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21 July 2015 • 14:11 AMT
Lufthansa plane nearly collides with drone near Warsaw airport

Police are investigating the incident to determine who operated the drone, which should not have been where it was.

21 July 2015 • 13:50 AMT
Greece should wrap up bailout talks by Aug 20: spokeswoman

“Immediately after the vote of the prior actions, negotiations with the lenders will start,” Olga Gerovasili said in a statement.

21 July 2015 • 13:16 AMT
Aivazovsky’s Ninth Wave listed among 10 best seascapes

Buckland, whose works are showcased in private and public collections in London, Paris, Washington and elsewhere, compiled the list.

21 July 2015 • 12:21 AMT
VivaCell-MTS offers possibility to switch tariff plan via phone

The subscriber needs to apply for the switch of the tariff plan by dialing *198# from the mobile phone and follow the instructions.

21 July 2015 • 12:06 AMT
HRW: Egyptian security forces detained dozens secretly

The U.S.-based group said in some cases state officials either denied holding individuals or refused to reveal their fates.

21 July 2015 • 11:49 AMT
79% of parents consider university a ‘must have’: HSBC survey

The report shows that 70% of parents would consider paying more for a university education abroad than for a domestic one.

21 July 2015 • 11:21 AMT
2015 going to be warmest on record, scientists say

Earth has broken monthly heat records 25 times since the year 2000 but hasn’t broken a monthly cold record since 1916.

21 July 2015 • 10:44 AMT
OSCE Mission to monitor Artsakh-Azeri contact line

The NKR authorities expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and ensure security of the Mission members.

21 July 2015 • 10:39 AMT
Uniting Church in Australia recognizes Armenian Genocide

“In the years of 1915-1918, the Armenian people were under the grip of annihilation,” said the Rev. Dr. Krikor Youmshajekian.

21 July 2015 • 09:45 AMT
EU falls short of target to redistribute 40,000 migrants

The 40,000 figure was proposed by the European Commission following a shipwreck in the Mediterranean in April.

21 July 2015 • 09:19 AMT
George Clooney launches project to fight corruption in war zones

Using data collection and analysis technology, the initiative plans to expose how conflict is financed and profits laundered.

21 July 2015 • 08:59 AMT
Kerry says Iran’s vow to defy American policies ‘very disturbing’

“I don’t know how to interpret it at this point in time, except to take it at face value, that that’s his policy,” he said.

21 July 2015 • 08:40 AMT
Alexander the Great’s father body mystery possibly solved

While some praised the new study, others pushed back, suggesting the new research will not quell 40 years of controversy.

21 July 2015 • 08:11 AMT
Miley Cyrus to host MTV Video Music Awards

The 25-year-old singer-actress revealed on her social media accounts that she’s helming the August 30 ceremony.

21 July 2015 • 05:25 AMT
Foreign Ministry says N. Korea not interested in Iran-like talks with U.S.

“We are clearly a nuclear power and nuclear powers have their own interests,” the North Korean statement said.

21 July 2015 • 05:18 AMT
Turkish PM vows to boost security at border with Syria

“Turkey has taken and will continue to take all necessary measures against Islamic State,” Davutoglu told a news conference.

21 July 2015 • 05:04 AMT
Blessing of Muron takes place in Antelias

When the Holy Muron was blessed, His Holiness Karekin II’s message was read by a representative of Holy Etchmiadzin.

20 July 2015 • 18:09 AMT
UK PM seeks to dissuade young Muslims from joining IS

“You won’t be some valued member of a movement. You are cannon fodder for them. They will use you,” Cameron said.

20 July 2015 • 18:02 AMT
Microsoft releases Visual Studio latest version

Visual Studio Code, the stand-alone code editor for Windows, Mac and Linux has seen half a million downloads.

20 July 2015 • 17:50 AMT
Spotify launching new playlist Discover Weekly

The more people listen, the better attuned their Discover Weekly playlist will be to their tastes, claimed Matthew Ogle.

20 July 2015 • 16:41 AMT
UAE outlaws religious, racial discrimination

Islamic State has urged Muslims in Gulf countries to target Western expatriates in retaliation for attacks against it.

20 July 2015 • 16:05 AMT
Biggest-ever search for intelligent life in universe launched

The initiative is allied with the Breakthrough Message project, an int’l competition to create digital messages that represent humanity.

20 July 2015 • 14:09 AMT
UN Security Council adopts resolution on Iran nuclear deal

The restrictions on ballistic missile technology are in place for eight years and on heavy weapons for five years.

20 July 2015 • 13:20 AMT
Morgan Stanley reports $1.7bn Q2 net profit

Fixed income and commodities trading also did well with net revenues higher at $1.3bn, compared with $1bn year earlier.

20 July 2015 • 13:06 AMT
Four Italian construction firm employees abducted in Libya

“We are busy trying to find the people that were kidnapped and trying to solve this problem,” Paolo Gentiloni said.

20 July 2015 • 11:51 AMT
Blast kills 28 in Turkish city near Syrian border

Suruc is just across the border from the Syrian city of Kobani, the scene of fierce battles between Kurdish groups and IS.

20 July 2015 • 11:29 AMT
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei reports 30% rise in revenues

Huawei is the third biggest smartphone seller in China, behind Apple and Xiaomi, according to research firm IDC.

20 July 2015 • 11:17 AMT
Windows 10 to get automatic updates without option to stop them

Microsoft’s intention is that users will be always up-to-date, not only with security patches, but also with feature updates.

20 July 2015 • 07:29 AMT
Researchers call for worldwide shift in HIV treatment

“We now have the opportunity of ending the pandemic,” said Montaner, challenging politicians to support treatment.

20 July 2015 • 06:36 AMT
Samsung announces thinnest tablet devices

The tablets are available in two new sizes — 8 inch and 9.7 inch — which weigh in at just 265g and 389g respectively.