange with Iran
Armenian Defense Ministry said attempts to involve the army in political processes are unacceptable
7 month agoUK sanctions six members of Myanmar military junta, including commander-in-chief General Min Aung Hlaing, for role in recent coup
In Jabrayil, a civilian was injured in a landmine explosion. Investigation showed that Gyuloglan Mirzaliyev received various injuries as a result of an anti-personnel mine blast
7 month agoPolice bring out the van with barbed wire against the people demanding the resignation of Pashinyan
"Armenia without Nikol" - The people are moving to the National Assembly of Armenia
Pashinyan threatened his opponents with arrests if they "overstep the boundaries of political statements"
UK announces more sanctions on Myanmar's military junta
Mine detectors of the Greek and Spanish navies (both in NATO) entered the Black Sea, the Russian Black Sea fleet is monitoring them
Fire at chemical plant in Skakhty of Rostov region
Army cannot participate in political processes - Pashinyan at a rally
"My order to all soldiers, officers, generals - do your business, protect the borders and territorial integrity of Armenia. This is my order - and no one can violate it" - Pashinyan
7 month ago"The General Staff's statement is an attempt of a military coup. But the people will not allow a military coup" - Pashinyan on Republic Square
Deep crisis in Armenia - President of Azerbaijan Aliyev
7 month agoFormer CSTO secretary general Grigoriy Khachaturov has joined opposition rally in Yerevan
7 month agoAin_Issa: Russian military convoy entered Ain Issa town, coming from Tel-Tamr
Lavrov in a phone call with FM of Armenia, discussed situation in the country
7 month agoVideo with fighter jet over Yerevan
Fighter jet is flying over Yerevan now
The EU statement on Crimea annexation is getting longer and longer each passing year, highlighting all the political and human rights abuses that keep happening there
7 month agoA fresh statement by the Armenian armed forces says they were "not directed by anyone or made under pressure from anyone. This is the clear conviction and position of the generals to serve the salvation of the homeland at this crucial moment
Turkish Foreign Minister condemns attempted coup in Armenia
Coup in Armenia will not work - Pashinyan
Security Service of Ukraine put blogger Anatoliy Shariy on wanted list
Maia Sandu convenes the National Security Council. The meeting will take place tomorrow at 11 am. Various topics will be discussed, including the concession of the international airport in Chisinau
Ex-Presidents Robert Kocharian and Serzh Sargsyan called on citizens to support the General Staff of Armenia "It's time for decisive steps," they said
First clashes between Pashinan and military supporters reported in Yerevan
7 month agoMPs of "My Step" faction also joined the march of Pashinyan and his supporters
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan joins his supporters' demonstrations in Yerevan, rejecting the army's call for him to resign
Pashinyan to his supporters at Republic square in Yerevan: the coup attempt is under control
Sporadic tensions between Pashinyan supporters and those demanding his resignation
The Kremlin is watching the situation in Armenia with concern, calls for calm
Kremlin commented on Pashinyan interview claiming that "Iskander complexes failed multiple times and even when hit exploded at 10% of power", says that "Iskander effectiveness proved"
Opposition Prosperous Armenia party considers the statement of the General Staff to be a turning point and calls on Pashinyan to resign
Germany charged a man with giving Bundestag floor plans to Russian intelligence
President of Armenia has received, but has not yet signed PM's decree to dismiss Chief of General Staff Onik Gasparyan
7 month agoAn anchor at Georgian TV channel Formula, Vakho Sanaia, along with a relative were assaulted in Tbilisi this morning. Sanaia said he was attacked because of his work as a journalist. Three people have been arrested over the incident.
Lukashenka declared the need to restructure the work of the Security Council "I would like to know how they ensure the functioning of the Security Council based on the experience of Russia, Kazakhstan and other states close to us."
Belarusian authorities are ready for the escalation of the situation in the country - Lukashenka
Head of Nagorny Karabakh authorities Araik Arutyunian calls for restraint by both parties, offers mediation
People started to gather in front of Ministry of Defense in Yerevan in support of military
Pashinyan on Facebook called on the military to continue serving Armenia and ensuring the country's security. "The participation of the army in political processes is not permissible"
S-400 got into road accident on Mozhaiskoe highway in Moscow region. No casualties
Pashinyan dismissed the Head of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan, who demanded the resignation of the government
Yerevan police was ordered to bring in a reinforcement, be deployed in central Yerevan and protect state institutions' buildings
People from different parts of the city are taking to the streets in support of the army's announcement. People walk to the center shouting "Nicole the traitor".
Pashinyan says the statement of the military is an attempted military coup. "I call on all our supporters to come to Republic Square. I will speak live soon."
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia warned the authorities and other security officials not to use force against the protesters
Armenian military in a statement demands Pashinyan to resign
French Health Minister: "mafias" are behind a wave of cyber attacks on hospitals
7 month agoYoung man loses fingers in accident - Paphos officials investigate explosion in company's basement following oxygen cylinder accident, worker undergoes emergency surgery to reattach fingers
Joint Forces Operation: 6 ceasefire violations yesterday, 2 Ukrainian soldiers wounded. 1 Russian militant detained near Chermalyk in an infiltration attempt
