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06 August 2016 • 13:24 AMT
Ex-envoy: Moscow trying to approximate positions on Karabakh

“Mutual concessions that will bring the conflicting parties closer together are being discussed,” Matthew Bryza said.

06 August 2016 • 12:48 AMT
Armenia-Iran visa-free travel deal enters into effect

All border checkpoints across the country have already been notified of the measure, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia said.

06 August 2016 • 12:09 AMT
FDA approves using genetically-modified mosquitos to fight Zika

During a field trial, genetically modified mosquitos will be released that should “suppress” the population of infected mosquitos.

06 August 2016 • 11:58 AMT
Apple buys Seattle-based AI startup Turi for $200 million

A Bloomberg source said Turi’s machine-learning technology could give Siri new ways to interact with people.

06 August 2016 • 11:33 AMT
“Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner joins “Huntsville” indie drama

Turner stars as Sansa Stark on the HBO drama “Game of Thrones” and recently appeared in “X-Men: Apocalypse” as Jean Grey.

06 August 2016 • 11:27 AMT
Luke Evans joins “State Like Sleep” indie drama

The Welsh actor was most recently seen in Ben Wheatley’s “High Rise” and has the anticipated “The Girl on the Train” bowing in October.

06 August 2016 • 10:57 AMT
Armenian tankers reach Int’l Army Games’ Tank Biathlon semifinals

The Armenian team was also among the leaders of the first 2 stages; gaining the 3rd and 1st spot in stages 1 and 2 respectively.

06 August 2016 • 10:48 AMT
Armenia wins 3rd spot at Army Scout Masters int’l contest

At the Novosibirsk-hosted contest, Russian team took the 1st spot, followed by representatives of China.

06 August 2016 • 10:05 AMT
Japan protests China’s vessels around disputed islands

Three of the Chinese coast guard vessels were armed with what appeared to be gun batteries, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said.

06 August 2016 • 09:42 AMT
1 killed, 3 injured in Iran gas pipeline explosion

Abdolhamid Khedri, the province’s representative at the Iranian parliament, ruled out sabotage as a possible cause of the incident.

06 August 2016 • 09:10 AMT
State Department: 8,000 Syrian refugees resettled in U.S.

The total number of Syrian refugees in the United States may even exceed the 10,000 goal by the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.

06 August 2016 • 09:05 AMT
Turkish Foreign Minster calls Austria “capital of radical racism”

Cavusoglu’s comments drew immediate reaction from Vienna. Austrian FM Sebastian called on Ankara to moderate its words and actions.

06 August 2016 • 08:50 AMT
Armenian Rio 2016 Olympic team schedule

For the first time in the history of independent Armenia, 33 athletes in eight sports represent the country at the Olympics.

06 August 2016 • 08:08 AMT
Azeri troops fire 330 shots in Karabakh ceasefire breach

The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army frontline units refrained from retaliatory actions continuing with their military tasks.

06 August 2016 • 08:01 AMT
“Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” teaser trailer features Milla Jovovich

The sixth installment of the “Resident Evil” movie series also stars William Levy, Eoin Macken, Rola, Lee Joon Gi and Ruby Rose.

06 August 2016 • 07:58 AMT
“American Horror Story” season 6 unveils new poster

“American Horror Story” returns with the new installment September 14 at 10 P.M. ET on FX.

06 August 2016 • 07:35 AMT
New parking feature could be coming to Google Maps

The fresh beta also includes a compass recalibration option which can lock into north-facing, saving you from confusion.

06 August 2016 • 07:29 AMT
Amazon set for the skies with new Prime Air launch

With the Amazon Prime logo painted on the body, Amazon One is one of 40 planes that Amazon has agreed to lease through air cargo partners.

06 August 2016 • 07:07 AMT
Syrian rebels storm Aleppo artillery base

Some 250,000 civilians live under siege in Aleppo’s rebel-held areas since government forces cut them off in July.

06 August 2016 • 07:03 AMT
2016 Rio Olympics opens with colorful ceremony

The build-up to Rio 2016 has been played out against a deep recession and political protests in Brazil.

06 August 2016 • 06:33 AMT
Kerry pursuing Syria deal with Russia despite setbacks: officials

“Discussions will likely continue, but there is no illusion on how much can be achieved,” said a U.S. official.

06 August 2016 • 06:24 AMT
13 killed in northern French town bar fire

Rouen this week held the funeral of an elderly priest who was knifed at a church altar in a nearby town in an Islamist attack.

05 August 2016 • 14:07 AMT
Reese Witherspoon to star in indie comedy “Home Again”

Hallie Meyers-Shyer, the daughter of director Nancy Meyers, is writing and directing the film.

05 August 2016 • 13:53 AMT
“Star Wars” star Daisy Ridley to topline “Chaos Walking” YA adaptation

The post-apocalyptic thriller takes place in a world where all living creatures can hear one another’s thoughts.

05 August 2016 • 13:40 AMT
Ombudsman submits police violence report to Human Rights Watch

Armenian Ombudsman met with Associate Director, Europe & Central Asia Division of Human Rights Watch Jane Buchanan.

05 August 2016 • 13:22 AMT
€10 million bridge across Debed River to connect Armenia, Georgia

The tender will be held until the 20th of September in the EBRD system of electronic purchases, Client E- Procurement Portal.

05 August 2016 • 13:04 AMT
IS captures up to 3,000 fleeing Iraqis: UNHCR

Last month the UN appealed for $284 million to prepare aid for an assault on Mosul, as well as up to $1.8 billion to deal with the aftermath.

05 August 2016 • 12:47 AMT
Fears over Pele health ahead of Olympics opening ceremony

The new question mark is over his health. Pele has undergone several hip operations and walks with a cane.

05 August 2016 • 12:25 AMT
Merkel popularity plummets in wake of attacks

Germany’s first attacks claimed by the Islamic State group took place in July. Three of the assailants were seeking asylum in Germany.

05 August 2016 • 12:14 AMT
Turkey’s AKP orders purge of “Gulenist terror group” members

An internal AKP memorandum seen by Reuters called for a rapid purge of those with links to the “Gulenist terror group”.