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21 March 2015 • 05:49 AMT
U.S., United Arab Emirates to work towards space cooperation

The officials reviewed “a broad list of potential areas of space cooperation,” department spokesman Jeff Rathke said in a statement.

20 March 2015 • 14:51 AMT
U.S.-based Armenian organizations urge Obama to visit Armenia

“In addition, your visit to Armenia can have a tremendous impact on peace and stability in the South Caucasus region,” the letter reads.

20 March 2015 • 14:33 AMT
Kerry set to discuss Iran nuke issue with European counterparts

Separately, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran’s talks with the six major powers would resume next week.

20 March 2015 • 13:45 AMT
Greece agrees to come up with new reform plan, EU leaders say

International creditors have suggested they are ready to extend help on Greece’s €240bn bailout until the end of June.

20 March 2015 • 13:22 AMT
EU mulls outsourcing its patrols of Mediterranean to Egypt, Tunisia

Once rescued, the migrants would be taken to the ports of the country saving them or sent back to their countries of origin.

20 March 2015 • 12:43 AMT
Iran, six world powers close to nuclear agreement: Russian official

The negotiations build on a deal struck in late 2013 that commits Tehran to temporary restrictions while the present talks continue.

20 March 2015 • 12:39 AMT
46 killed, 200 wounded in suicide bomber attacks on mosques in Yemen

The mosques are known to be used mainly by supporters of the Shi’ite Muslim Houthi group which has seized control of the government.

20 March 2015 • 12:19 AMT
Frontline situation relatively calm: NKR presidential spokesman

“There is always shooting – this is the enemy’s style,” David Babayan said, adding that there has been no other incident.

20 March 2015 • 12:18 AMT
EU-Armenia PCC holds 15th meeting in Yerevan

The PCC adopted a joint statement on the future of EU-Armenia relations, the Armenian Genocide and the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

20 March 2015 • 11:39 AMT
NERO return with new track “The Thrill”

The Grammy-winning band have revealed their comeback ahead of a headline set at the Coachella Outdoor Theatre next month.

20 March 2015 • 11:28 AMT
New Rihanna songs from “Home” soundtrack hit the web

In addition to lending her vocals to the animated DreamWorks film’s soundtrack, Rihanna has also voiced the main character of Tip.

20 March 2015 • 10:52 AMT
UN warns world could suffer 40% shortfall in water by 2030

The shortfall could cause crops to fail, industries to collapse, ecosystems to break down, and trigger violent conflicts over water rights.

20 March 2015 • 10:31 AMT
Russia slams sanctions, says will act in own interests

“We prefer to engage in creative matters, not destructive matters such as sanctions rhetoric,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

20 March 2015 • 09:54 AMT
Armenia named Country of Honor at int’l music event Midem 2015

Other Armenian artists due to perform during Midem include the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, conducted by Sergey Smbatyan.

20 March 2015 • 09:18 AMT
NJ College of St. Elizabeth to host event on Armenian Genocide

The keynote speaker will be Herand M. Markarian, whose topic will be “The Impact of the Armenian Genocide: 100 Years Later.”

20 March 2015 • 08:53 AMT
EU leaders mull options to support Libya’s future unity government

Libya is the main departure point from Africa for migrants fleeing poverty or war in search of better lives in Europe.

20 March 2015 • 08:51 AMT
Leonard Cohen announces new live album

The veteran singer-songwriter is to release “Can’t Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour” on May 12.

20 March 2015 • 08:45 AMT
Bjork, John Grant among Iceland Airwaves Fest line-up

Held across numerous venues in Reykjavik throughout November, the fest is a celebration of the best of new international and Icelandic talent.

20 March 2015 • 08:24 AMT
KfW bank to extend €205 million loan for Armenian projects

Armenia will get €100 million to build a transmission line from Armenia to Georgia as part of the Caucasus Power Line project.

20 March 2015 • 07:45 AMT
Sean Penn hunted man in “The Gunman” TV spot

The geo-political thriller casts Penn as expert assassin Jim Terrier, whose desire to live a quiet life leads his employers to turn against him.

20 March 2015 • 07:36 AMT
Fox Animation developing “Confessions of an Imaginary Friend”

Michelle Cuevas’ upcoming book, “Confessions” is the whimsical autobiography of an imaginary friend who doesn’t know he’s imaginary.

20 March 2015 • 07:25 AMT
Orion Releasing nabs SXSW Film Fest 2014 winner “Fort Tilden”

The day-in-the-life comedy follows two slacker Brooklynites experiencing mishap after mishap on a journey to the beach.

20 March 2015 • 07:19 AMT
Hailee Steinfeld as teen assassin in “Barely Lethal” trailer

Also being featured in the newly released trailer are Jessica Alba, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sophie Turner.

20 March 2015 • 06:54 AMT
Google wants self-driving car within next five years

The project lead told attendees at the Technology, Entertainment and Design Conference that the company’s automated vehicles will reduce road accidents.

20 March 2015 • 06:50 AMT
Vine video app gets speed boost on iPhone

The latest update to the Twitter-owned service has introduced network caching, making some clips available offline.

20 March 2015 • 06:44 AMT
China lends $25.3M for Armenia’s customs control systems upgrade

The loan is extended for 20 years with a five-year grace period at 2% interest rate with 0.25% service fee.

20 March 2015 • 06:36 AMT
“Paper Towns” John Green book adaptation trailer unveiled

The coming-of-age tale follows a high school senior who embarks on a mission to track down the girl of his dreams after she mysteriously disappears.

20 March 2015 • 06:36 AMT
Eric Bogosian’s “Operation Nemesis” book to be available April 21

In 1921, a small group of self-appointed patriots set out to avenge the deaths of almost one million victims of the Armenian Genocide.

20 March 2015 • 06:29 AMT
Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey among stellar cast for “The Bad Batch”

Those newly-recruited stars join Jason Momoa, who has previously been signed to star in the drama feature.

20 March 2015 • 06:24 AMT
Obama: there’s historic opportunity to resolve Iran nuclear issue

“We have the best opportunity in decades to pursue a different future between our countries,” he said in a video message for Nowruz.