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16 August 2016 • 07:08 AMT
Google unveils fresh video chatting app dubbed Duo

The new app is being released on August 16 as a free service for phones running on Google’s Android OS as well as Apple’s iPhones.

16 August 2016 • 07:03 AMT
Felicity Jones in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” int’l trailer

Directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay written by Chris Weitz, the much-awaited movie is set to hit U.S. theaters on December 17.

16 August 2016 • 06:54 AMT
Venezuela President’s approval drops to 9-month low

The 53-year-old president blames the country’s crisis on an economic war waged by the opposition and Washington.

16 August 2016 • 06:49 AMT
200 shots fired by Azeri forces towards Karabakh positions

Karabakh Defense Army troops mainly remained committed to the ceasefire and retaliated only in case of extreme necessity.

16 August 2016 • 06:43 AMT
At least 11 killed as airstrike hits MSF hospital in Yemen

The GPS coordinates of the hospital were repeatedly shared with all parties to the conflict, including the Saudi-led coalition.

16 August 2016 • 06:37 AMT
Pentagon announces largest transfer of Guantanamo prisoners

The Pentagon says 61 detainees now remain at Guantanamo, which was opened in January 2002 to hold foreign fighters.

16 August 2016 • 06:34 AMT
NASA weighing Moscow proposal to cut staff at space station

Russian media reports say the proposal comes as Russia is sending fewer cargo ships to the ISS, and could be a cost-cutting measure.

16 August 2016 • 06:29 AMT
British PM says wants strong China ties amid nuke row

China has cautioned Britain against closing the door to Chinese money, warning relations are at a crucial juncture.

16 August 2016 • 06:16 AMT
China launches world’s first quantum satellite

The program is a priority as President Xi Jinping has urged China to establish itself as a space power.

16 August 2016 • 06:11 AMT
Weightlifter Simon Martirosyan wins silver at Rio Olympics

He has won a gold medal at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics and a bronze medal in the 2016 European Weightlifting Championships.

15 August 2016 • 14:53 AMT
The Maccabees split up after 14 years as a band

The Maccabees, who are helmed by lead singer Orlando Weeks, released their debut single, ‘X-Ray’, back in 2005.

15 August 2016 • 14:48 AMT
New leaks land online to show off space black “iPhone 7 Plus”

The device is depicted as having a rear-mounted Smart Connector, which recent rumors have been inconsistent about.

15 August 2016 • 14:38 AMT
Seprona roll out new song, “How Much Time”

“The dominating croons of frontman, Daniel Badger are convulsive and sumptuously delivered,” Gigwise said.

15 August 2016 • 14:36 AMT
Google working on new operating system named Fuchsia

The fledgling OS has a number of interesting features, but so far Google has yet to comment on its intended function.

15 August 2016 • 14:03 AMT
“Chronic”, 2015 Cannes favorite, gets release date, trailer

The story centers on David (Tim Roth), an in-home nurse who works with terminally ill patients.

15 August 2016 • 14:01 AMT
PKK car bomb attack in Turkey kills 6, including a child

Since hostilities with the PKK resumed last year, more than 600 Turkish security personnel and thousands of PKK militants have been killed.

15 August 2016 • 13:47 AMT
“A Beautiful Now” drama unveils new trailer

“A Beautiful Now” has been making a big splash over the last year on the festival circuit, racking up awards and critical acclaim.

15 August 2016 • 13:45 AMT
Karabakh allows for fair and adequate compromises to settle conflict

“We are ready to make concessions that aren’t viewed as opportune moments by Baku for attacking Karabakh,” Bako Sahakyan said.

15 August 2016 • 13:18 AMT
Germany urges Russia, Ukraine to ease tension over Crimea

“In recent days there has been a spike in tensions around Crimea and that has worried us,” Frank-Walter Steinmeier said.

15 August 2016 • 13:11 AMT
“Gardens of the World” major exhibit on view at Museum Rietberg

The thirty stories of gardens told in the museum’s exhibition rooms begin with paradise worlds.

15 August 2016 • 12:51 AMT
“Oscuro Animal” wins 2016 Lima Film Fest

The Gema Films-Mutokino co-production is on a winning streak, having just won the top awards at the March 2016 Guadalajara Int’l Film Fest.

15 August 2016 • 12:34 AMT
1st look at Venice Golden Lion competitor “The Blind Christ”

“The Blind Chist” is “a unique story about a young man trying to overcome a harsh reality through the use of a miracle.

15 August 2016 • 12:12 AMT
Instagram testing new feature to rival YouTube

As Facebook and Snapchat have shown in recent years, becoming video-first is a profitable move.

15 August 2016 • 11:56 AMT
Rumors suggest upgraded Apple Watch could be on the horizon

With a depleted stock on display, this points to the company purposely not renewing options in order to focus on the upcoming refresh.

15 August 2016 • 11:46 AMT
Erzurum prosecutor arrested over attempting to cross border into Syria

“Runaway coup plotters have been trying to leave Turkey via routes traditionally used by the PKK to smuggle militants,” an official said.

15 August 2016 • 11:37 AMT
Slaves announce tour for new album “Take Control”

The album features collaborations with former Beastie Boys rapper Mike D and Baxter Dury.

15 August 2016 • 11:33 AMT
Yerevan negotiating with Baku over return of Armenian citizen

Armenia is conducting negotiations through the ICRC, as Azerbaijan has been rejecting any direct contact with Armenia over the past 5 years.

15 August 2016 • 11:23 AMT
Biffy Clyro pay homage to The Shining in new video

The song is taken from the band’s latest album, Ellipsis, which went straight to No.1 in the UK when it was released last month.

15 August 2016 • 10:59 AMT
Natalie Portman’s “Jackie” added to Toronto Film Festival Lineup

Pablo Larrain’s drama “Neruda,” which premiered in Cannes, was previously announced as part of the Special Presentations program.

15 August 2016 • 10:47 AMT
“Hidden Figures” 1st trailer features Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer

Directed by Theodore Melfi from a script she co-wrote with Allison Schroeder, “Hidden Figures” is scheduled to be released on Jan 13, 2017.