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14 June 2016 • 07:34 AMT
Turkey may deny Germany space at Incirlik following Genocide vote

Deputy Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli said despite having received a relevant request from Germany, a decision has yet to be made.

14 June 2016 • 07:34 AMT
Michael Fassbender in “Assassin’s Creed” promo vid

In the video, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) is seen experiencing the Bleeding Effect, a side effect of using the Animus.

14 June 2016 • 07:25 AMT
“San Andreas” director to adapt “Malignant Man” graphic novel

James Wan’s “Malignant Man” centers on Alex Gates, a patient who is dying from a terminal disease.

14 June 2016 • 07:10 AMT
White House slams Congress’ inaction over gun control

The White House blamed Republican fear of the high-spending gun lobby for the unwillingness by conservatives to vote for the ban.

14 June 2016 • 07:00 AMT
UNHCR dramatically cuts 2016 estimate for refugee arrivals to Europe

The flow of migrants via Greece effectively dried up after a string of border closures and a deal between the EU and Turkey.

14 June 2016 • 06:51 AMT
Garage Museum to organize triennial dedicated to Russian art

A press statement notes the triennial’s date as “launching during the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution.”

14 June 2016 • 06:45 AMT
Russian military deliver humanitarian aid to Syria’s Latakia

Not only Christians but also some 100 Muslims received bags with individual food rations, tinned fish and meat, meal, macaroni etc.

14 June 2016 • 06:43 AMT
Smithsonian, V&A Museum to collaborate on exhibition space

It will be the first time in 170 years the Smithsonian has opened a long-term exhibition venue outside of the U.S.

14 June 2016 • 06:37 AMT
Europeans view Islamic State as the biggest threat, survey says

Respondents in nine of 10 European countries surveyed said they saw IS, also known by the acronyms ISIS and ISIL, as the greatest danger.

14 June 2016 • 06:25 AMT
Nokia, China Mobile ink $1.5 bn cloud network deal

Nokia said it will provide China Mobile with a 5G-ready base station allowing numerous radio technologies to operate at the same time.

14 June 2016 • 06:25 AMT
French police chief’s killer “claimed allegiance to IS”

A news agency linked to IS said the attack had been carried out by an “Islamic State fighter”.

14 June 2016 • 06:22 AMT
U.S. Apache helicopters hit IS for first time in Iraq

“The government of Iraq approved the use of Apaches in support of ISF (Iraqi Security Forces) operations,” the Pentagon said.

14 June 2016 • 06:17 AMT
UN assembly elects Israel as committee chair for 1st time

In the secret ballot election in the 193-member world body, Israel received 109 “yes” votes.

14 June 2016 • 06:12 AMT
Apple Music getting massive overhaul

The move comes as Apple tries to boost its subscriber base beyond its current 15 million paying users.

14 June 2016 • 06:11 AMT
OPEC: Azerbaijan’s oil production declining

The OPEC kept forecasts for global oil supply and demand unchanged after its members broke off a meeting earlier this month.

14 June 2016 • 06:05 AMT
Google marks 148th birthday of blood groups discoverer Karl Landsteiner

Landsteiner is also credited with laying the groundwork, together with fellow scientist Erwin Popper, that led to the discovery of the polio virus.

14 June 2016 • 05:57 AMT
Malaysia’s 1st Islamic-compliant airline barred from flying

In the lead up to its suspension, the airline had faced criticism including complaints about cancelled flights as pilots went on strike.

14 June 2016 • 05:55 AMT
Relative calm along Karabakh contact line preserved on night June 13-14

Showing restraint, the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops refrained from retaliating to continue protecting their positions.

14 June 2016 • 05:54 AMT
Venezuela’s Maduro goes to court to block referendum

The opposition blames the Socialist policies of Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez, for the country’s economic decline.

14 June 2016 • 05:45 AMT
Australia reviews visa of anti-gay Islamic scholar who toured Orlando

“Out of compassion, let’s get rid of him now, because he’s contaminating society,” he said, according to a recording available online.

14 June 2016 • 05:35 AMT
Powerful Saudi prince to meet Obama, Ban in U.S.

The visit of Mohammed bin Salman comes amid a diplomatic row with the UN and policy differences with the U.S.

13 June 2016 • 14:46 AMT
U.S. seeks allies’ help in Afghanistan, plans $5 bn a year until 2020

“There is strong agreement, certainly from the chiefs of defense, that the support for Afghanistan … needs to continue,” Skip Davis said.

13 June 2016 • 14:24 AMT
Armenia’s consumer price index down by 1.6%

Food prices decreased by 4.8% while those for tobacco and alcohol declined by 0.6% in January-May against the same period in 2015.

13 June 2016 • 14:03 AMT
Bundestag MP of Turkish descent calls for travel ban on Erdogan

Dagdelen said “anyone in Turkey who calls for violence against German lawmakers should get an entry ban” from Germany.

13 June 2016 • 13:25 AMT
Facebook to delete synced photos if you don’t install Moments app

“If you don’t want Moments, download these photos directly to your computer from your Facebook profile before 7 July,” Facebook said.

13 June 2016 • 13:08 AMT
Over 100 works from lost Dada anthology reunited at MOMA

“Dadaglobe Reconstructed” is on view at The Museum of Modern Art from June 12 through September 18, 2016.

13 June 2016 • 13:02 AMT
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

Microsoft described the combination as the “world’s leading professional cloud” together with the “world’s leading professional network.”

13 June 2016 • 12:49 AMT
Singapore destroys eight tons of ivory worth about $10 mln

Ivory trade was banned in 1989 by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, of which Singapore is a signatory.

13 June 2016 • 12:46 AMT
Modigliani owner denies canvas taken from Jewish dealer

Authorities in Geneva sequestered the painting after the release of docs from Mossack Fonseca revealed the identity of the portrait’s current owner.

13 June 2016 • 12:38 AMT
1100 kids involved in child labor in Armenia

According to Aida Muradyan, the children’s involvment in labor is a social problem with poverty being a key reason.