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24 November 2016 • 13:41 AMT
Latin American art sells for $22.7 million at Christie’s auction

Seven Cuban artists obtained record prices for their work including Mariano Rodriguez for “Pelea de gallos,” which was sold for $1.08 million.

24 November 2016 • 13:22 AMT
Christie’s sale taps Asian quest for Western art

Although the sale includes some works at the lower end of the price range, its key pieces are all Western masterpieces aimed at Asia’s big hitters.

24 November 2016 • 13:12 AMT
Anne Frank poem sold for 140,000 euros at Dutch auction

Auctioneers closed the sale after just two minutes of tense bidding at the Bubb Kuyper auction house in the western Dutch city of Haarlem.

24 November 2016 • 12:59 AMT
Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins unveils video for new solo single

Directed by Liam Lynch, the video pays homage to Beta-tape-captured, pre-MTV era of music videos.

24 November 2016 • 12:58 AMT
Armenia PM wants account of new airline routes set to launch in 2017

Karapetyan then told the aviation chief to outline the objectives at least by yearend, specifying the tasks the sphere of aviation is facing.

24 November 2016 • 12:41 AMT
Sigur Rós share new version of “Hoppípolla” for “Planet Earth”

Earlier this year the band revealed a full 360°-version of the “Route One” project, which allows users to enjoy a rotational view of the Icelandic countryside.

24 November 2016 • 12:31 AMT
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” release date pushed back

Two other Marvel films were previously booked for March 2, 2018 and June 29, 2018 by Fox.

24 November 2016 • 12:31 AMT
EU Parliament votes to suspend Turkey membership talks

MEPs voted 479 in favour on the motion amending EU-Turkey relations, with 37 against and 107 abstentions in a plenary session.

24 November 2016 • 12:18 AMT
Deckert acquires Levan Koguashvili’s “Gogita’s New Life”

Selected for Karlovy Vary’s Docu Talents workshop this year, “Gogita” follows a man’s efforts to enjoy a second chance in life after 14 years in prison.

24 November 2016 • 12:10 AMT
Turkey’s Armenian MP speaks out on hate crimes against minorities

Garo Paylan asked what kind of efforts are being taken by the government for protecting the minority institutions at risk.

24 November 2016 • 11:58 AMT
Foiled attack was slated for December 1 at key sites across Paris

The targets of the five men being held and the date of the planned assault were establised thanks to information found on a smartphone.

24 November 2016 • 11:43 AMT
Cypriot presidents ready to resume peace talks

Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said he was willing to resume UN-sponsored peace talks with Turkish Cypriots.

24 November 2016 • 11:37 AMT
Greek Defense Minister warns Turkey against questioning borders

“We do not want war, Greece is a peaceful country, we do not seek confrontation with anyone,” Panos Kammenos reportedly said.

24 November 2016 • 11:13 AMT
World’s most dangerous gangs. Yakuza

Yakuza is believed to be the most influential organized crime group within their own home country. Although the group operates with minimal violence compared to other notorious gangs, they’re certainly no strangers to intimidation and murder.

24 November 2016 • 10:41 AMT
Fedor Bondarchuk’s long-awaited “Attraction” sells to major territories

The film starts with the crash-landing in Moscow of a mysterious flying object, which turns out to be a spaceship.

24 November 2016 • 10:29 AMT
Studiocanal acquires Fenar Ahmad’s “Darkland”

The film follows a successful surgeon who has it all and sets off to avenge the murder of his brother and bring down all the criminal gangs in Copenhagen.

24 November 2016 • 10:29 AMT
EU Parliament chief Schulz to return to German politics

Martin Schulz said he is returning to German national politics to seek election to the federal parliament in Berlin next year.

24 November 2016 • 10:20 AMT
FIFA World Ranking: Armenia climbs record 38 spots to place 87th

Armenia’s 3-2 win over Montenegro has helped the national football team jump the largest number of spots in this month’s ranking.

24 November 2016 • 10:01 AMT
Metallica “to tour for at least the next two years”

The band currently have 14 live shows on four different continents listed on their website, taking place between now and April 2017.

24 November 2016 • 09:56 AMT
Kings Of Leon announce massive London Hyde Park show

They join fellow British Summer Time headliners Green Day and Phil Collins in play huge shows at Hyde Park next summer.

24 November 2016 • 09:43 AMT
10 live-action shorts advance in Oscars race

The films include “Bon Voyage,” “Ennemis Intérieurs,” “Graffiti,” “La Femme et le TGV,” “Nocturne in Black,” “The Rifle,” among others.

24 November 2016 • 09:30 AMT
World-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli to cameo in bio about himself

“The Music of Silence” is currently filming at Cinecitta Studios in Rome, where Bocelli made a guest appearance for the film.

24 November 2016 • 09:18 AMT
MIT researchers build low-cost synthetic muscles out of nylon fiber

Getting nylon to bend as it heats requires pulleys to take up the slack, which adds weight, complexity and cost to the system.

24 November 2016 • 09:04 AMT
Facebook’s Aquila internet drone under probe

The drone is under investigation after a probe unveiled that the light aircraft actually suffered a ‘structural failure’ as it prepared for landing.

24 November 2016 • 08:57 AMT
Three Turkish soldiers killed in Islamic State attack in Syria

Pro-Ankara opposition rebels supported by Turkish troops have liberated Jarabulus, Al Rai and Daniq from IS jihadists.

24 November 2016 • 08:47 AMT
WhatsApp rolls out new video streaming feature

The messaging giant will no longer require you to finish downloading a video before watching.

24 November 2016 • 08:35 AMT
Clinton leads Trump by 2 million votes

President-elect Trump won the election by winning a majority of the electoral college votes, and he will be inaugurated in January.

24 November 2016 • 08:29 AMT
Dylan O’Brien spotted filming “American Assassin” bestseller

The movie follows Mitch Rapp who is a gifted college scholar/athlete long before he begins hunting terrorists.

24 November 2016 • 08:19 AMT
Modern take on “Wizard of Oz”, “Emerald City” unveils 1st trailer

Directed by Tarsem Singh, the 10-episode first season of the drama series will premiere January 6 at 9 P.M. ET on NBC.

24 November 2016 • 08:11 AMT
Armenia Prime Minister, Defense chief seek ruling RPA membership

The ruling Republic Party’s 16th convention is slated for November 26, set to tackle the officials’ membership bids.