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22 July 2016 • 06:43 AMT
Possible early North Korean nuclear site found: report

The site may have played a key role in development of centrifuges that refine uranium hexafluoride gas into enriched uranium.

22 July 2016 • 06:37 AMT
Yerevan hostage crisis: Situation near seized police HQ relatively calm

Several dozen supporters of the group spent the night at the scene for the 6th day in a row, while the police didn’t to disperse them.

22 July 2016 • 06:21 AMT
French prosecutors charge five suspects over Nice attack

Three of the suspects were formally accused of acting as accomplices in “murder by a group with terror links”, the prosecutor’s office said.

22 July 2016 • 06:15 AMT
320 shots fired as Azerbaijan violates Karabakh truce

Karabakh Defense Army troops refrained from retaliating to continue controlling the situation along the line of contact.

21 July 2016 • 19:14 AMT
When Armenians protest and fight

On the morning of July 17 a group of armed people seized police headquarters in Erebuni district of Yerevan, demanding to release Artsakh war veteran Zhirayr Sefilyan, who was arrested on charges of illegal acquisition and storage of weapons. They took hostages, including Armenian police deputy chief Vardan Yeghiazaryan and Yerevan police deputy chief Valery Osipyan, who arrived at the site to hold talks. During the assault colonel Artur Vanoyan was killed and four police officers were injured.

21 July 2016 • 18:10 AMT
Manchester United vs Man City in doubt due to heavy rain in China

An international Champions Cup spokesman said: “The weather has been really bad. But we’re hopeful the game will go ahead.”

21 July 2016 • 17:48 AMT
Only “constructive” involvement by Turkey in Karabakh talks: Russia

“Turkey’s participation in the Karabakh settlement can only be considered from the viewpoint of constructive interaction,” Maria Zakharova said.

21 July 2016 • 17:24 AMT
Yerevan hostage standoff: French envoy hopes for peaceful solution

“I don’t have the habit of commenting on the events related to the internal situation in the country,” Jean-Francois Charpentier said.

21 July 2016 • 17:08 AMT
Swimmer Vahan Mkhitaryan chosen as Armenia’s Olympic flag-bearer

The president of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia, Gagik Tsarukyan, announced the decision during a meeting with reporters.

21 July 2016 • 16:36 AMT
Turkey seeks to shift responsibility for downing Russian jet onto pilot

Turkish authorities said they have detained the two pilots over possible links to the July 15 failed coup in the country.

21 July 2016 • 13:07 AMT
Azerbaijan planning to hold constitutional referendum

Siyavush Novruzov from the ruling party said that the president’s proposal is currently being considered by the Constitutional Court.

21 July 2016 • 12:34 AMT
EU reacts to Yerevan hostage standoff, calls for restraint by police

“We call on the authorities to observe the principle of proportionality in handling public rallies,” the European Union said.

21 July 2016 • 12:17 AMT
Turkey suspending European Convention on Human Rights

Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said Turkey’s state of emergency could end within one to one and a half months.

21 July 2016 • 12:09 AMT
Last installment of “Divergent” series may not go into theaters

Lionsgate is talking about maybe pushing the film to TV, possibly to Starz since it just acquired the network in a deal worth $4.4bn.

21 July 2016 • 11:45 AMT
Nigeria military rescues 80 Boko Haram captives

The military has reported freeing as many as 10,000 Boko Haram captives this year but none of the 219 girls from Chibok school.

21 July 2016 • 11:31 AMT
Germany concerned about Turkey’s state of emergency

Steinmeier said action should be taken against those with “a provable involvement in punishable actions” and not “an alleged political attitude.”

21 July 2016 • 11:24 AMT
South African prosecutors want longer term for Pistorius

The NPA added that the sentence was “an injustice and has the potential to bring the administration of justice into disrepute.”

21 July 2016 • 10:19 AMT
Karabakh monitoring: Azerbaijan fails to take OSCE mission to frontlines

The OSCE mission’s monitoring passed in accordance with the agreed schedule, with no ceasefire violations registered.

21 July 2016 • 10:11 AMT
Austria accuses Turkey of calling for demonstrations in Vienna

Austria has summoned Turkey’s ambassador to explain Ankara’s links to demonstrations in Austria in support of Turkey’s president.

21 July 2016 • 10:01 AMT
Margot Robbie producing, starring in Universal’s “Bad Monkeys”

In the book, the lead character has been arrested for murder and says she’s a member of a secret organization devoted to fighting evil.

21 July 2016 • 09:48 AMT
Video reveals next iPhone coming in Space Gray, gold and rose gold

Apple is expected to announce a next-generation iPhone lineup this fall, in line with the company’s annual refresh cycle.

21 July 2016 • 09:31 AMT
Rio Olympics 2016: Court of Arbitration upholds Russia athlete ban

The Russian Olympic Committee appealed against that decision but after hearing evidence from both sides, Cas has ruled the ban can stand.

21 July 2016 • 09:23 AMT
Armenia to participate in International Army Games 2016

The Armenian team, in particular, will participate in the events Tank Biathlon, Masters of Reconnaissance, as well as Snipers’ Limit.

21 July 2016 • 08:53 AMT
UN to hold informal poll on dozen candidates for next UN chief

According to the UN Charter, the secretary-general is chosen by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.

21 July 2016 • 08:11 AMT
Legendary Pictures secures “Pokemon” movie rights

The film will center on a character in the Pokemon universe, which was introduced in a game that came out in Japan earlier this year.

21 July 2016 • 08:09 AMT
South Korea’s Park defends U.S. missile shield plan

Park warned opposition to the plan could lead South Koreans “divided” and “confused,” which could play right into N. Korea’s hands.

21 July 2016 • 07:59 AMT
Syrian opposition asks U.S.-led coalition to halt air strikes

The National Coalition president demanded “an immediate suspension of the military operations of the international (anti-IS) coalition.

21 July 2016 • 07:51 AMT
Authorities make every effort to solve problem peacefully: PM

The situation is very alarming, and authorities do their utmost to find a peaceful solution to the situation, Hovik Abrahamyan said.

21 July 2016 • 07:32 AMT
Kerry says momentum in Iraq, Syria shifted against IS

The Iraq donor conference raised more than $2.1 billion in aid, State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement.

21 July 2016 • 07:21 AMT
Russia reportedly warned Turkey about looming military coup

The agencies reportedly discussed plans to dispatch several army helicopters to the hotel where Erdogan stayed to arrest or kill him.