EN
13 June 2016 • 12:37 AMT
Vancouver Art Gallery opens significant exhibit of works by Picasso

A towering genius of Western art in the twentieth century, Picasso is known for his enormous contribution to the canon of Western art.

13 June 2016 • 11:44 AMT
Another 4,000 flee IS-held city of Fallujah in Iraq

Some refugees reported IS militants were demanding 150,000 Iraqi Dinars, or around $130, from each person to let them leave.

13 June 2016 • 11:20 AMT
Renny Harlin to shoot “Legend of the Ancient Sword” for Alibaba

The film is already in pre-production ahead of principal photography that is scheduled to start in October.

13 June 2016 • 11:16 AMT
U.S., Armenia work to counter nuclear smuggling

Armenia has been an active and important member of the international community’s work to enhance nuclear security.

13 June 2016 • 11:11 AMT
France’s Didier Brunner sets “Big Bad Fox” movie

Paris-based Folivari, founded by Brunner in 2014, has also boarded “My Family and the Wolf.”

13 June 2016 • 10:42 AMT
UN decries “worrying rise” in detention of migrants across Europe

“Even unaccompanied children are frequently placed in prison cells or centers ringed with barbed-wire,” Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said.

13 June 2016 • 10:40 AMT
“Shark Tale” helmer to direct WW2-set animated feature “Charlotte”

Charlotte Salomon is also the subject of a prize-winning novel, “Charlotte,” penned by one of France’s top authors, David Foenkinos

13 June 2016 • 10:29 AMT
Syrian media activist survives IS attempted assassination in Turkey

Another colleague, who requested anonymity out of fear for his safety, said the gunmen had used silencers. The gunmen escaped.

13 June 2016 • 10:15 AMT
Merkel ready to cave to Turkish pressure on visas: UK diplomats

Sir Sebastian Wood, in a leaked telegram wrote that Merkel’s officials are ready to strike a “compromise formulation” on the terrorism law.

13 June 2016 • 10:07 AMT
Parliament approves Armenia’s 2015 budget report

Prior to the vote, the Head of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) party’s parliamentary faction proposed revising the 2016 draft budget.

13 June 2016 • 10:00 AMT
Iran to file complaint over U.S. court ruling on $2 bn frozen assets

The Iranian foreign minister slammed the U.S. for what he said were repeated violations of international laws over the past years.

13 June 2016 • 09:54 AMT
EU getting closer to granting Turks visa-free travel: Tusk

Asked when Turks would be given visa freedom, Tusk said: “When they have fulfilled all of the conditions without exception.”

13 June 2016 • 09:51 AMT
Ameriabank places $20m debt securities via responsAbility

The proceeds from security placement will be channeled into financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Armenia.

13 June 2016 • 09:42 AMT
Pakistan, Afghan soldiers clash at Khyber Pass border, officials say

Kabul accused Pakistan of harboring militants seeking to topple the Afghan government, including the notorious Haqqani network.

13 June 2016 • 08:49 AMT
Isle Of Wight festival stars pay tribute to David Bowie

The musician’s last UK performance took place on the main stage at the island festival back in 2004.

13 June 2016 • 08:37 AMT
Gorillaz much-anticipated album to be released next year

The as-yet-untitled album was previously reported to be released later this year but according to Hewlett, the record won’t be out until next year.

13 June 2016 • 08:14 AMT
Iran Revolutionary Guards kill five Kurdish separatists

PJAK is an outlawed group that seeks self-governance for Iran’s Kurds and has links to Turkey’s militant Kurdish Workers’ Party.

13 June 2016 • 08:12 AMT
Drake’s “Views” spends 6th consecutive week atop Billboard 200

50 Cent’s “The Massacre” was the last set to spend six weeks in a row at No. 1 back in March-April 2005.

13 June 2016 • 08:07 AMT
Armenia among national Geographic’s top 10 surprising destinations

“Few people know that Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion, ” the National Geographic says.

13 June 2016 • 07:56 AMT
“Hamilton” hit musical dominates Tony awards

The show won almost all categories it was nominated in, including the coveted Best Musical.

13 June 2016 • 07:45 AMT
“Conjuring 2” scares off competition at U.S. box office

The film reunites director James Wan with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, who return as a husband-wife team of paranormal investigators.

13 June 2016 • 07:34 AMT
“Warcraft” smashes record with $156 million China debut

“Warcraft’s” performance in China flew past the high-water mark set for a foreign release in 2015 with “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

13 June 2016 • 07:34 AMT
EU chief warns 7 years required for new Britain-EU relationship

“Brexit could be the beginning of the destruction not just of the EU but of the entire political civilization of the West,” Donald Tusk said.

13 June 2016 • 07:30 AMT
France bans alcohol near Euro 2016 venues

Senior local officials can ban bars and cafes from serving drinks on their terraces in containers that can be used as missiles.

13 June 2016 • 07:23 AMT
Nizhny Novgorod forward Artur Sarkisov rumored for Kuban transfer

FC Kuban Krasnodar are reportedly interested in acquiring Artur Sarkisov, who, currently plays for Volga Nizhny Novgorod.

13 June 2016 • 07:17 AMT
Disney’s “Moana” teaser trailer features Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

The film tells the story of an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people.

13 June 2016 • 07:13 AMT
South Korea reportedly thwarts North’s massive cyber attack

The hacking targeted a software used by about 160 companies and government agencies to manage their computer networks.

13 June 2016 • 07:00 AMT
21 civilians killed in airstrikes on Al-Qaeda stronghold of Idlib

Peace talks towards ending Syria’s five-year war have stalled, with no immediate end in sight to a conflict that has killed 280,000 people.

13 June 2016 • 06:54 AMT
Seth Rogen’s “Sausage Party” unveils hilarious TV spot

“Sausage Party” also features the voices of Salma Hayek, Kristen Wiig, James Franco, Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and Jonah Hill.

13 June 2016 • 06:47 AMT
Mkhitaryan transfer decision nears; Arsenal, Man Utd among key hosts

The 27-year-old is reportedly expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window with Manchester United also interested.