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21 December 2015 • 09:12 AMT
Floating exchange rate devalues Azerbaijani manat by 50%

On December 21, the price of Brent crude hit a new 11-year low, fetching just $36.18 per barrel, almost 50% below the 2015 peak in May.

21 December 2015 • 09:09 AMT
Nicole Kidman passes on “Wonder Woman,” Robin Wright eyed for role?

“Wonder Woman” stars Gal Gadot in the lead role of the Amazonian princess. Chris Pine takes on double roles.

21 December 2015 • 08:51 AMT
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” smashes box office records

It surpasses the previous record holder, “Jurassic World”, which opened to $208.8 million in its opening weekend.

21 December 2015 • 08:49 AMT
4 reasons why Azerbaijan won’t start war: Karabakh official

One of the primary reasons for Azerbaijan no to unleash large-scale hostilities is politico-military balance between the conflicting parties, he said.

21 December 2015 • 08:11 AMT
Crude prices drop to 11-year low as U.S. lifts oil export ban

The crude export restrictions were introduced in the U.S.in 1975 in the middle of the energy crisis.

21 December 2015 • 07:51 AMT
At least 91 missing after massive landslide in south of China

The Chinese government has ordered immediate rescue efforts following the landslide in the city of Shenzhen, in Guangdong province.

21 December 2015 • 07:37 AMT
Air France flight diverted to Kenya over fake bomb threat

The Boeing 777, on its way from Mauritius to Paris, was evacuated at Mombasa airport and the suspicious device taken away for examination.

21 December 2015 • 07:35 AMT
UN announces end of Yemen peace talks amid ceasefire violations

“There was noticeable progress but not enough to reunite Yemen … unfortunately there were numerous violations,” the UN special envoy said.

21 December 2015 • 07:33 AMT
Iraq warns IS-held Ramadi residents to leave city within 72 hours

“It is an indication that a major military operation to retake the city center will start soon,” one officer said on condition of anonymity.

21 December 2015 • 07:22 AMT
Azerbaijan uses artillery weapons in ceasefire violation

Azerbaijan used mortars, grenade launchers, an anti-aircraft twin-barreled autocannon, a howitzer and a rocket launcher to fire 1700 shots.

21 December 2015 • 07:08 AMT
Turkey to withdraw more troops from Iraq

The move followed an appeal from Obama, who urged Edogan “to take additional steps to de-escalate tensions with Iraq.”

21 December 2015 • 06:55 AMT
Third of Syria rebel groups share IS aims, report suggests

A Western coalition has been carrying out air strikes against IS in Syria and Iraq for more than a year.

21 December 2015 • 06:50 AMT
Spanish Prime Minister’s party wins general election

The opposition Socialists are seen coming second with 79 to 85 seats, while Podemos and Ciudadanos would come 3d and 4th respectively.

21 December 2015 • 06:44 AMT
Fire exchanged along Israel-Lebanon border after militant’s death

The Israeli military responded with artillery fire into southern Lebanon after rockets were fired at Israel from its northern neighbor.

21 December 2015 • 06:41 AMT
Britain’s Cameron wants front-line combat roles for women

Women can serve as fighter pilots, sailors and submariners but not in infantry or armored corps units whose primary role is close-quarters combat.

21 December 2015 • 06:34 AMT
World Trade Organization’s historic deal kills farming subsidies

Removing agriculture export subsidies within the WTO is intended to help farmers in poorer countries to compete more fairly.

21 December 2015 • 06:32 AMT
Suspected Russian strikes kill dozens in Syria: activists

The Local Co-ordination Committees, a network of anti-regime activists, said that more than 170 people had been injured in the strikes.

21 December 2015 • 06:31 AMT
Turkish strikes kill at least 110 Kurdish militants in 6 days: officials

Security sources and residents said around 300 houses in Cizre had been damaged by the clashes and undetonated mortar shells

19 December 2015 • 19:11 AMT
Strand Releasing picks up hit satirical comedy “Chevalier”

“Chevalier” turns on six men who get stuck on a luxury yacht in the Aegean sea because of mechanical problem.

19 December 2015 • 13:44 AMT
Islamic State says Boko Haram has staged 100 attacks in Africa

SITE reports Boko Haram, which joined the Islamic State in March, has killed and injured more than 1,000 people between October 14 and December 12.

19 December 2015 • 13:41 AMT
Iran to export most of its enriched uranium to Russia

“In the next few days around nine tons of Iran’s enriched uranium will be exported to Russia,” nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi said.

19 December 2015 • 13:11 AMT
“New Girl” season 5 unveils a sneak peek

Created by Liz Meriwether, “New Girl” is produced by Chernin Entertainment in association with 20th Century Fox Television.

19 December 2015 • 12:51 AMT
Cinemax orders script for “The Knick” season 3 premiere

With the script and season outline ordered, it appears Cinemax is exploring ideas for the series’ future.

19 December 2015 • 12:41 AMT
Scientists trace anthropocene roots to early human activity

The scientists in the ETE program are exploring how terrestial communities are organized and how their structures have changed over geologic time.

19 December 2015 • 12:24 AMT
Armenian, Azerbaijani Presidents meet in Switzterland

The two Presidents met against the backdrop of escalation along the contact line between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.

19 December 2015 • 12:20 AMT
“The Eye of the Shah” exhibit on view at Institute for Study of Ancient World

“Qajar Court Photography and the Persian Past” explores the fascinating world of early Iranian photography and the country it so richly depicted.

19 December 2015 • 11:51 AMT
Duma mulls outlawing denial of Greek, Assyrian genocides

Another bill on criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1922 is currently under consideration at the Duma.

19 December 2015 • 11:38 AMT
Electro kings M83 announce new album, tour dates

The new album, which is set to drop sometime in the new year, also has a lot of influences from 70s and 80s sitcoms.

19 December 2015 • 11:26 AMT
Florence + The Machine and more cover Eagles Of Death Metal

Inspired by the ‘Save A Prayer’ campaign, the band urged others to cover their song ‘I Love You All The Time’.

19 December 2015 • 11:08 AMT
GoDigital Inc. nabs “She’s the Best Thing In It” SXSW Fest documentary

The movie follows Tony-winning character actress Mary Louise Wilson as she heads to New Orleans to embark on a new career as a drama teacher.