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17 January 2015 • 08:53 AMT
Police: there are 3,000 people linked to Islamic State in Turkey

The police intelligence warning covers possible attacks on the consulates of Western countries by IS and al Qaeda.

17 January 2015 • 07:58 AMT
ICC launches inquiry into Israeli-Palestinian conflict

“The case is now in the hands of the court,” said Nabil Abuznaid, head of the Palestinian delegation in The Hague.

17 January 2015 • 07:52 AMT
Google reportedly interested in mobile payments company Softcard

A source said that at one point the company’s burn rate was around half a million dollars per day, or around $15mln per month.

17 January 2015 • 07:37 AMT
2014 warmest year on record, scientists say

As well as in-situ instruments recording information on the Earth’s surface, satellites closely monitor temperatures across the planet.

17 January 2015 • 06:52 AMT
Moody’s downgrades Russia sovereign credit rating

The list includes Sberbank, Gazprombank, and Rosbank, in addition to Russian Highways State Company (AVTODOR) and Post of Russia.

17 January 2015 • 06:28 AMT
Hackers target Twitter media accounts, announce World War III

UPI later acknowledged it was hacked, and said in a dispatch that “six fake headlines were posted in about 10 minutes.”

17 January 2015 • 06:16 AMT
U.S. Secretary of State, Iranian Foreign Minister meet in Paris

Barack Obama told Democratic senators at a closed-door retreat in Baltimore that he would veto Iran sanctions legislation.

16 January 2015 • 15:04 AMT
“Blue Blood” Rio de Janeiro winner to open Berlinale’s Panorama section

The Lirio Ferreira-directed film is the story of a circus performer’s attempted reconciliation with his family’s past.

16 January 2015 • 14:33 AMT
Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan to topline “Captain America: Civil War”

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo confirmed the return of Black Widow and the Winter Soldier for the third film in Marvel Studios’ series.

16 January 2015 • 13:58 AMT
John Lithgow to star opposite Ben Affleck in “Accountant” action thriller

Gavin O’Connor is directing the film about a mild-mannered accountant who moonlights as a killer for hire.

16 January 2015 • 13:28 AMT
Armed man takes hostages at post office near Paris: report

“I cannot confirm or deny whether it is linked to terrorism,” an official at the city prosecutor’s office said without giving details.

16 January 2015 • 13:21 AMT
Juliette Binoche joined “Polina” ballet-themed drama cast

An adaptation of the popular French comicbook, “Polina” will topline Nastya Shevtsova, a Russian dancer.

16 January 2015 • 12:56 AMT
FrontPage slams Erdogan’s “Muslims never carry out massacres” remark

“The deranged Islamist dictator has been claiming that the Paris terror attacks are an anti-Muslim conspiracy,” FrontPage Magazine said

16 January 2015 • 12:53 AMT
Tech giants agree to new $415mln settlement

If the companies had lost the case and damages were awarded, they could have tripled to some $9bn under U.S. antitrust laws.

16 January 2015 • 12:35 AMT
Foiling every terror attack ‘extremely difficult’: Europol head

At least 2,500 and possibly up to 5,000 suspects have traveled from Europe to conflicts in Syria and Iraq, Wainwright said.

16 January 2015 • 12:08 AMT
VivaCell-MTS, BirthLink continue assistance to maternity facilities

In addition to the equipment provided, education, training and support for the medical staff continues are also organized.

16 January 2015 • 12:03 AMT
2000 ceasefire violations by Azeris reported on night of Jan 16

Over 220 instances of ceasefire violation by Azeri armed forces were posted on the night of Jan 16 at the line of contact.

16 January 2015 • 10:46 AMT
Russia concerned over Ukraine’s rotation of front-line forces

“Any action related to military preparations does not help the process,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a news conference.

16 January 2015 • 10:45 AMT
Iggy Pop, The Bug, Ought among ATP Iceland 2015 lineup additions

The events also features Belle & Sebastian, Run The Jewels, Drive Like Jehu and a wealth of other talent.

16 January 2015 • 10:16 AMT
Lady Gaga reteams with “The Fame” album producer RedOne

RedOne worked on Gaga’s debut album “The Fame,” producing tracks including “Just Dance”, “Poker Face” and “LoveGame”.

16 January 2015 • 10:07 AMT
Armenia, EU launch agreements worth €77.5mln to promote reforms

“The European Union expects that this substantial assistance will lead to bold reforms over the next years,” Hristea said.

16 January 2015 • 10:04 AMT
Gaumont unveils “We Were Young” ensemble dramedy

Gaumont is pitching “We Were Young” as a feel-good and tender ode to friendship in the spirit of “Little White Lies” and “The Barbarian Invasions.”

16 January 2015 • 09:50 AMT
Colin Firth gets in bar fight in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” clip

The video sees Oscar winner Firth showing off his slick fighting skills against a group of local thugs in Matthew Vaughn’s new spy movie.

16 January 2015 • 09:28 AMT
UniFrance rolls out MyFrenchFilmFestival lineup

“Breathe,” “Hippocrate,” “Eastern Boys,” “The Strange Color of Your Body’s Tears ” are among the 10 feature films set to compete at the Fest.

16 January 2015 • 09:19 AMT
GKIDS nabs “When Marnie Was There” Japanese anime film

“When Marnie Was There” follows a troubled 12-year-old named Anna who finds herself drawn to an abandoned house.

16 January 2015 • 09:18 AMT
Moody’s downgrades Armenia outlook to negative from stable

Moody’s said Armenia’s position as a significant net international borrower exposes the currency to elevated depreciation risk.

16 January 2015 • 09:09 AMT
2015 Oscar nominations announced

Eight films were nominated for best picture. “Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” topped the nomination with nine each.

16 January 2015 • 08:52 AMT
Paris police evacuate train station after bomb threat

In Berlin, police arrested two men Friday morning on suspicion of recruiting fighters for the Islamic State group in Syria.

16 January 2015 • 08:33 AMT
New photorealistic 3D puzzle Shadowmatic available on App Store

After 3 years of development, Triada Studio Games from Armenia has launched Shadowmatic, a photorealistic 3D puzzle for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

16 January 2015 • 08:31 AMT
“Birdman,” “Boyhood” win big at Critics’ Choice Awards

Best Actress award went to Julianne Moore for her performance in Alzheimer’s drama “Still Alice”.