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24 February 2017 • 08:03 AMT
“Game of Thrones” star Michiel Huisman to topline “Irreplaceable You”

The film follows Abbie and Sam, soul mates who were destined to be together until death got in the way.

24 February 2017 • 07:57 AMT
1st look at Charlize Theron in “Atomic Blonde” spy thriller poster

“Atomic Blonde”, which is based on Antony Johnston’s graphic novel “The Coldest City”, is mainly set on the eve of the collapse of the Berlin Wall.

24 February 2017 • 07:42 AMT
75 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani army registered overnight

Azeri forces, in particular, used various caliber firearms, 60- and 82-mm mortars and grenade launchers to fire some 830 shots.

24 February 2017 • 07:39 AMT
Scarlett Johansson to host “Saturday Night Live” for the 5th time

The “Avengers: Age of Ultron” actress will be promoting her new movie “Ghost in the Shell”, which is set to hit U.S. theaters on March 31.

24 February 2017 • 07:28 AMT
HIV vaccine therapy allows 5 people to control virus without drugs

Most people with HIV need to take antiretroviral drugs each day to stop the virus from replicating and causing damage to their immune system.

24 February 2017 • 07:15 AMT
Opposing sides in Syrian war face off in UN peace talks

At the last Geneva talks, 10 months ago, mediator Staffan de Mistura had to shuttle between the parties who never met in the same room.

24 February 2017 • 07:12 AMT
U.S. promises Mexico no mass deportations or military force

“There will be no, repeat no mass deportations”, Kelly told a news conference in Mexico City after meeting with Mexican ministers.

24 February 2017 • 07:05 AMT
Bodies of 27 migrants recovered in Western Libya

Libya has become the main gateway for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

24 February 2017 • 07:05 AMT
White House adviser asked FBI to dispute Russia reports: U.S. official

An official said Priebus’ request came after the FBI told the White House it believed a report describing those contacts was not accurate.

24 February 2017 • 06:57 AMT
Top critic of Philippine president Duterte arrested on drug charges

De Lima has denied the charges, which she said were part of an attempt by Duterte to muzzle critics of his crackdown.

24 February 2017 • 06:53 AMT
VX nerve agent found on slain Kim Jong-Nam face: police

Releasing a toxicology report, police said the poison used by the assassins was the odourless, tasteless and highly toxic nerve agent VX.

24 February 2017 • 06:46 AMT
French socialist Hamon picks up new backing in presidential race

Marine Le Pen is projected to win between 25 and 27.5 percent of the vote if the election were held now but forecast to lose in the second round on May 7.

24 February 2017 • 06:33 AMT
Trudeau pressured to deal with asylum-seekers crossing into Canada

The number of asylum seekers crossing into Canada at isolated and unguarded border crossings has increased in recent weeks.

24 February 2017 • 06:25 AMT
Pentagon plan to defeat IS will look beyond Iraq, Syria: top general

Joseph Dunford noted U.S. military estimates that Islamic State had drawn 45,000 foreign fighters from more than 100 nations around the world.

23 February 2017 • 15:17 AMT
Japan crown prince hints at readiness to take throne

Emperor Akihito said in August that his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his duties.

23 February 2017 • 14:57 AMT
Malaysia requests Interpol alert on four N. Koreans over airport murder

Kim Jong Nam had spoken out publicly in the past against his family’s dynastic control of the isolated, nuclear-armed state.

23 February 2017 • 14:44 AMT
Ex-IMF chief Rato sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for embezzlement

Spain’s National Court said he had been found guilty of “embezzlement” when he headed up Caja Madrid and Bankia.

23 February 2017 • 14:38 AMT
Swann Auction Galleries to offer deluxe portfolio of Chagall lithographs

The 13 images were Chagall’s first colour lithographs and won the Graphic Prize at the Venice Biennale in 1948.

23 February 2017 • 14:24 AMT
Google adds voice dictation, 15 new languages to its iPhone keyboard

If you’ve downloaded the latest version of Gboard and updated it on your iOS, you can access voice dictation by long-pressing the space bar.

23 February 2017 • 14:22 AMT
Cult Japanese director Seijun Suzuki dies at 93

Suzuki’s prolific output from gangster films to fantasies influenced international filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino.

23 February 2017 • 14:08 AMT
Austria to support efforts to achieve progress on Karabakh peace

He said the Austrian chairmanship will seek to contribute to defusing existing conflicts and help rebuild trust between the OSCE states.

23 February 2017 • 14:00 AMT
Christie’s NY announces the March 2017 season of Contemporary sales

Within the sales, there is a unique representation of female artists, including works by Helen Frankenthaler, Diane Arbus, Cindy Sherman, and Yayoi Kusama.

23 February 2017 • 13:51 AMT
Murakami fans to flock bookstores at midnight for new novel

Murakami became a global sensation with the publication of “Norwegian Wood” in 1987 and has written several bestsellers.

23 February 2017 • 13:46 AMT
Armenia to introduce new tourist signs to boost travel

The new paper is set raise awareness of tourist attractions and specially protected nature territories among locals and travelers alike.

23 February 2017 • 13:09 AMT
Turkey-backed forces seize center of Syria’s al-Bab from Islamic State

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group, said that more than half of al-Bab was still under IS control, and that battles continued.

23 February 2017 • 12:53 AMT
UK names first woman to lead Scotland Yard

Cressida Dick, 56, was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, following a recommendation by British Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

23 February 2017 • 12:51 AMT
ONEArmenia, HALO Trust launch campaign to demine Lachin

The HALO Trust has cleared 88% of the known minefields in Karabakh and is hopeful that by 2020 Karabakh will be 100% mine free.

23 February 2017 • 12:50 AMT
Paris teens block schools to protest police violence

Four officers have been charged in the suspected violence against Theo last month, which prompted violent protests in poor suburbs around Paris.

23 February 2017 • 12:39 AMT
UN working to get Cyprus peace talks back on track

Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of union with Greece.

23 February 2017 • 12:25 AMT
Japan protests Russian military buildup plan in islands row

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that the government was closely monitoring Russia’s actions and analyzing information.