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27 February 2017 • 07:31 AMT
Mortars used in Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations over weekend

The Karabakh Defense Army forces continue controlling the situation on the contact line, retaliating in case of necessity.

27 February 2017 • 07:31 AMT
NASA launches wind tunnel tests for its quiet supersonic jet

The agency is testing a nine percent scale model of Lockheed Martin’s X-plane design in Glenn’s 8’ x 6’ Supersonic Wind Tunnel.

27 February 2017 • 07:21 AMT
“Hillary’s America,” “Batman v Superman” dominate Razzie Awards

The only category not won by either of the two films was Kristen Wiig’s prize for worst supporting actress in “Zoolander 2.”

27 February 2017 • 07:20 AMT
Scientists rejuvenate blood by “resetting” stem cells

Rejuvenating enough cells could steel your body against blood disorders and otherwise improve your overall health.

27 February 2017 • 07:13 AMT
Animation maestro Hayao Miyazaki working on new feature

The film may be a longer version of “Boro the Caterpillar,” a CGI animated short that Miyazaki was making for screenings at the Ghibli museum in Tokyo.

27 February 2017 • 07:03 AMT
“Aliens” star Bill Paxton dies at 61, celebs pay tribute on Twitter

Tom Hanks, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paul Feig, Charlize Theron, Elijah Wood and Aaron Paul were among the celebrities who paid homage to Paxton.

27 February 2017 • 06:55 AMT
Moonlight wins 2017 Oscar for best picture, Emma Stone is best actress

To the women in this category, [Natalie Portman], [Isabelle Huppert], [Meryl Streep], [Ruth Negga], you are all so extraordinary,” Stone said.

27 February 2017 • 06:48 AMT
Trump budget plan boosts Pentagon, trims State Department – officials

One of the officials said Trump’s request for the Pentagon included more money for shipbuilding, military aircraft.

27 February 2017 • 06:40 AMT
U.S. calls on Russia to “immediately” observe Ukraine ceasefire

“We call on Russia and the separatist forces to immediately observe the ceasefire, withdraw all heavy weapons,” the State Department said.

27 February 2017 • 06:27 AMT
China’s top diplomat to visit U.S. on February 27-28: Xinhua

A researcher said a discussion of when and where Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would meet first would be on the top of the agenda.

27 February 2017 • 06:14 AMT
Bloody accident mars joyful start of Rio carnival

The accident, which coincided with heavy drizzle, marred the start of the all-night samba dance-off at the Sambodromo stadium.

25 February 2017 • 19:13 AMT
From power to opposition and back

Prosperous Armenia, one of the most influential parties at the Armenian political arena is marching towards the April parliamentary elections, this time being presented as Tsarukyan Alliance. It’s hard to say whether the change of the name can mean the change of the essence, as Prosperous Armenia has always been associated by people with one personality – its leader Gagik Tsarukyan.

25 February 2017 • 15:03 AMT
New video shows Karabakh’s thwarting of Azerbaijani sabotage

The Nagorno Karabakh army has found out the names of the Azerbaijani soldiers, killed during the failed operation.

25 February 2017 • 14:41 AMT
Armenia unveils footage of Azerbaijan attacking Karabakh

“The first circle denotes the launch of Tropa mine-clearing system,” Armenian defense ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan explained.

25 February 2017 • 14:16 AMT
Connie Britton to topline Netflix comedy-drama “Steady Habits”

Britton has been nominated for four Emmys, including one for “Nasvhille” and two for “Friday Night Lights.”

25 February 2017 • 14:12 AMT
CEC publishes candidates’ lists for Armenia parliamentary elections

The CEC said on Saturday, February 25 that 1531 citizens have registered to take part in the elections, slated for April 2.

25 February 2017 • 14:10 AMT
Claire Danes, Jim Parsons to star in transgender drama “A Kid Like Jake”

“A Kid Like Jake” will be adapted by Silas Howard (known for the TV series “Transparent”), one of only a few transgender directors in Hollywood.

25 February 2017 • 13:51 AMT
Malaysia to sweep airport for toxic chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder

Kim Jong Nam was murdered on Feb. 13 at the budget terminal of Kuala Lumpur’s main airport with VX nerve agent.

25 February 2017 • 13:37 AMT
Iran to buy 950 tonnes of uranium ore from Kazakhstan

The acquisition would not violate Iran’s landmark 2015 deal with world powers over its disputed nuclear program.

25 February 2017 • 13:23 AMT
Military expert details reasons behind Azeri escalation in Karabakh

The expert ruled out the possibility of a large-scale war, however, allowing for a situation similar to that in April.

25 February 2017 • 13:00 AMT
Armenian-made Zangi messenger to be featured at Mobile World Congress

Zangi provides a highly scalable and cost-efficient telecommunications infrastructure for the B2B market.

25 February 2017 • 12:34 AMT
Bitcoin hits record high above $1,200

Traditional financial players have largely shunned the web-based “crytpocurrency”, viewing it as too volatile, complicated and risky.

25 February 2017 • 12:18 AMT
Syria talks challenged as over 80 killed in suicide blasts

The blasts which targeted two security service bases in Homs, killed a top intelligence chief and close confidant of President Bashar al-Assad.

25 February 2017 • 12:09 AMT
Iraqi forces advance near key area in west Mosul

Iraqi forces launched a fresh push from the south on February 19, nearly a month after the eastern side of Mosul was declared “fully liberated”.

25 February 2017 • 11:55 AMT
Caucasus violence may harm U.S. ties with Russia, Turkey, Iran: expert

The United States should cooperate with Russia in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Professor Carey Cavanaugh said.

25 February 2017 • 11:26 AMT
The Globe and Mail remembers the last Genocide survivor in Canada

Although Knar Yemenidjian reached the age of 107, her childhood was marred by unfathomable violence that nearly ended her life.

25 February 2017 • 10:54 AMT
Kino Lorber acquires Venice Film Fest winner “The Woman Who Left”

“The Woman Who Left” is set in 1997 in the Philippines and centers on a woman released from jail after being imprisoned for a crime she did not commit.

25 February 2017 • 10:35 AMT
Paul Verhoeven’s “Elle” wins best film at France’s Cesar Awards

The biggest surprise of the night was Xavier Dolan nabbing best director and editing with “It’s Only the End of the World.”

25 February 2017 • 10:20 AMT
Latest version of iOS solves iPhone 6’s shutdown issues

10.2.1, which has already been downloaded by roughly half of all iOS users, has led to an 80 percent reduction of unexpected shutdowns in iPhone 6s.

25 February 2017 • 09:52 AMT
Huawei announces a 360-degree VR camera for smartphones

Huawei is keeping its pricing and release date a secret, but it’s obviously part of the company’s online-focused line.