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02 August 2016 • 11:38 AMT
Pokémon Go tops 100 million downloads

The game still earns over $10 million in daily revenue from both iOS and Android apps, over three weeks after it was released.

02 August 2016 • 11:23 AMT
IBM’s new virus filter could lead to home diagnostic tools

IBM has used silicon technologies to build a nanoscale DLD process capable of targeting exosomes.

02 August 2016 • 11:03 AMT
Foiled coup attempt cost Turkey economy $100 billion: minister

The number of foreigners visiting Turkey dropped over 40 percent in June to its lowest level this year.

02 August 2016 • 10:45 AMT
9 killed as rebels attack in divided Aleppo: media

Fighting has intensified around Aleppo since the government sealed off the lifeline to the Aleppo rebel-controlled neighborhoods.

02 August 2016 • 10:23 AMT
Japan warns China over territorial aggression amid maritime rows

And it again called on Beijing to abide by the ruling of the tribunal, which China has denounced as a fraud.

02 August 2016 • 10:07 AMT
Heritage opposition party deputy chair handed 2-month jail term

As Martirosyan’s lawyer stated, the politician was accused of organization of and participation in mass public disorders

02 August 2016 • 09:53 AMT
HRW: Armenian police used excessive force against protesters

Police used stun grenades, which wounded dozens of demonstrators and some journalists, some severely.

02 August 2016 • 09:36 AMT
Turkey, Russia pursue gas pipe plans amid EU fears: Reuters

EU officials fear that TurkStream will be expanded to bypass Ukraine as a transit route for supplies to Europe.

02 August 2016 • 09:31 AMT
Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen to star in “Ingrid Goes West” indie

The film follows a mentally unstable young woman who becomes obsessed with a social media “influencer” with a seemingly-perfect life.

02 August 2016 • 08:54 AMT
Benedict Cumberbatch to topline “Rogue Male” novel adaptation

The thriller is about a hunter who attempts to assassinate a dictator but is caught, tortured and left for dead.

02 August 2016 • 08:08 AMT
OSCE Mission to conduct monitoring of Karabakh line of contact

The NKR authorities have expressed their readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring.

02 August 2016 • 08:06 AMT
Germany warns Turkey against “blackmailing Europe”

Visa-free access to the EU is seen as a reward for Turkey’s role in halting an influx of migrants into Europe.

02 August 2016 • 08:00 AMT
Israeli Knesset Committee recognizes Armenian Genocide

“It is our moral obligation to recognize the Armenian Genocide,” said committee chair Yakov Margi (Shas) at a committee meeting.

02 August 2016 • 07:53 AMT
Russia, Iran mull joint military drills

Russia is currently hosting the International Army Games, featuring competitions in 23 disciplines.

02 August 2016 • 07:50 AMT
Upcoming iPhone “to offer an innovative Apple Watch feature”

Some have speculated the phone could feature waterproof technology, wireless charging and a curved interface.

02 August 2016 • 07:40 AMT
Instagram will soon let you turn off comments

“Our goal is to make Instagram a friendly, fun and, most importantly, safe place for self expression,” said Instagram’s head of public policy.

02 August 2016 • 07:26 AMT
Bolivia police seize “largest ever” domestic haul of cocaine

In May, police in Colombia said they had seized their largest ever domestic haul of illegal drugs – nearly eight tonnes of cocaine.

02 August 2016 • 07:20 AMT
Pressure builds on Venezuela’s Maduro amid opposition campaign

Venezuela is going through a political and economic crisis, which has led to shortages of basic goods and looting.

02 August 2016 • 07:02 AMT
Ex-presidential candidate Andrias Ghukasyan gets 2 months in jail

Earlier, Armenia’s Investigative Committee instigated a criminal case over mass disorders in Yerevan against 23 people.

02 August 2016 • 06:29 AMT
Azeri troops fire 300 shots in Karabakh ceasefire violations

The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army frontline units refrained from retaliatory actions returning fire only in case of extreme necessity.

02 August 2016 • 06:24 AMT
U.S., Israel narrow differences over new talks on defense aid package

Differences on the package have underscored continuing friction over last year’s U.S.-led nuclear deal with Iran, Israel’s regional archfoe.

02 August 2016 • 06:14 AMT
U.S. planes bomb Islamic State targets in Libya

Forces allied with Seraj have been battling Islamic State in Sirte – the home town of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi – since May.

01 August 2016 • 17:10 AMT
President Sargsyan: Our goal is to form authorities of national accord

“Armenia has to expedite the process of cardinal changes in the social and political sectors,” Serzh Sargsyan stated.

01 August 2016 • 17:00 AMT
President: Armenia won’t be solving problems with guns or violence

“Let no one aspire to import Near East solutions of the previous century, of the Cold War to Armenia,” Serzh Sargsyan said.

01 August 2016 • 16:48 AMT
President: No unilateral concessions in Karabakh issue

“Nagorno Karabakh will never be part of Azerbaijan. I repeat once again: it is out of question,” Serzh Sargsyan said.

01 August 2016 • 16:33 AMT
President Sargsyan apologizes to journalists over July 29 violence

President Serzh Sargsyan apologized to the journalists in the aftermath of a standoff following the seizure of a police station.

01 August 2016 • 14:34 AMT
Prosecutor General submits police station siege case to Special Service

A joint task force of the NSS, Investigative Committee and the Special Investigations Service will be formed for effective investigation.

01 August 2016 • 14:21 AMT
Armenian, Georgian Foreign Ministers talk Karabakh conflict

Cooperation in the sectors of transportation, energy, tourism and culture was also discussed.

01 August 2016 • 14:05 AMT
Armenia Ombudsman submits police violence reports to Prosecutor General

The materials refer to the actions of both police officers in uniforms and officers in civilian clothes, as claimed by citizens.

01 August 2016 • 13:43 AMT
Brie Larson action-thriller “Free Fire” to close BFI London Film Festival

The pic’s stars are red hot: Larson won an Oscar this year for “Room” and is set to topline in “Captain Marvel”.