American Gilman, convicted in Russia, released on health grounds and heading to the US, TASS reports — US administration.

Russia's Deputy FM Galuzin tells TASS the CSTO may strip Armenia of voting rights at the Nov. 11 summit.

Russia's DeputyGaluzin told TASS that the issue of stripping Armenia of its voting rights in the CSTO may be considered at the November 11 summit.

Georgia's PM Kobakhidze: Tbilisi will not restore diplomatic ties with Russia while Moscow recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent. He expressed hope for peaceful resolution through future political changes.

Georgia'sIrakli Kobakhidze stated that Tbilisi will not restore diplomatic relations with Russia as long as Moscow maintains recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He emphasized that peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia remains a foreign policy priority and expressed hope it will become possible through future political changes.

Turkey could propose two Black Sea security corridors for Russia-Ukraine shipping, Yeni Şafak reports. Both sides would commit not to strike vessels in the corridors; Ankara hasn't commented.

Turkey may propose two security corridors in the Black Sea for ships heading to Russia and Ukraine, Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak reported. Under the proposal, both sides of the conflict would commit to not striking vessels in the corridors; Ankara has not yet commented on the report.

Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, calling the move a violation of international law and UN resolutions. Colombia is only the second country after the US to recognize Israeli control of the territory.

Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, calling the move a violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. Colombia becomes the second country after the United States to recognize Israeli control of the strategic territory.