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29 November 2016 • 07:03 AMT
“Moonlight” wins big at Gotham Independent Awards

The cast of “Moonlight,” led by Mahershala Ali, received the special jury prize for best ensemble.

29 November 2016 • 07:01 AMT
South Korea’s President says willing to leave office before her term ends

“I will leave to parliament everything about my future including shortening of my term,” she said in a brief televised speech.

29 November 2016 • 06:54 AMT
Wes Anderson, Adrien Brody reteam for “Come Together” short

The film sees Adrien Brody as a conductor of “H&M Lines Winter Express” which is unfortunately delayed due to bad weather.

29 November 2016 • 06:47 AMT
World Chess Championship: Carlsen, Karjakin head to tiebreaker

Within the first few moves they exchanged almost all their major pieces, making it difficult for either player to put pressure on the other.

29 November 2016 • 06:47 AMT
“Zootopia” leads 2016 Annie Awards noms with 11 nods

In TV categories, DreamWorks Animation Television and Disney Television Animation dominate the list with 9 and 8 nods respectively.

29 November 2016 • 06:42 AMT
620 shots fired by Azerbaijan in ceasefire violations overnight

The Karabakh Defense Army units continue controlling the situation on the contact line and protecting their positions.

29 November 2016 • 06:36 AMT
41% of football players experience delayed payment of wages – survey

In the survey, 41% of the 13,876 players who responded had been forced to wait for their salaries over the past two seasons.

29 November 2016 • 06:29 AMT
Plane carrying Brazil football team crashes in Colombia: official

Rescuers are moving survivors from the crash site. The Chapocoense football team was among the 72 passengers and 9 crew on board the aircraft.

29 November 2016 • 06:26 AMT
French strike believed to kill al-Qaeda ally Mokhtar Belmokhtar

The militant, commander of an Al-Qaeda-linked faction of the Al-Murabitoun group, has been reported killed on several previous occasions.

28 November 2016 • 15:09 AMT
Indonesia woman flogged for close proximity with a man

The 34-year-old woman who yelled in pain had been found guilty of spending time in close proximity with a man who was not her husband.

28 November 2016 • 15:01 AMT
Trump wants better U.S.-Cuba deal, vows to reverse Obama’s moves

“If Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people, the Cuban/American people and the U.S., I will terminate deal,” Trump said

28 November 2016 • 14:54 AMT
Ukraine’s ex-president testifies in Kiev court from Russia

Yanukovych said he did not give orders to his forces to open fire on protesters and “could not have possibly given such orders.”

28 November 2016 • 14:43 AMT
Apple’s next iPhone could come with curved screen

Suppliers say they have been asked to submit prototype screens with better resolution than ones from Samsung to differentiate its models.

28 November 2016 • 14:36 AMT
Germany has modest hopes for Ukraine talks November 29

“I don’t think it’s a big secret that the expectations of Mr. Steinmeier for the meeting tomorrow are modest,” Martin Schaefer said.

28 November 2016 • 14:29 AMT
Turkey prosecutors seek life sentences for 62 putschist soldiers

The prosecutor sought three life sentences each for “attempting to abrogate the constitutional order, the Turkish parliament and the government.”

28 November 2016 • 14:19 AMT
Montenegro lawmakers set to approve fresh pro-NATO government

Prime Minister-designate Dusko Markovic pledged that his Cabinet would wrap up a years-long process of integration into NATO.

28 November 2016 • 14:09 AMT
Iraqi troops screen Mosul men in hunt for suicide bombers

Every time Iraqi forces capture a section of Mosul in their offensive against IS, it can take up to a week to ensure it is clear of militants.

28 November 2016 • 14:02 AMT
Kazakhstan gives life sentences to seven over Aktobe terror attack

On June 5, a group of armed men attacked two gun shops and a military unit in Aktobe killing 3 civilians and 3 soldiers.

28 November 2016 • 13:42 AMT
Energy-saving outdoor lighting system reaches Armenia’s rural areas

The use of environmentally friendly and energy saving LED lamps are cost-effective especially for villages with a limited budget.

28 November 2016 • 13:29 AMT
Nikki Sixx says there’s “no chance” of another Mötley Crüe album

Meanwhile, Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil has reportedly been “uninvited” to perform at Trump’s inauguration.

28 November 2016 • 13:23 AMT
New postage stamp celebrates traditional Armenian cuisine

The postage stamp depicts the old Armenian traditional festive dish Telbats Koubati, which is a fish and veggie dish baked in puff pastry.

28 November 2016 • 13:19 AMT
Aphex Twin to play Field Day festival 2017

Aphex Twin is the first act announced for next year’s Field Day, which takes place in east London’s Victoria Park on June 3.

28 November 2016 • 13:04 AMT
Metallica share behind-the-scenes footage of “Here Comes Revenge”

Metallica’s James Hetfield has revealed that the band are planning to tour for at least the next two years.

28 November 2016 • 12:57 AMT
Radiohead, Coldplay “to headline new T In The Park replacement fest”

Radiohead have a busy tour schedule for next summer, headlining Glastonbury alongside numerous other European festivals.

28 November 2016 • 12:54 AMT
Central Bank lowers Armenia’s 2016 economic growth outlook

According to the regulator’s forecast, construction is believed to face 1.8-2.6% decline and agriculture 0.7-0.1% decline.

28 November 2016 • 12:24 AMT
French Socialists scramble to avoid split after Fillon win

A new opinion poll suggests Francois Fillon would easily beat the far right’s Marine Le Pen in the actual election.

28 November 2016 • 12:13 AMT
Germany’s top court rejects appeal by “bookkeeper of Auschwitz”

The now frail Groening admitted moral guilt but said it was up to the court to decide whether he was legally guilty.

28 November 2016 • 12:08 AMT
Uber drivers in U.S. cities to join planned protests

Uber drivers have sued the company in several states, accusing it of depriving drivers of various employment protections.

28 November 2016 • 11:55 AMT
Samsung to disclose shareholder return plans amid pressure to split

Samsung Group has sold non-core assets and pushed through a merger of two affiliates in 2015 to consolidate stakes in key affiliates.

28 November 2016 • 11:37 AMT
Poland’s prime minister calls for Brexit “compromise”

Beata Szydlo pledged Poland would be a “constructive partner” in potentially fraught negotiations to set the terms of Britain’s divorce from the EU.