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25 September 2015 • 11:34 AMT
2 Turkish servicemen, 34 Kurdish insurgents “killed in militant attack”

Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) fighters opened fire on troops in Sirnak province, close to Turkey’s Iraq border, killing 2 soldiers.

25 September 2015 • 11:10 AMT
The Morgan opens 1st major exhibit on the life of Ernest Hemingway

The exhibition explores the most dynamic period of Hemingway’s creative life, from 1918 to the aftermath of World War II.

25 September 2015 • 10:59 AMT
Netflix plans making more original shows in Hollywood

The move exposes Netflix to new financial risks but could also speed up its drive to offer a uniform service around the world.

25 September 2015 • 10:39 AMT
Archaeologists find bits of bone in hunt for ‘real’ Mona Lisa

The team is certain that Florentine Lisa Gherardini was the mysterious woman who sat for Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait.

25 September 2015 • 10:31 AMT
Kate Winslet, Emma Stone to join “The Lobster” helmer’s “The Favourite”

Lanthimos, who scored rave reviews for The Lobster, has established himself as one of Europe’s most in-demand directors.

25 September 2015 • 10:18 AMT
Paris to experience first car-free day on September 27

Bumper-to-bumper traffic will be replaced by street parties, yoga classes, markets with fresh produce and food tastings with top chefs.

25 September 2015 • 10:15 AMT
Sony nabs Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke’s “Maggie’s Plan”

The comedy-drama follows a young woman (Greta Gerwig) whose determination to have a child catapults her into a love triangle.

25 September 2015 • 10:06 AMT
Benedict Cumberbatch, Jake Gyllenhaal to topline “The Current War”

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon is in discussions to helm the Edison-Westinghouse-feud film.

25 September 2015 • 09:54 AMT
World’s biggest 3D printer to “build” low-cost emergency houses

The Big Delta can do so using locally-sourced materials like dirt and mud, which also acts to minimize construction costs.

25 September 2015 • 09:53 AMT
Matt Damon teases details for the next “Bourne” film

Damon left the franchise after 2007’s “The Bourne Ultimatum,” at which point Jeremy Renner stepped in to lead the fourth movie.

25 September 2015 • 09:44 AMT
Sia unveils new single “Alive,” co-penned with Adele

“It’s about Adele’s life, so I now sing a song from Adele’s perspective,” Sia said of the song in a recent interview.

25 September 2015 • 09:39 AMT
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” most iconic song ever, study shows

Behind “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on the list are John Lennon”s “Imagine”, U2’s “One, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”.

25 September 2015 • 09:28 AMT
Google improves voice search system using AI

The new models are working for iOS and Android, as well as dictation on Android, which works inside of some third-party apps.

25 September 2015 • 08:48 AMT
OSCE Minsk Group cannot determine source of violence in NKR conflict

The mediators, in particular, expressed concern over the usage of mortars and heavy weapons to bombard peaceful areas.

25 September 2015 • 08:22 AMT
Foreign Minister: Azerbaijan stands at nothing to escalate situation

Minister Edward Nalbandian expressed resentment over Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations, which resulted in civilian casualties.

25 September 2015 • 08:05 AMT
BlackBerry’s first Android smartphone has a name

The QWERTY keyboard-packing device’s official title is the BlackBerry Priv, according to Twitter tipster Evleaks.

25 September 2015 • 07:58 AMT
E-book sales see sharp decline as print refuses to die

Statistics from Forrester Research indicate that 12 million of the devices were sold last year, compared to 20 million in 2011.

25 September 2015 • 07:36 AMT
Microsoft launches standalone app Invite for scheduling meetings

Invite is mainly designed for users with Office 365 business and school accounts, but the app also works with any email account.

25 September 2015 • 07:26 AMT
UN alarmed after ordered out of Ukraine’s Luhansk

The UN humanitarian aid chief said all UN agency operations had been suspended in the rebel-held parts of Donetsk.

25 September 2015 • 07:03 AMT
260 Azeri ceasefire violations reported overnight

4000 shots fired from 60- and 82-mm mortars, RPG-7, HAN-17 grenade launchers, as well as Turkish TR-107 rocket launcher.

25 September 2015 • 06:52 AMT
Armenia vows retaliatory measures after deadly Azeri shelling

The Armenian Defense Ministry calls on the Azerbaijani side to avoid escalation and take effective measures to stabilize the situation.

25 September 2015 • 06:27 AMT
UN summit to approve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The document which sets out the 17 broad goals and 169 specific targets, will be adopted after opening speeches at the summit.

25 September 2015 • 06:14 AMT
Ukraine’s pro-Moscow rebels launch rare tank exercises

The self-proclaimed “tank biathlon” mirrored manoeuvres that Russia has been staging with its former Soviet allies since 2013.

25 September 2015 • 06:00 AMT
Warring sides in Syria reach deal on two villages, border town

The deal was reached in talks backed by Iran, which supports the Syrian government, and Turkey, which supports the rebels.

25 September 2015 • 05:48 AMT
Serbia compares Croatia to ‘Nazi regime’ in deepening migrant row

Croatia’s PM, speaking in Brussels where EU leaders have been discussing a response to the migrant crisis, said Serbia’s behaviour was “not normal”.

25 September 2015 • 05:32 AMT
U.S., allies reviewing Afghan drawdown options: WSJ

The options include keeping the current U.S. presence at or near 10,000; reducing it slightly to 8,000.

25 September 2015 • 05:25 AMT
Yemen suicide bombing in Sanaa mosque leaves 25 dead

Two explosions struck the al-Balili mosque as worshippers were performing prayers for the Eid al-Adha festival.

25 September 2015 • 05:18 AMT
Syria, Ukraine to vie for attention at oncoming Obama-Putin meeting

U.S. and Russian Presidents will meet in New York next week at a time of high tension in Europe and the Middle East.

24 September 2015 • 17:13 AMT
Apple’s iPhone 7 “to boast a six-core processor”

This would be quite a jump for Apple, considering the current-generation A9 chipset powering the iPhone 6S packs only two cores.

24 September 2015 • 16:29 AMT
3 Armenian villagers killed in Azeri shelling

Dovegh village was shelled earlier: the fire damaged part of the pipeline, partly depriving the village of gas supply.