14 November: The Russian language will be the second official language in South Ossetia. The proposal has been supported by 83.99 percent of the voters in a referendum held yesterday, South Ossetian Central Election Commission Chairwoman Bella Pliyeva sai

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.