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17 June 2015 • 09:22 AMT
Twitter to be invaded by autoplay video clips

Vine videos, GIFs and clips created through the firm’s newly-launched video sharing tool will play automatically when the user scrolls over them.

17 June 2015 • 08:47 AMT
North Korea hit by worst drought in a century

State news agency KCNA said main rice-growing provinces had been badly affected and more than 30% of rice paddies were “parching up”.

17 June 2015 • 08:24 AMT
Arab air strikes hit Yemen as Geneva peace talks enter 2nd day

The bombings hit army bases in the capital, Sanaa, and Houthi militia targets in Yemen’s central desert and the mountainous province of Mahweet.

17 June 2015 • 08:21 AMT
Catholicosate of Cilicia reiterates demand for return of historical seat

According to the Catholicosate, the demand is for return of the property and cannot be satisfied by the payment of monetary compensation.

17 June 2015 • 08:04 AMT
UK House of Lords holds debate on Genocide recognition

During the debate, Baroness Cox asked whether Her Majesty’s Government would seriously consider reviewing their position on Genocide.

17 June 2015 • 07:51 AMT
Nicolas Cage sees his life and career derailed in “The Runner” trailer

The film, Andrew Stark’s writing and directorial debut, takes place in the aftermath of the 2010 BP oil spill.

17 June 2015 • 07:27 AMT
Horror master Eli Roth to helm prehistoric shark thriller “Meg”

The book revolves around two men who band together to neutralize an ancient shark that’s threatening the California coast.

17 June 2015 • 07:14 AMT
Gaming leader Razer “buys Android microconsole maker Ouya”

Investment bank Mesa Global added Ouya to its acquisitions page, stating that it was “exclusive financial advisor to Ouya, Inc in its sale to Razer”.

17 June 2015 • 06:47 AMT
Samsung’s Galaxy A8 “to be its slimmest smartphone yet”

Leaked photographs of the device suggest that it will resemble a larger version of the Galaxy A7, with a 5.7-inch 1080 x 1920 Super AMOLED display on board.

17 June 2015 • 06:33 AMT
At least 16 killed as Syrian air force bombs Deraa province

More than 230,000 Syrians have died in the civil war, which began after anti-government protests in March 2011.

17 June 2015 • 06:18 AMT
Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel dead at 90

Demirel served as prime minister seven times through the 1960s to the 1990s and was president from 1993 to 2000.

17 June 2015 • 06:12 AMT
IS suffers major setback as Kurds seize key town

Kurds raised their banners in place of black IS flags, celebrating their victory over the jihadist group.

17 June 2015 • 06:01 AMT
Cost of violence around the world reaches record $14.3 trillion

Syria ranked as the least peaceful country in the 2015 Global Peace Index, while Libya saw the most severe deterioration.

16 June 2015 • 16:25 AMT
Armenian-born billionaire Kirk Kerkorian dies at 98

An eighth-grade dropout, he traded his way to a $15-billion fortune and for a time was the richest person in Los Angeles.

16 June 2015 • 14:17 AMT
Vancouver Art Gallery hosts “500 years of Italian painting” exhibit

The exhibit features masterpieces by extraordinary artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Bellini, Titian among others.

16 June 2015 • 14:03 AMT
“Without Gorky” screening in LA to explore legacy of famous artist

Hammer Museum has dedicated 2015 to an exploration of multiple facets of Armenian culture, history, and landscape.

16 June 2015 • 13:35 AMT
Russia to boost nuke arsenal with 40 missiles, Putin says

Speaking at an arms fair, Putin said the weapons would be able to overcome even the most technically advanced anti-missile defence systems.

16 June 2015 • 12:51 AMT
Egypt court sentences deposed president Mursi to death

The general guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and four other Brotherhood leaders were also handed the death penalty.

16 June 2015 • 10:58 AMT
Microsoft unveils Xbox One Elite wireless controller

The Xbox Elite wireless controller features swappable components and a range of customisation.

16 June 2015 • 10:47 AMT
StarVR headset takes on Oculus VR’s Rift

StarVR promises to be the most powerful virtual reality device on the market, boasting dual 5.5 inch LCD displays and 5120×1440 resolution.

16 June 2015 • 10:09 AMT
100th anniv. of 20 Hunchakian Gallows commemorated in LA

At the event, Rep. Adam Shiff was presented with “Stephan Sabah-Gulian Humanitarian Award” for his efforts for the recognition of Genocide.

16 June 2015 • 10:00 AMT
Turkish Consul General attacks Armenian activists at Lyon sit-in

The protest was part of the organization’s ongoing effort to draw attention to Turkey’s continued denial of the Armenian Genocide.

16 June 2015 • 09:31 AMT
Hakobyan appointed deputy head of Armed Forces General Headquarters

Lieutenant-general Lyova Mnatsakanyan was relieved of the post of the deputy head of Armenia’s Armed Forces General Headquarters.

16 June 2015 • 09:10 AMT
Co-serviceman confesses to Russian soldier’s murder in Gyumri

Despite the case being already investigated in Armenia, the Investigative Committee of Russia also launched a probe.

16 June 2015 • 07:25 AMT
Katherine Waterston joins Eddie Redmayne in “Fantastic Beasts”

David Yates (director of the last four “Harry Potter” films) will direct from Rowling’s screenplay.

16 June 2015 • 07:18 AMT
“Maleficent” sequel in the works, with Angelina Jolie expected to return

Disney has other live-action projects on its plate, including “Dumbo”, “Jungle Book: Origins”, “Beauty and the Beast (2017)” and “Pan”.

16 June 2015 • 07:10 AMT
Jack Huston exits “The Crow” cult film remake

Huston is a rising star who will soon be seen in “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” and Timur Bekmambetov’s remake of “Ben-Hur.”

16 June 2015 • 07:03 AMT
Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac to topline Genocide film “The Promise”

The project will be produced by Mike Medavoy (“Black Swan”), Eric Esrailian, Ralph Winter (“X-Men”) and William Horberg (“Milk”).

16 June 2015 • 06:57 AMT
Spotify becomes music time machine

Taste Rewind accesses the user’s music collection and suggests similar artists from bygone eras, arranged into playlists by decade.

16 June 2015 • 06:51 AMT
Facebook rolls out new photo sharing app

The recognition technology goes through the camera roll to find familiar faces and sync the photos to them.