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04 March 2015 • 05:29 AMT
Iran rejects Obama’s nuclear demand as ‘unacceptable’

The two sides set a deadline of late March to reach a framework agreement and of June for a comprehensive final settlement.

03 March 2015 • 13:51 AMT
Netflix acquires Idris Elba war drama “Beasts of No Nation”

Elba, the star of BBC’s hit series “Luther,” recently starred in the African-set drama “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.”

03 March 2015 • 13:34 AMT
Switzerland, Australia agree on tax information exchange

Authorities around the world are cracking down on tax evasion, an effort that has picked up steam since the financial crisis.

03 March 2015 • 13:30 AMT
Lucy Lawless as wicked witch in “Salem” Season 2 trailer

Also featured in the trailer is Stuart Townsend who joins the cast as a mysterious doctor looking to uncover the secrets of Salem.

03 March 2015 • 13:07 AMT
Air pollution to kill thousands of Europeans: watchdog

In its five-yearly report, the EEA also urged member state governments to take a more “joined-up” view of environmental issues.

03 March 2015 • 12:03 AMT
China defends new cybersecurity rules amid U.S. complaints

“All countries are paying attention to and taking measures to safeguard their own information security,” a spokesman said.

03 March 2015 • 11:40 AMT
German FM says Iran nuke talks made more progress this year

Steinmeier, referring to the major powers, told the forum: “The talks between the E3+3 and Iran are also advancing well.”

03 March 2015 • 11:14 AMT
Armenian youth hinders Azeri propaganda event in Paris

The representatives of France’s Armenian community informed those present about violations of human rights and free speech in Azerbaijan.

03 March 2015 • 10:53 AMT
Five Armenians included in Forbes 2015 World’s Billionaires list

Sergei Galitsky (162nd) was named the world’s richest Armenian with an estimated net worth of $8.3 billion.

03 March 2015 • 09:45 AMT
“The 2nd Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” opens at No.1 at foreign box office

The sequel, directed by John Madden like the first film, brought in $9.4 million overall for Twentieth Century Fox.

03 March 2015 • 08:48 AMT
Film Movement arthouse distributor nabs psychological drama “Breathe”

Inspired by Melanie Laurent’s eponymous novel, “Breathe” (“Respire”) chronicles a dysfunctional friendship between two teenagers.

03 March 2015 • 08:24 AMT
Björk to release “Stonemilker” video on Oculus Rift virtual reality headset

Björk collaborated with producer Arca and British musician The Haxan Cloak on nine brand new tracks for the record.

03 March 2015 • 07:49 AMT
Florence + The Machine, Nas, Flume to headline Bestival Toronto

The world-famous festival will be exporting its unique blend of music, dance and carnival atmosphere from the Isle Of Wight to Canada.

03 March 2015 • 07:35 AMT
Depeche Mode founder Martin Gore readies new instrumental LP

The MG moniker is an extension of VCMG, an electronic collaboration with former Depeche Mode member Vince Clark.

03 March 2015 • 07:27 AMT
Kasabian, Calvin Harris among V Festival 2015 headliners

Also on the bill are Sam Smith, Courteeners, Stereophonics, Hozier, The Script, Ellie Goulding, George Ezra, Sir Tom Jones and many more.

03 March 2015 • 07:19 AMT
Yezz showcases Project Ara modular smartphones at MWC

Devised by Google, Project Ara handsets will consist of a series of separable components that users can splice together depending on personal preference.

03 March 2015 • 07:15 AMT
Turkey continues excavations in Ani, targets UNESCO World Heritage List

“We will also bring over 21 new artifacts from various cultures, making the best use of cultural heritage in our region,” Doğanay said.

03 March 2015 • 07:14 AMT
PayPal unveils new contactless card reader

The technology will also allow payments from smartphones using other services, including the company’s own PayPal Here app.

03 March 2015 • 07:03 AMT
Karabakh serviceman dies in Azeri ceasefire violation

The Karabakh frontline units took steps to suppress the rival activity, continuing to control the situation at the line of contact.

03 March 2015 • 06:59 AMT
OSCE Mission to monitor NKR-Azerbaijani contact line

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

03 March 2015 • 06:54 AMT
Ethan Hawke joins Denzel Washington in “Magnificent Seven”

The remake follows seven elite gunmen who agree to protect a small Mexican town from a gang of outlaws.

03 March 2015 • 06:47 AMT
Iran arrests Facebook users for ‘moral crimes’

Iran has arrested several Facebook users on charges ranging from insulting religious figures to conducting immoral activities.

03 March 2015 • 06:46 AMT
Oscar winner Jared Leto changes appearance for “Suicide Squad” role

He is joined by Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jai Courtney, and Cara Delevingne as Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Boomerang, and Enchantress resp.

03 March 2015 • 06:37 AMT
“50 Shades of Grey” to star in World War II thriller “Anthropoid”

The film examines the assassination attempt on Nazi general Reinhard Heydrich, who many believed would succeed Adolf Hitler.

03 March 2015 • 06:29 AMT
Steven Spielberg to direct Jennifer Lawrence in “It’s What I Do”

The film tells the story of war photographer Lynsey Addario as she “goes into the most dangerous places in the world in search of truth.”

03 March 2015 • 06:23 AMT
1000 march in San Francisco to commemorate Armenian Genocide

“We march today, not just for the victims of the Armenian Genocide, but for the victims of all genocides,” Alex Bastian said.

03 March 2015 • 06:07 AMT
Australia to send 300 additional troops to train Iraqi army

“That’s been a disaster for the people of Iraq, millions of whom now live in a new dark age,” Abbott told reporters in Canberra.

03 March 2015 • 05:14 AMT
Russia, Ukraine agree gas delivery deal until end of March

The row had threatened to disrupt gas supplies to the European Union, which receives about a third of its gas from Russia.

03 March 2015 • 05:02 AMT
U.S. intel chief says about 40 Americans returned from Syria

James Clapper said the U.S. faces more global challenges than at any time in his half-century career in the intelligence community.

03 March 2015 • 04:49 AMT
Venezuela tells U.S. to cut 80 diplomats

In addition, the Maduro administration is planning to require that U.S. citizens apply for travel visas before going to Venezuela.