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27 April 2016 • 08:19 AMT
Protest interrupts Armenian Genocide denier’s speech at UChicago

Protesters placed red tape over their mouths, held up banners, and conducted a silent protest by turning their backs to the lecturer.

27 April 2016 • 08:09 AMT
UN council voices alarm over Israeli statements on Golan Heights

Earlier this month Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would never relinquish the Golan Heights.

27 April 2016 • 08:03 AMT
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party leader apologizes for Armenian Genocide

“Facing you past doesn’t necessarily mean you are abasing yourself,” Yuksekdag said. “On the contrary, it relieves pain.”

27 April 2016 • 08:00 AMT
U.S. warns citizens in Turkey about terrorist threats to tourist areas

“Foreign tourists in Turkey have been explicitly targeted by terrorist organizations,” the U.S. embassy said.

27 April 2016 • 07:47 AMT
Humanitarian situation in Syria’s Daraya “extremely dire,” UN says

The UN says Syria’s shaky cessation of hostilities has allowed significant aid to 12 of 18 other besieged areas.

27 April 2016 • 07:42 AMT
Azeri troops open random bursts of fire towards Armenian positions

The Armenian Armed Forces retaliated only in case of extreme necessity to continue controlling the situation on the border.

27 April 2016 • 07:29 AMT
Karabakh: If war resumes, we’ll repel Azeri forces and advance ourselves

Lt. Gen. Levon Mnatsakanyan, Karabakh’s Defense Minister, said his forces hadn’t expected the broad attack on April 2.

27 April 2016 • 07:23 AMT
Up to $800m of Islamic State funds “destroyed by strikes”

Maj Gen Peter Gersten, who is based in Baghdad, said the U.S. had repeatedly targeted stores of the group’s funds.

27 April 2016 • 07:11 AMT
Karabakh urges Azerbaijan against hiding behind civilian settlements

Hiding behind the civilian population, the Azerbaijani authorities proceed with their dirty work, Karabakh Defense Ministry said.

27 April 2016 • 06:48 AMT
U.S. used Israeli ‘roof knock’ tactic in Iraq to warn civilians before bombing

The controversial tactic consists of firing a warning missile above or near an intended target, to give residents time to flee before the strike.

27 April 2016 • 06:44 AMT
Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministers talk Karabakh amid escalation

Both sides agreed that the 1994-1995 ceasefire agreement, which has no time limitations, should be maintained and further strengthened.

27 April 2016 • 06:42 AMT
Eastern Libya govt ships first oil cargo in defiance of Tripoli authorities

Political division, labor disputes and security threats have reduced Libya’s oil output to less than a quarter of what was produced before uprising.

27 April 2016 • 06:22 AMT
Azerbaijan fires 550 artillery shells overnight on Apr 27

In the course of Azerbaijan’s aggressive actions, a Karabakh soldier, Hayk Minasyan (b. 1996) was lethally wounded.

26 April 2016 • 14:41 AMT
Norway to appeal Breivik ruling for “inhuman treatment”

“The conditions under which Breivik is detained does not constitute ‘inhuman or degrading treatment,’” Anders Anundsen said.

26 April 2016 • 14:01 AMT
Big Ben to undergo “desperately” needed repairs next year

The work will repair the clock faces and mechanism, cracks in the tower’s masonry and corrosion in the roof.

26 April 2016 • 13:51 AMT
Japan announces $1.45 mln project for female survivors of Boco Haram

The project “will complement an on-going Women Peace and Security Programme in Northern Nigeria,” a statement said.

26 April 2016 • 13:39 AMT
Thousands take to Iraq’s Baghdad streets to demand political reform

Systemic political patronage has aided corruption in Iraq, depleting the government’s resources.

26 April 2016 • 13:30 AMT
Armenia didn’t ask for CSTO help during Karabakh clashes: Sec. Gen.

The Secretary General added that the situation in Karabakh is of great importance for ensuring security in the whole region.

26 April 2016 • 13:10 AMT
Chile honors Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda before reburying body

A court in February ordered that Neruda’s remains be returned to his tomb after they were examined by specialists.

26 April 2016 • 12:58 AMT
Willem de Kooning masterpiece leads Modern Art at Heritage Auctions

Several important works from the estate of Anita Reiner will be offered throughout the day.

26 April 2016 • 12:53 AMT
Los Cabos winners “Habitacion,” “Carrion” head to Cannes

They will be accompanied by Astrid Rondero’s “The Darkest Days of Us,” chosen by the Tribeca Film Institute

26 April 2016 • 12:48 AMT
Azerbaijan jails govt critic Ismayilova to gag the truth: Amal Clooney

“This case really moved me because on the one hand I found her to be this really courageous, inspirational woman,” Clooney said.

26 April 2016 • 12:42 AMT
Finecut acquires Korean period film “The Age of Shadows”

The film is a 1920s set story of secret agents attempting to smuggle explosives in order to destroy facilities controlled by occupying Japanese forces.

26 April 2016 • 12:35 AMT
Obama: U.S. readying “shield” to block low-level N. Korea threats

“One of the things that we have been doing is spending a lot more time positioning our missile development systems,” Obama said.

26 April 2016 • 12:29 AMT
Turkish minister: U.S. to deploy rocket launchers near Syrian border

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu vowed to fortify the border and take additional military measures against Islamic State.

26 April 2016 • 12:21 AMT
NSS rules out terror attack in Yerevan bus explosion case

Investigative measures are underway for getting a full picture of the incident that left 2 people dead and 8 more wounded.

26 April 2016 • 12:05 AMT
More than 200 names announced to join “Twin Peaks” revival

“Gossip Girl” alum Jessica Szohr, a returning cast David Duchovny and former Bond girl Monica Bellucci are on the list.

26 April 2016 • 11:57 AMT
1st look at Neil Patrick Harris in Netflix’s “Series of Unfortunate Events”

The film revolves around three orphaned kids who face trials and tribulations at the hands of the evil Count Olaf.

26 April 2016 • 11:46 AMT
Turkey demands Switzerland remove picture accusing Erdogan of killing boy

On June 16, 2013, Berkin Elvan was hit in the head with a tear gas canister shot by police during clashes with protesters.

26 April 2016 • 11:12 AMT
Yerevan bus blast alleged perpetrator sought to hurt own family

The person whose phone card was found in the bus, was at odds with family members, seeking to hurt them through an explosion.