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New EU sanctions against Russia take effect New European Union sanctions targeting Russia came into force.

12 September 2014

White House insists Obama authorized to strike IS The White House insisted that President Barack Obama was authorized to strike the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria under a law passed by Congress.

12 September 2014

Chile president urges justice on coup anniversary Chile's president marked the 41st anniversary of the coup that brought Augusto Pinochet to power .

12 September 2014

Scotland ready to make history: independence leader Scotland's pro-independence leade said the "eyes of the world" were on a referendum next week as officials reported record numbers registering to vote.

12 September 2014

Zambian president makes first public appearance in 3 months Zambian President has appeared in public, his first appearances since speculation about his poor health started three months ago.

12 September 2014

Obama unveils new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine President Barack Obama said that the United States would intensify sanctions in the defense, finance and energy sectors to punish Russia.

12 September 2014

Outgoing Afghan president downsizes retirement home Afghan President has decided a lavish residence specially built for his imminent retirement is too big and he will move into a more modest home instead.

11 September 2014

Sweden's strong economy unlikely to save government Sweden under Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has enjoyed a dynamic job market, sustained growth and low public debt .

11 September 2014

What will the US-led war against jihadists look like? Barack Obama's vow to take the fight to jihadists will expand a US-led air war already underway and likely require deploying more special forces.

11 September 2014

Lebanon calls for 'common front' against IS 'monsters' Lebanon's Foreign Minister urged the international community to present a "common front" against Islamic State.

11 September 2014

Catalans can't be stopped from voting on independence: leader Catalonia's president warned it was "practically impossible" to stop the region voting on secession from Spain.

11 September 2014

Iranian President talks about Islamic Civilization at Nazarbayev University President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has delivered a lecture to the students of Astana-based Nazarbayev University on September 9.

11 September 2014

Tehran, Astana to sign $500 mln worth of agreements Kazakhstan and Iran are expanding their trade ties.

10 September 2014

If Scotland independence recognised, Crimea wants the same Crimea's Kremlin-loyal leader said that if the world recognises an independent Scotland, then it should also offer similar to Crimea.

10 September 2014

Kazakhstan expands Tenge to US Dollar exchange rate corridor Kazakhstan's National Bank has enlarged the Tenge to US Dollar pegged corridor from 6 tenge to 18 tenge.

10 September 2014

Iran president talks up Central Asia ties on regional tour Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged to bolster ties with energy-rich Kazakhstan.

10 September 2014

Ewa Kopacz, Tusk's 'Iron Lady', to step up as Polish PM Ewa Kopacz, who is tipped to replace Donald Tusk as Poland's next prime minister, is known as an "Iron Lady" who always has his back.

10 September 2014

Russian Colonel General claims Central Asia can be used by terrorists to transport nuclear weapons A Russian Military official has claimed the territories of Central Asian countries may be used by terrorists, such as those part of the Islamic State, to transport weapons of mass destruction.

09 September 2014

Sweden school 'crisis' looms large over election Swedish schools have become a political battleground September 14 elections as a debate intensifies over falling school results.

09 September 2014

Scotland referendum campaigns neck and neck: poll The rival campaigns in the Scottish independence vote are tied with just over a week to go.

09 September 2014

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