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14 February 2017 • 08:22 AMT
Armenia seeks to implement 341 investment projects worth $3.2 billion

The projects will be financed from various sources, including the state budget, municipal budgets and the private sector.

14 February 2017 • 08:19 AMT
Formula E’s next-generation cars get their first concept shots

The SRT05e is designed to get twice the range of its predecessor, the first-generation Spark Renault SRT01.

14 February 2017 • 08:11 AMT
Passenger-carrying drones to fly over Dubai this summer

The craft can carry a passenger weighing up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds) and a small suitcase.

14 February 2017 • 08:03 AMT
Uber puts mapping cars on five continents

Uber has mapping cars on the road in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, the UK, South Africa, and Australia.

14 February 2017 • 07:44 AMT
Humans pollute even farthest reaches of planet: ocean study

The researchers used mackerel-baited traps to catch the shrimp-like carrion-feeders, then analysed them for traces of chemicals.

14 February 2017 • 07:37 AMT
Golden Globe-nommed “Divines” helmer to direct “For Assia” drama

The drama is charting the romance between an Algerian revolutionary and an American reporter, set against the backdrop of Algeria’s struggle for independence.

14 February 2017 • 07:33 AMT
Turkish police detain more than 500 people in anti-PKK operations

Officials from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) were among the 45 detained in the southeastern province of Gaziantep.

14 February 2017 • 07:25 AMT
FX’s “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff finds its star in Edward James Olmos

Olmos will star as a formerly strong patriarch who, after years of being crushed by bullets and labor, struggles to keep his past buried.

14 February 2017 • 07:25 AMT
Congressmen seek letter urging Trump to commemorate Genocide

The Congressional Armenian Caucus called on their House colleagues to join with them in a request that Trump honestly commemorate the Genocide.

14 February 2017 • 07:16 AMT
Scarlett Johansson’s “Ghost in the Shell” tops social media buzz

Disney-Marvel’s “Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” which had the most talked-about Super Bowl trailer, generated 24,000 new conversations last week.

14 February 2017 • 07:05 AMT
“In the Heat of the Night” to kick off TCM Classic Film Festival

Atress Lee Grant will be the subject of a tribute that will feature a screening of her debut film, Detective Story (1951), as well as The Landlord (1970).

14 February 2017 • 07:02 AMT
Pakistan court bans, Indonesia students denounce Valentine’s Day

The court issued the order after a petitioner declared love was being used as a “cover” to spread “immorality, nudity and indecency.”

14 February 2017 • 06:59 AMT
Julia Roberts drama “Wonder” release date moved

The film centers on August Pullman, played by “Room” breakout actor Jacob Tremblay, who faces bullying from his classmates after he starts attending a new school.

14 February 2017 • 06:55 AMT
Karabakh-Azerbaijan contact line relatively calm overnight

More than 35 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered on the contact line with Karabakh in the reporting period.

14 February 2017 • 06:54 AMT
Robert Downey Jr. to star in Richard Linklater film based on podcast

The untitled film is based on the true story of Dr. John Brinkley, a charlatan who scams his way to fame using fake medicine, populism, and radio.

14 February 2017 • 06:48 AMT
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” hit comedy series unveils new teaser

Created by Tina Fey and “30 Rock” showrunner Robert Carlock, the series stars Ellie Kempe, Titus Burgess, Carol Kane and Jane Krakowski.

14 February 2017 • 06:40 AMT
UN, U.S. denounce North Korea missile launch

At a news conference, Trump said: “Obviously North Korea is a big, big problem and we will deal with that very strongly.”

14 February 2017 • 06:32 AMT
Top Trump aide Flynn resigns in controversy over Russian contacts

The White House said Trump has named retired lieutenant general Joseph Kellogg to be interim national security advisor.

14 February 2017 • 06:24 AMT
Syrian troops used chemical weapons in Aleppo: rights group

Government helicopters dropped chlorine bombs “in residential areas in Aleppo on at least eight occasions,” the New York-based group said.

14 February 2017 • 06:20 AMT
Trump vows to “tweak” trade ties with Canada

“Today’s conversations have served to reinforce how important that is for both Canadians and Americans,” Justin Trudeau said.

13 February 2017 • 14:47 AMT
EU says Brexit impact not as bad as feared

“The impact of the vote by the UK to leave the EU in the referendum held on 23 June 2016 on growth has yet to be felt,” a commission said.

13 February 2017 • 14:27 AMT
A24 nabs Muay Thai champion pic “A Prayer Before Dawn”

Shot in a real Thai prison and featuring hard-R action, the footage got a rousing reaction, and A24 didn’t wait to strike.

13 February 2017 • 14:27 AMT
Netanyahu opposes Palestinian state, Israeli minister says

“No one thinks in the next few years that a Palestinian state is something that, God forbid, might or should happen,” Gilad Erdan said.

13 February 2017 • 14:15 AMT
Russia releases drone footage of new Palmyra destruction

“The pictures clearly show that the terrorists blew up the proscenium and the columns of the tetrapylon,” the defence ministry said.

13 February 2017 • 14:03 AMT
Jihadist rebel groups clash in Syria, monitor says

Jund al-Aqsa and Tahrir al-Sham clashed around Kafr Zeita in the countryside north of Hama, and near Tamaniaa, Khan Sheikhoun and Tal Aaas.

13 February 2017 • 13:55 AMT
Arcade Fire announce major UK and Ireland shows

The Canadian band are already confirmed to headline this year’s Isle Of Wight Festival on June 9.

13 February 2017 • 13:19 AMT
“GOT” helmer to direct CBS’ drama pilot “Mission Control”

The pilot revolves around NASA astronauts and scientists who juggle their personal and professional lives during a critical mission.

13 February 2017 • 13:06 AMT
Armenia is 65th among 239 countries in terms of scientific journal impact

According to a report published by SCImago database, Armenia is ranked 65th globally among a total of 239 countries and territories.

13 February 2017 • 12:59 AMT
Anya Taylor-Joy to join Kristin Scott Thomas’ “The Sea Change”

Story follows a group of people who re-evaluate loss, love and human connection when they find themselves together on a remote Greek island.

13 February 2017 • 12:39 AMT
“Sing” swells to $500 million at worldwide office

The success of “Sing” prompted a sequel which Illumination and Universal recently announced will be released on Christmas Day, 2020.