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03 August 2016 • 13:14 AMT
U.S. Department of State slams use of violence for political change

On July 30, the U.S. Embassy expressed deep concern over “the shocking images and credible reports of violence.”

03 August 2016 • 12:57 AMT
OSCE envoy urges to uphold positive momentum in Karabakh process

“The OSCE MG Co-Chair countries are committed to continuing dialogue between the two presidents,” Warlick said.

03 August 2016 • 12:26 AMT
Greek minister: EU needs backup plan on Turkey migrant deal

Turkish FM said that Ankara would back out of the agreement with the EU if the bloc did not deliver the promised visa-free travel for Turks in return.

03 August 2016 • 12:08 AMT
Thousands of Yazidis missing, captive, 2 years after start of genocide: UN

Yazidis’ beliefs combine elements of several ancient Middle Eastern religions and they are considered infidels by the hardline Sunni Islamist militants.

03 August 2016 • 11:46 AMT
Mel Gibson, Sean Penn to star in “The Professor and the Madman”

Gibson is also producing the film nearly two decades after he acquired the movie rights to the Simon Winchester book.

03 August 2016 • 11:37 AMT
Tim Burton’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home” to premiere at Fantastic Fest

Eva Green stars with Asa Butterfield in the lead roles. Chris O’Dowd, Rupert Everett, Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson also star.

03 August 2016 • 10:22 AMT
Israeli Knesset approves bill to jail Palestinian minors under 14

Back in 2015, Israeli lawmakers voted 64 in favor and 22 against the amendment to the Youth Law.

03 August 2016 • 10:07 AMT
WSJ: U.S. sent $400 million to Iran as prisoners were released

Wooden pallets stacked with euros, Swiss francs and other currencies were flown into Iran on an unmarked cargo plane.

03 August 2016 • 09:53 AMT
Azeri side fails to lead OSCE mission to its front-lines

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the line of contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.

03 August 2016 • 09:47 AMT
All members of Sasna Tsrer armed group sentenced to jail

Artur Sarkisyan, who delivered food to the group members, came under the same accusation.

03 August 2016 • 09:33 AMT
New 3D food printer coming soon

A team of scientists from Columbia University is developing a 3D printer that could revolutionize the way we eat.

03 August 2016 • 09:01 AMT
Bitcoin sinks after Hong Kong exchange “hacked”

Bitfinex said it had suspended all transactions after discovering that some users’ Bitcoins had been taken.

03 August 2016 • 08:58 AMT
1 million Syrian refugees out of school: int’l children’s charity

The report by Their World warns of a “lost generation” of Syrians if determined steps are not taken to ensure school access for all.

03 August 2016 • 08:45 AMT
Australia ignoring abuse at refugee camps, rights groups say

“Australia’s policy of exiling asylum seekers who arrive by boat is cruel in the extreme,” Anna Neistat said.

03 August 2016 • 08:13 AMT
18 killed in Libya’s Benghazi suicide bomb blast

The area has been the focus of fighting between Islamist militias and troops loyal to Libya’s eastern government.

03 August 2016 • 08:00 AMT
Intense fighting continues around Aleppo in “the largest” rebel offensive

Over the weekend, the rebels tried to reconnect an encircled area in the east with insurgent territory in the west.

03 August 2016 • 07:43 AMT
Bolivia’s self-governing jail

Once called “the world’s most bizarre tourist attraction,” Bolivia’s San Pedro prison is notorious for its lack of guards or police interference inside its walls. The prison has around 2,000 inmates, the majority of whom were sentenced on drug charges.

03 August 2016 • 07:28 AMT
Sasna Tsrer’s Araik “Lone Wolf” Khandoyan handed 2-month jail term

Khandoyan was charged with hostage-taking, illegal acquisition, possession, transportation and carrying of arms.

03 August 2016 • 07:05 AMT
Armenian serviceman killed in Karabakh mine explosion

31 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation on the line of contact with Karabakh armed forces were reported on the night of August 2-3.

03 August 2016 • 06:45 AMT
Russia delivers five S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Kazakhstan

Kazakh Defense Minister and his Russian counterpart signed an agreement to expand bilateral technical and military cooperation.

03 August 2016 • 06:37 AMT
Troops to patrol Brazil state to stop gang violence ahead of Olympics

Police have arrested 82 people suspected of torching dozens of buses, setting off bombs and firing shots at government buildings.

03 August 2016 • 06:28 AMT
Latest N. Korea missile launch lands near Japan waters, alarms Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the launch as a “grave threat” to Japan and said Tokyo “strongly protested”.

02 August 2016 • 13:58 AMT
Six killed in car bombing of Turkish police vehicle

The attack was carried out by the members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), the sources said.

02 August 2016 • 13:23 AMT
Libya government forces advance in IS bastion

The Tripoli-based GNA launched an operation in May to retake Sirte, which the jihadists have controlled since June 2015.

02 August 2016 • 13:19 AMT
Chloe Sevigny, Salma Hayek join “Beatriz At Dinner”

The story follows a holistic medicine practitioner who finds herself a fish out of water when her car breaks down at a wealthy client’s house.

02 August 2016 • 13:07 AMT
J.K. Rowling confirms “Cursed Child” is the end of Harry Potter’s story

Released on July 31, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” became the eighth story set in the Harry Potter universe.

02 August 2016 • 12:54 AMT
FM: Armenian authorities to thank for solving police siege situation

Armenian Foreign Minister, currently on official visit to Tbilisi, met Georgia’s Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.

02 August 2016 • 12:16 AMT
Arms sales limited in Armenia in the aftermath of police station siege

“Police assumed control over the sale of arms in Armenia, banning specific weapon types from sale,” Ashot Aharonyan said.

02 August 2016 • 11:56 AMT
Recent events to affect Armenia’s tourist sector: economist

Armenia’s rankings were recently increased due to the Pope’s visit and recognition of the Genocide.

02 August 2016 • 11:51 AMT
OSCE urges protection for journalists reporting on civil unrest in Armenia

Dunja Mijatović sought reassurance from the FM that journalists’ rights and safety during times of civil unrest would be protected.