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29 March 2016 • 13:07 AMT
China, Czech Republic sign agreement on strategic partnership

The partnership agreement puts the Czechs among about 15 other European countries that have similar ties.

29 March 2016 • 13:05 AMT
Extended version of “The Martian” arriving “very soon”

Directed by Ridley Scott, “The Martian” was based on Andy Weir’s 2011 book of the same title.

29 March 2016 • 12:57 AMT
“Gremlins” helmer’s “Labirintus” chiller announces lead cast

“Labirintus” follows a paranormal investigator, psychiatric researcher and engineer who join forces to explore an abandoned research facility.

29 March 2016 • 12:48 AMT
Euronest PA adopts four pro-Armenian reports: delegation chief

“We primarily aim to avoid generalized wordings related to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict,” delegation leader Artak Zakaryan said.

29 March 2016 • 12:46 AMT
Musée Jacquemart-André hosts “Impressionists in Normandy” exhibit

The exhibited works retrace the history of Impressionism, from the forefathers of the movement to the Great Masters.

29 March 2016 • 12:45 AMT
Pakistan arrests over 5,000 after deadly Easter bombing

Investigators later released all but 216 suspects, who had been referred for further investigation, said Rana Sanaullah.

29 March 2016 • 12:32 AMT
Van Gogh’s “The Night Cafe” seized by the Bolsheviks remains in U.S.

Estimated to be worth $200 million, the canvas is on display at the Yale University Art Gallery in Connecticut.

29 March 2016 • 12:21 AMT
Spain’s Telefonica longtime CEO to step down

Alierta considers Alvarez-Pallete the executive “most prepared to successfully meet the challenges of the digital revolution.”

29 March 2016 • 12:09 AMT
Music Box nabs “The Brand New Testament” eccentric comedy

The movie reimagines God as a jerk living in Brussels who clashes with his daughter, the 10-year old Ea.

29 March 2016 • 11:53 AMT
Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society” to open Cannes Film Festival

In addition to leads Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg, the cast includes Steve Carell, Parker Posey and Blake Lively among others.

29 March 2016 • 11:32 AMT
UN seeks to resettle one-tenth of Syrian refugees by end of 2018

“We know very well we’re dealing with a complex situation, increasing fear in many countries,” a spokesperson for the UNHCR said.

29 March 2016 • 11:24 AMT
5.8-inch OLED Apple handset with iPhone 4-like design “slated for 2017”

Despite the larger display, the device will feature a form factor that is ultimately smaller than the current 5.5-inch iPhone, an analyst says.

29 March 2016 • 11:05 AMT
Russian warplane reportedly violates Estonia airspace

Estonia’s Foreign Ministry issued a protest to Russia’s embassy in Tallinn over the incident, the second such intrusion this year.

29 March 2016 • 10:38 AMT
China names first special envoy for Syrian crisis

China supports the mediation efforts of UN Syria special envoy and has provided humanitarian aid to the region, Hong Lei said.

29 March 2016 • 10:31 AMT
Seoul says North Korea test-fired short-range projectile

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectile flew about 200 kilometers toward an inland area in North Korea’s northwest.

29 March 2016 • 10:18 AMT
National Geographic to assess tourism development in Armenia

The initial research will include recommendations on product potential for developing Armenia’s cultural and natural attractions.

29 March 2016 • 10:10 AMT
Maserati recalls 21,000 cars in China over design defect

China’s quality watchdog claims a design problem with the floor mat and accelerator could lead to the pedal getting stuck in the working position.

29 March 2016 • 10:06 AMT
Sony “considering plans” to bring PlayStation VR to PCs

There will be an “expansion into various fields,” Masayasu Ito says, but anything besides the PS4 is playing second fiddle right now.

29 March 2016 • 09:53 AMT
Kolkata Armenian College and Academy unites locals as it turns 195

The Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy has embarked on a most difficult task of creating a databank of Armenians from Kolkata.

29 March 2016 • 09:26 AMT
Ukraine parliament dismisses prosecutor general

Economic Development Minister Aivaras Abromavicius said on Twitter after Shokin’s dismissal: “Hallelujah! Finally!”

29 March 2016 • 09:21 AMT
Rumors of Axl Rose joining AC/DC “might be true”

AC/DC recently had to postpone tour dates as Brian Johnson was forced to leave the Rock Or Bust tour.

29 March 2016 • 09:16 AMT
Full line-up for Glastonbury festival 2016 announced

Previously announced were Adele, Muse and Coldplay alongside the likes of PJ Harvey, ZZ Top, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and Jess Glynne.

29 March 2016 • 09:12 AMT
No Armenian, Azerbaijani Presidents’ meeting scheduled: OSCE envoy

“However, we are ready to support the active dialogue between the leaders in the current year,” Ambassador James Warlick said.

29 March 2016 • 09:09 AMT
HTC Vive comes with more parts than jigsaw puzzle

Rival headsets such as Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR have few parts in their boxes, but don’t offer the same room-scale experience as the Vive.

29 March 2016 • 09:05 AMT
Tumblr brings back replies, redesigns notes feature

Instead of seeing all replies, reblogs, and likes, users will be able to sort them by replies and reblogs with added commentary.

29 March 2016 • 08:57 AMT
Snapchat “buying Bitstrips for $100 million”

Snapchat reportedly bankrolled the merger using a mixture of cash and stock, but neither party has officially confirmed the deal.

29 March 2016 • 08:37 AMT
Syrian troops advance forward after retaking Palmyra

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hailed the victory as “fresh proof of the efficiency of the Syrian army and its allies in fighting terrorism.”

29 March 2016 • 08:34 AMT
Azerbaijan fires over 3200 shots in ceasefire violations over weekend

The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army continues controlling the situation on the contac line and protecting their positions.

29 March 2016 • 07:56 AMT
Diyarbakir’s Surp Giragos Armenian church expropriated

The director of Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality Cultural Heritage said that they were planning to initiate a legal action.

29 March 2016 • 07:50 AMT
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active reportedly in the works

On March 16, a 5.1-inch phone going by model number SM-G891A entered India, as do nearly all other Samsung mobiles