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16 November 2016 • 07:40 AMT
Housing project benefits more and more families in Armenia’s provinces

The heads and employees of partnering organizations visited the Torosyan family of the village of Nahapetavan, Shirak province.

16 November 2016 • 07:33 AMT
Samsung Galaxy S8 set for a new screen

According to those in the know, Samsung are toying with the idea of rolling out that magic force touch technology with the Galaxy S8.

16 November 2016 • 07:22 AMT
U.S. scientists fear the worst under Trump’s presidency

“There’s a fear that the scientific infrastructure in the U.S. is going to be on its knees,” said a geophysicist at Columbia University.

16 November 2016 • 07:18 AMT
Guy Pearce, Vanessa Redgrave to join star-studded “Andorra”

They join previously announced Clive Owen, Toni Collette, Gillian Anderson, Joanna Lumley and Riccardo Scamarcio.

16 November 2016 • 07:14 AMT
UN urges Russia to end rights abuses in Crimea

The UN General Assembly’s human rights committee backed the Ukraine-drafted resolution 73 votes to 23 with 76 abstentions.

16 November 2016 • 07:05 AMT
Azerbaijan violates ceasefire, uses underbarrel grenade launchers

The Karabakh units continue controlling the situation on the contact line, taking necessary measures to protect their positions.

16 November 2016 • 06:59 AMT
Denver first U.S. city to allow social use of cannabis

The new ordinance was part of several marijuana measures put to voters in nine U.S. states during last week’s general election.

16 November 2016 • 06:57 AMT
People’s Choice Awards: “Walking Dead”, “Outlander” vying for top prize

“Walking Dead” lands 2 other nominations in Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show category and in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Actor category for its lead actor Andrew Lincoln.

16 November 2016 • 06:50 AMT
Global terrorism deaths rise 650% in OECD countries: report

Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Syria, which accounted for 72 percent of all deaths, were the top five ranked countries.

16 November 2016 • 06:42 AMT
Steve Carell eyed to star in “Minecraft” movie at Warner Bros.

In recent years, Carell has balanced high-profile commercial films like “Crazy Stupid Love” with prestige movies like “Foxcatcher”.

16 November 2016 • 06:41 AMT
Assad says Trump a natural ally if he fights terrorists

Asked about Trump’s comments suggesting the U.S. should focus more on fighting IS, Assad said he would welcome such a move but was cautious.

16 November 2016 • 06:39 AMT
“Beauty and the Beast” tops “50 Shades Darker” for most viewed trailer

“Beauty and the Beast” is set for a March 17, 2017 release in U.S. theaters. It also stars Dan Stevens as the titular cursed prince.

15 November 2016 • 14:13 AMT
Businessman says transferred Libyan ex-leader Gaddafi’s cash for Sarkozy

Ziad Takieddine said he had transferred about 5 million euros of illicit funding from Gaddafi’s former intelligence chief to Sarkozy.

15 November 2016 • 14:09 AMT
NATO chief says alliance wants dialogue with Russia

“We think it is important to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all nations, including Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said.

15 November 2016 • 14:05 AMT
Bowie’s Tintoretto now on long- term loan to Rubenshouse Antwerp

Acquired by the artist in the 1980s, this monumental oil on canvas boasts an exceptional unbroken provenance.

15 November 2016 • 13:55 AMT
World’s first-ever explosive detection drone unveiled in Israel

Utilizing LDS’ laser-based explosive detection system, SpectroDrone detects explosives and other hazardous materials.

15 November 2016 • 13:47 AMT
Switzerland to return stolen ancient stela to Egypt

The stone slab bearing a relief design was stolen 30 years ago from the Iseion temple at the Behbeit El Hagar archeological site in Lower Egypt.

15 November 2016 • 13:39 AMT
Armenian language to be taught at Beijing Language University

The Chinese Minister of Education hailed the agreement reached between the parties on implementing joint educational projects

15 November 2016 • 13:26 AMT
Edvard Munch’s “Girls on the Bridge” sold for $54.5 mln at Sotheby’s

The Norwegian artist’s most famous work, “The Scream,” was his most expensive work of art to sell at auction, at $119.9 million in 2012.

15 November 2016 • 13:21 AMT
Egypt overturns death sentence for ex-President Mohammed Morsi

The former leader of the now banned Muslim Brotherhood movement rose to presidency following a revolution, but was removed a year later.

15 November 2016 • 13:21 AMT
REM’s Michael Stipe reveals he’s ready to return to music

Stipe has kept a relatively low-profile since the band split in 2011, but performed at two David Bowie tribute gigs in NY earlier this year.

15 November 2016 • 13:13 AMT
Coldplay announce 2017 Asian tour

The concerts in Taiwan, the Philippines and South Korea are the band’s first ever in the countries.

15 November 2016 • 12:49 AMT
Isabelle Huppert, Viggo Mortensen to attend Cannes Week in Buenos Aires

The 3rd Week kicks-off Nov. 28 with Ken Loach’s Palme d’Or winner, social-realist drama “I, Daniel Blake.”

15 November 2016 • 12:41 AMT
Azeri claims of downing Armenian drone completely false: Karabakh

“This is yet another example of disinformation by the Azerbaijani side, the reports are completely untrue,” Senor Hasratyan said.

15 November 2016 • 12:39 AMT
“Big Bang Theory” star Jim Parsons to topline “Brother Orange”

The movie’s story follows an unlikely, accidental friendship that transcends cultural divides.

15 November 2016 • 12:22 AMT
Michelle Williams officially stars as Janis Joplin in iconic rocker bio

Clara Brennan and Andrew Renzi are attached to pen the screenplay for the movie which is set to arrive in 2018.

15 November 2016 • 12:19 AMT
How to save billions with tax service optimization

There has been a lot of talk recently about unnecessary staff members in some state institutions. To make things clear, PAN decided to compare the number of tax inspectors operating in Armenia and Georgia and their responsibilities.

15 November 2016 • 12:18 AMT
Sasna Tsrer member indicted for murder of police officer

On July 30, a police officer, Yuri Tepanosyan received a gunshot wound near the seized patrol department in Yerevan.

15 November 2016 • 12:14 AMT
“Game of Thrones” prequel being discussed: HBO

HBO executive Casey Bloys confirms HBO is still talking to author George R.R. Martin about the prequel to “Game of Thrones”.

15 November 2016 • 11:51 AMT
German police raid mosques, ban Islamist group “True Religion”

The Interior Minister said the organisation had contacted young people as it distributed Korans and other religious material.