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23 August 2016 • 06:24 AMT
Russia says use of Iranian airbase “depends on circumstances”

“Further use of the Hamadan air base will be carried out on the basis of mutual agreements to fight terrorism,” Konashenkov said.

22 August 2016 • 14:37 AMT
Nicolas Sarkozy to run for French presidential election in 2017

I felt I had the strength to lead this battle at a troubled time in our history,” Nicolas Sarkozy wrote on his Facebook page.

22 August 2016 • 14:23 AMT
Karabakh president, Armenia Defense Minister talk army building strategies

The two discussed a number of issues related to army building and cooperation between the two Armenian states in this sector.

22 August 2016 • 14:10 AMT
“My Name Is Lenny” starts filming in London

Principal photography on the film is expected to take place over four weeks in North London neighborhoods Hoxton and Islington.

22 August 2016 • 14:02 AMT
Libya parliament rejects UN-backed unity government

It’s unclear what happens next. Some lawmakers said the vote would automatically dissolve the government set up under the UN deal.

22 August 2016 • 13:54 AMT
Jason Momoa’s Khal Drogo may be returning to “Game of Thrones”

In the picture, Momoa is with Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, in the series’ main Ireland filming location.

22 August 2016 • 13:36 AMT
Thor will travel to Doctor Strange’s Sanctorum in “Thor: Ragnarok”

The printed fictional address leads to Sanctum Sanctorum, the personal residence of Marvel’s character Dr. Stephen Strange.

22 August 2016 • 13:26 AMT
Volkswagen cuts 28,000 workers’ hours amid emissions scandal

“Although the state court in Brunswick issued temporary injunctions requiring the suppliers to resume deliveries,” the VW statement read.

22 August 2016 • 13:02 AMT
Kerry visits Africa on U.S. counterterror drive

Kerry and Kenyatta discussed regional security before Kerry met with Somali, South Sudanese, Sudanese, Ugandan and Kenya. FMs.

22 August 2016 • 12:36 AMT
Tourism GDP woes for France, Turkey, Brazil this year

The sector’s contribution to Turkey’s GDP will shrink by 3.2 percent this year, sharply lower than a previously forecast drop of 0.2 percent.

22 August 2016 • 12:08 AMT
Lithuania buys $435mln-worth German combat vehicles

In its biggest-ever arms purchase, the Baltic NATO member will buy 88 Boxer armored fighting vehicles for 386 million euros.

22 August 2016 • 12:02 AMT
Frank Ocean exclusively releases new album “Blonde” on Apple Music

Anticipation for Ocean’s latest album reached fever pitch this week when the artist released the 45-minute visual album “Endless.”

22 August 2016 • 11:45 AMT
Samsung to reportedly sell refurbished smartphones

Samsung will refurbish high-end phones returned to the company by users who signed up for one-year upgrade programs.

22 August 2016 • 10:50 AMT
Harmonica legend Toots Thielemans dies at 94

His manager, Veerle Van de Poel, said “there were no complications. He died of old age, his body was simply worn out.”

22 August 2016 • 10:42 AMT
“Jessica Jones,” “The Martian” win top prizes at Hugo Awards

The show’s official Twitter account celebrated the win, writing, “Cool. Won something at the #HugoAwards. Shots on Trish then?”

22 August 2016 • 10:27 AMT
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to debut first hotel in Armenia

The Alexander hotel, will be located in one of the most prestigious addresses in the capital city, close to the Republic Square.

22 August 2016 • 09:55 AMT
Yerevan among 10 most affordable hubs for digital nomads

“Due to a recent economic upturn, the streets are filled with restaurants and cafes that are perfect for working remotely,” the magazine says.

22 August 2016 • 09:26 AMT
Georgia says thwarted terrorist act on Russia-Armenia gas pipeline

Suspects were allegedly planned to blow up a gas pipeline near the village of Saguramo, some 20 kilometers from the capital, Tbilisi.

22 August 2016 • 09:20 AMT
Iran announces termination of Russia’s use of Hamadan airbase

Iran criticized Russia for having “kind of show-off and ungentlemanly” attitude for publicizing that it used an Iranian air base.

22 August 2016 • 09:09 AMT
Turkey detains 5 protesters trying to storm into Israeli consulate

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas positions in response to a Palestinian rocket attack.

22 August 2016 • 08:55 AMT
New “Jumanji” won’t be a reboot, Dwayne Johnson confirms

H Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wrote in a caption, “And now in two weeks I’ll reunite with ol’ friends Kevin Hart & Jack Black.

22 August 2016 • 08:48 AMT
Azerbaijan halts or limits currency sales amid manat devaluation

The run on the manat reflects Azerbaijan’s failure to restore people’s confidence and risks snowballing into more pressure on banks.

22 August 2016 • 08:39 AMT
Kurds launch assault to evict Syrian army from key city

The powerful YPG militia had earlier captured Ghwairan, the only major Arab neighborhood still in government hands.

22 August 2016 • 08:28 AMT
Both Israelis, Palestinians still want peace – poll

The last round of negotiations broke down two years ago, and a resumption of talks at this point seems unlikely.

22 August 2016 • 08:03 AMT
EU helps Armenian, Georgian businesses improve communication

The project aims to improve living conditions of the bordering communities and strengthen their cross-border potential.

22 August 2016 • 07:45 AMT
Arsenal told Valencia’s Shkodran Mustafi will cost staggering £50mln

Gunners boss Wenger decided to walk away from Mustafi because of the price but the deal could be rescued because Valencia need the cash.

22 August 2016 • 07:33 AMT
60 Armenian families trapped in Syria’s Hasakah

As the Syrian air forces hit Kurdish positions in the city, the U.S. declared it will send fighter aircraft in support of the Kurdish forces.

22 August 2016 • 07:13 AMT
Rio Olympics closes with spectacular ceremony

The ceremony, watched by billions around the world, featured the parade of athletes and a dramatic extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

22 August 2016 • 07:07 AMT
Germany planning first-ever civil defense strategy since Cold War

The strategy said Germany should be “prepared in case of an existence-threatening development in the future that cannot be ruled out.”

22 August 2016 • 06:53 AMT
Japan hit by typhoon Mindulle that disrupted flights, train service

Heavy rains have swollen rivers, and Japanese authorities are warning of the possibility of flooding and landslides.