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11 July 2016 • 09:44 AMT
Armenian soldier’s condition assessed as serious but stable

According to the Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan, Tigran Mkrtchyan was injured in the chest.

11 July 2016 • 09:43 AMT
New “Jason Bourne” clips feature Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander

“Alicia represents the way the world has changed,” Damon said of the new cast additions in a recent interview with Empire magazine.

11 July 2016 • 09:33 AMT
Channing Tatum’s “Gambit” to shoot in 2017, Simon Kinberg says

“Gambit” was originally supposed to be released in the fall of 2016, but Twentieth Century Fox bumped it from the schedule back in Feb.

11 July 2016 • 09:30 AMT
Azeri soldier, wounded in 4-day Karabakh war, dies

On April 2, Azerbaijan unleashed a large-scale offensive against Nagorno Karabakh, which claimed hundreds of lives on both sides.

11 July 2016 • 09:04 AMT
German troops must return if Turkey rejects Incirlik visit, MPs say

Asked if she would consider withdrawing troops from Incirlik if no deal were reached, Merkel said she sought to resolve the matter by talking.

11 July 2016 • 08:59 AMT
CEO Elon Musk says working on “Top Secret Tesla Masterplan”

Federal officials are investigating a crash that killed a man after his Model S’s cameras failed to detect a turning tractor-trailer.

11 July 2016 • 08:51 AMT
“The Secret Life of Pets” shatters expectations with $103.2 mln opening

The animated original easily dethroned Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory” from the top spot and far surpassed even the highest predictions.

11 July 2016 • 08:32 AMT
Etchmiadzin obtains rare 17th century church calendar

The manuscript with a silver cover is one of the best examples of Armenian jewelry and represents the Caesarea school.

11 July 2016 • 08:21 AMT
Think twice before going there

Trips to the beach usually imply fun in the sun. However, there are also dangers awaiting tourists both in the water and on the shore: from strong currents and dangerous marine life, to lightning and contaminated water. Besides, there are places not recommended to visit.

11 July 2016 • 08:05 AMT
Cantona warns Ibrahimovic there’s only one king in Manchester United

The Frenchman, who was known as ‘The King’ during his time at Old Trafford, made 143 league appearances for the Red Devils.

11 July 2016 • 07:57 AMT
1st look at Sofia Boutella as “The Mummy” on film set

Tom Cruise is the male lead and Russell Crowe has confirmed his role as “Dr. Henry Jekyll, Fellow of the Royal Society.”

11 July 2016 • 07:53 AMT
Golden Apricot International Film Festival opens in Yerevan

Welcoming speeches were made by GAIFF General Director Harutyun Khachatryan and VivaCell-MTS General Director Ralph Yirikian.

11 July 2016 • 07:47 AMT
“Mr. Robot” season 2 premiere arrives early on internet

USA Network recently added the season two order for the critically-acclaimed series from 10 to 12 episodes.

11 July 2016 • 07:44 AMT
Japan’s Abe claims victory in parliamentary elections

His Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito gained as public confidence in the ability of opposition parties was even lower.

11 July 2016 • 07:38 AMT
Turkish jets, artillery strike Islamic State, PKK targets

Airstrikes regularly target PKK positions in Turkey and northern Iraq, while fighting and curfews continue in several southeastern towns.

11 July 2016 • 07:30 AMT
Iran endorses visa-free travel with Armenia

A meeting in Iran made relevant decisions on setting regulations for abolition of visas for holders of diplomatic and ordinary passports

11 July 2016 • 07:29 AMT
Wolf Alice hint next album may be “faster-paced”

Wolf Alice said their albums are likely to always be “confused” as they want their music to remain eclectic.

11 July 2016 • 07:13 AMT
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage

Rocker Alice Cooper said on Twitter hours later that Perry “is stable right now, with family & is under the best care.”

11 July 2016 • 07:07 AMT
Bangladesh to ban Islamic TV channel in the wake of deadly Dhaka attack

The government’s decision comes amid fears that hardline views on the channel could radicalise youth.

11 July 2016 • 07:02 AMT
Portugal wins €25.5 mln as it defeats France in Euro 2016 final

All get a basic 8 million euros, plus results bonuses from group-stage games — 1 million euros for a win and 500,000 euros for a draw.

11 July 2016 • 06:59 AMT
123 police injured in Berlin clashes

About 1,800 police were deployed at the protest, which began peacefully but escalated into violence.

11 July 2016 • 06:33 AMT
S. China Sea shouldn’t be discussed at Asia-Europe summit, Beijing says

Tensions and rhetoric have been rising ahead of the ruling in the Dutch city of The Hague.

11 July 2016 • 06:32 AMT
Gunmen in western Iran injure lawmaker, kill his driver

Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh sustained minor injuries, and the local governor of the Dalahoo district and a fishery official were also injured.

11 July 2016 • 06:23 AMT
2 Russian pilots killed in IS helicopter downing in Syria

At least 12 Russian soldiers have been killed since Moscow launched its military operation in Syria in September 2015.

11 July 2016 • 06:19 AMT
IS loses 12% of its territory since start of 2016

“In 2015, the IS caliphate shrunk by 12,800 square kilometers to 78,000 square kilometres, a net loss of 14 percent,” IHS said.

11 July 2016 • 06:12 AMT
Merkel expects Great Britain to leave EU

“I’m dealing with the realities and I very strongly believe that this application (to leave the EU) will be made,” Merkel said.

11 July 2016 • 06:10 AMT
Egypt FM urges two-state solution in rare visit to Israel

The last round of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians came to an end amid acrimony in April 2014.

11 July 2016 • 06:02 AMT
Armenian soldier wounded in Azerbaijani border attack

A 19-year-old Armenian soldier, Tigran Mkrtschyan was wounded in an Azerbaijani attack on the Armenian border on July 10.

11 July 2016 • 05:54 AMT
N. Korea threatens “physical response” over THAAD system

The North frequently threatens to attack the South and U.S. interests in Asia and the Pacific.

11 July 2016 • 05:50 AMT
14 ceasefire violations by Azeri troops registered overnight

Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation along the line of contact and protecting their positions.