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15 December 2015 • 06:56 AMT
Sao Paulo-bound plane forced to return to Madrid over bomb threat

The plane left Madrid’s Barajas Airport, but turned back shortly after passing Casablanca in Morocco, about an hour and a half into the flight.

15 December 2015 • 06:53 AMT
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 “to feature iPhone 6S-aping display”

The publication’s source also claims that the Korean firm’s next flagship will sport a similar design to the current-generation Galaxy S6.

15 December 2015 • 06:42 AMT
EU to unveil new border force plan to curb migrant influx

The European Commission is proposing a force with a stronger mandate than the EU’s current Frontex border teams.

15 December 2015 • 06:37 AMT
Two new stadium designs unveiled for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

In July, PM Shinzo Abe announced that the government was ditching Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid’s “bike helmet” stadium design.

15 December 2015 • 06:21 AMT
Obama wants more military actions against Islamic State

“ISIL leaders cannot hide and our next message to them is simple: ‘you are next,'” Obama said, using an acronym for the group.

15 December 2015 • 06:08 AMT
Kerry in Moscow talks to bridge gaps with Russia over Syria

The U.S. Secretary of State is to try to prepare the ground for an international meeting on Syria mooted for later this week.

15 December 2015 • 05:50 AMT
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander warns of possible arms race S. China Sea

Commander Admiral Scott Swift urged nations, like China, to seek arbitration to settle maritime disputes.

15 December 2015 • 05:39 AMT
Saudi Arabia announces Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism

The announcement cited “a duty to protect the Islamic nation from the evils of all terrorist groups and organizations.”

14 December 2015 • 15:15 AMT
At least 41 police officers killed in Argentina bus crash

Local television images showed rescue crews working around the overturned bus, which authorities said was carrying around 60 people.

14 December 2015 • 15:11 AMT
China, United Arab Emirates launch $10 bln strategic investment fund

Emirati news agency WAM said the accord was one of several bilateral agreements signed during a visit by the Abu Dhabi crown prince.

14 December 2015 • 14:55 AMT
Mariah Carey set to give a concert in Yerevan

“The Yerevan concert is scheduled as part of her world tour, with the date of performance to further be disclosed,” Zara Mkheyan said.

14 December 2015 • 14:49 AMT
Turkey’s patience with Russia “has a limit” – media

“Russia and Turkey certainly have to re-establish the relations of trust that we have always had, but our patience has a limit,” Cavusoglu said.

14 December 2015 • 14:42 AMT
“Sherlock: The Abominable Bride” unveils sneak peak

“Sherlock: The Abominable Bride” will premiere January 1, 2016 in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

14 December 2015 • 14:26 AMT
1st look at Michael Fassbender in “Assassin’s Creed”

The upcoming movie is said to feature an original storyline which seems to be different from the video games.

14 December 2015 • 14:00 AMT
Armenia ranks 75th for quality of roads among 140 countries

The World Economic Forum published its annual comprehensive report placing Armenia 99th among 140 countries for transport infrastructure.

14 December 2015 • 13:52 AMT
Ennio Morricone’s movie score for “Hateful 8” was meant for “The Thing”

The film will be released in cinemas on 25 December, and the soundtrack will be released on vinyl via Jack White’s Third Man Records.

14 December 2015 • 13:37 AMT
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page putting together new band to tour in 2016

The Les Paul axe-wielding icon of the classic rock age has revealed that he’ll be hitting the road with something “totally different.”

14 December 2015 • 13:20 AMT
Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra to perform in Yerevan

With the world-famous filmmaker and musician Kusturica performing as the group’s bassist, this makes the band’s second concert in Yerevan.

14 December 2015 • 12:51 AMT
Next iPhone could be fully waterproof: report

The shape-shifting port would allow accessories to be plugged in before sealing the gap around the input to prevent liquid from seeping in.

14 December 2015 • 12:39 AMT
U.S. Embassy to take measures over Armenia electoral code breach

The U.S. diplomatic mission reiterated that the results of the investigations and prosecutions of those responsible for any irregularities must be transparent and public

14 December 2015 • 12:34 AMT
Huawei, Google “to reteam for another Nexus in 2016”

Word of the 6P successor comes from analyst Pan Jiutang, who has a solid track record when it comes to all things Nexus, as Phandroid points out.

14 December 2015 • 11:54 AMT
Ecuador agrees to allow Julian Assange to be questioned by Sweden

Assange took refuge there three years ago to avoid extradition to Sweden on charges of sexual assault against two women in 2010.

14 December 2015 • 11:52 AMT
Syrian army retakes control of airbase near Damascus

The Syrian army and militia have managed to establish a security zone around the airbase. Army engineers are demining the area.

14 December 2015 • 11:28 AMT
France teacher stabbed in class by man citing Islamic State

France remains on high alert after the terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November that left 130 people dead.

14 December 2015 • 11:12 AMT
France far-right National Front loses all regional elections

Although it won no region after the Socialists pulled out of its key target regions, the FN still recorded its best showing in its history.

14 December 2015 • 11:08 AMT
Turkey withdraws some of its troops from Iraqi camp: report

Turkey has had troops near the IS group-held city of Mosul in northern Iraq since last year to help train local Kurdish and Sunni forces.

14 December 2015 • 11:06 AMT
Chris Hemsworth’s “In the Heart of the Sea” sinks at box office

The film is the latest adult-oriented drama to flop at the box office after “Steve Jobs”, “Our Brand Is Crisis” and “Burnt”.

14 December 2015 • 10:48 AMT
Beyonce “to star in Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born””

Sources claim Bradley needs to find the right script that will let him “disappear” into a part and shake off two bombs, “Burnt” and “Aloha”.

14 December 2015 • 10:46 AMT
Samsung Galaxy S7 to “feature pressure-sensitive display”

The South Korean technology company is also considering adding a retina scanner to some versions of the flagship device.

14 December 2015 • 10:36 AMT
China’s Baidu to develop self-driving buses within 3 years

A Baidu spokesman declined to give details on potential auto manufacturer partners for the bus project or investment amounts for the unit.