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18 June 2016 • 07:32 AMT
Putin accepts U.S. as “probably the only superpower”

Asked about Donald Trump, Putin appeared to play down positive comments he had made about the Republican contender in the past.

18 June 2016 • 07:19 AMT
Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch leaks under the codename Solis

The source says that the new Solis watch will run the Tizen operating system, instead of Android.

18 June 2016 • 07:19 AMT
Azerbaijan says ready to discuss release of Armenian hostage

A former Armenian serviceman who crossed the border in December, 2014, was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment in Azerbaijan.

18 June 2016 • 07:02 AMT
“The Lego Movie Sequel” pushed back to 2019

While waiting for the release of “The Lego Movie Sequel”, fans can enjoy two other movies from the franchise.

18 June 2016 • 06:53 AMT
Tim Burton’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home” unveils star-studded character posters

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” follows 16-year-old Jake as he takes the advice of his therapist to set on a journey.

18 June 2016 • 06:51 AMT
Turkey returns EU progress report over Armenian Genocide reference

Diplomatic sources said that the report, which the EP passed in April by a vote of 375-133, was rejected without even being opened.

18 June 2016 • 06:43 AMT
Snapchat launching digital magazine about technology

The magazine will feature “essays, arguments, and narratives about living with technology”, according to a blog post.

18 June 2016 • 06:37 AMT
Saudi deputy crown prince to meet UN chief over Yemen child deaths

UN said the coalition was responsible for 60% of child deaths and injuries in the conflict last year, killing 510 and wounding 667.

18 June 2016 • 06:36 AMT
New algorithm could predict ISIS attacks

A physicist from the University of Miami has created an algorithm that can scan the Islamic State’s social media posts.

18 June 2016 • 06:14 AMT
Situation along Karabakh contact line relatively calm

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

17 June 2016 • 14:35 AMT
Second black box from EgyptAir plane retrieved, investigators say

The Egyptian investigation committee said the data recorder had been “retrieved in several pieces” by a specialist ship, the John Lethbridge.

17 June 2016 • 14:28 AMT
Merkel warns against radical speech on Brexit

“The exaggerations and radicalization of part of the language do not help to foster an atmosphere of respect,” Merkel said.

17 June 2016 • 14:23 AMT
Long-awaited “Wicked” movie adaptation release date set

The original Broadway production about the untold story of the witches of Oz starred Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.

17 June 2016 • 14:17 AMT
Defense Ministry confirms Armenia’s ammo sale to Congo

“Armenia has lawfully exported arms and ammunition, currently out of use, to the Democratic Republic of Congo,” a spokesman said.

17 June 2016 • 14:13 AMT
Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling’s “La La Land” to open Venice Film Fest

Director Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” won three Oscars in 2015, including a Best Supporting Actor statuette for J.K. Simmons.

17 June 2016 • 13:59 AMT
OSCE MG Co-chairs to participate in presidential meeting on Karabakh

“We hope that at the summit the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia will restore mutual trust to register progress in resolving the conflict,” the French co-chair said.

17 June 2016 • 13:53 AMT
Giancarlo Esposito joining star-studded sci-fi “Okja”

The sci-fi pic, which Plan B is producing and will be released by Netflix, has a strong cast including Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano.

17 June 2016 • 13:09 AMT
Armenia posts obesity rate of 20%: report

Out of 5 billion adults worldwide, one in every 12 has type 2 diabetes, with the 9% of people suffering from the disorder globally.

17 June 2016 • 12:39 AMT
Putin urges EU to restore cooperation, says Moscow ready to compromise

“We need to regain trust in Russian-European relations and to restore the level of interaction,” Vladimir Putin said.

17 June 2016 • 12:35 AMT
James Wan to helm CBS’ rebooted “MacGyver” pilot

A reimagining of the classic show, CBS’ MacGyver is an action-adventure drama about twentysomething Angus “Mac” MacGyver.

17 June 2016 • 12:24 AMT
U.S. lawmakers turn over gifts they received in Azerbaijan

Lawmakers who took the trip, turned over jade earrings, tea sets, silk scarves, woven rugs and other gifts to the government.

17 June 2016 • 11:25 AMT
“Prometheus” star cast in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”

Tom Holland plays the titular superhero and Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his role as Tony Stark — aka Iron Man.

17 June 2016 • 11:20 AMT
Orlando Bloom joins action thriller “Smart Chase: Fire & Earth”

The Shanghai-set action-packed thriller will be directed by French helmer Julien Seri (“Night Fare”).

17 June 2016 • 10:55 AMT
“Orphan Black” sci-fi drama for 5th and final season

“Orphan Black” stars Emmy nominee Tatiana Maslany as several identical people who are clones.

17 June 2016 • 10:47 AMT
George Clooney, “Making a Murderer” creators team for drama series

Making a Murderer creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos will adapt the series with Nicki Paluga, with the duo also set to direct.

17 June 2016 • 10:32 AMT
Saroyan against Hemingway

The publication of William Saroyan’s first book in 1934 drew the ire of Ernest Hemingway, who felt insulted by Saroyan’s remarks in “Seventy Thousand Assyrians”. In January 1935 edition of Esquire magazine Hemingway poured harsh criticism on Saroyan.

17 June 2016 • 10:29 AMT
London-based Animatsu picks up “In This Corner of the World”

“Corner” is based on Fumiyo Kouno’s manga series, written and illustrated by Fumiyo Kōno.

17 June 2016 • 10:22 AMT
Judi Dench to topline Stephen Frears’ “Victoria and Abdul”

The film tells the true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s rule.

17 June 2016 • 10:10 AMT
Iraqi troops retake government compound in IS-held Fallujah

The government lost control of Fallujah in 2014, months before IS took second city Mosul and swept across large parts of the country.

17 June 2016 • 10:05 AMT
Amy Adams’ “Story of Your Life” gets new title, release date

“Arrival” is based on a short story by Hugo Award-winning author Ted Chiang and is being adapted for the big screen by Eric Heisserer.