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16 January 2015 • 08:02 AMT
BlackBerry’s shares surge amid Samsung buyout reports

Investors scrambled to purchase stock in the Canadian firm, before both tech firms issued statements denying that a buyout is on the cards.

16 January 2015 • 07:54 AMT
Google to discontinue Google Glass Explorer programme

The firm is instead turning its attention to “future versions of Glass” but will offer support to companies using the device in its current form.

16 January 2015 • 07:43 AMT
Gyumri protesters clash with police outside Russian consulate

Protesters marched to the Russian consulate to demand the handover of Valery Permyakov to Armenian authorities.

16 January 2015 • 07:31 AMT
U.S. military plans to deploy 400 troops to train Syrian rebels

Across the border in Iraq, Obama has authorized more than 3,000 U.S. troops to advise and train Iraqi and Kurdish forces.

16 January 2015 • 07:26 AMT
USC to host “The ’Half-Immigrant’: In Between California’s Generations” talk

Hovannisian, who was born to first- and second-generation Armenian-Americans, has both observed and lived the immigrant experience.

16 January 2015 • 07:16 AMT
PC shipments expected to stabilize this year, Intel says

Capable, lightweight laptops are available these days for less than $200, and prices are likely to stick around or even fall slightly.

16 January 2015 • 07:12 AMT
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics ticket program details announced

The football matches are to be held in five cities – Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Salvador and Sao Paulo, as well as Rio de Janeiro.

16 January 2015 • 06:55 AMT
Near East Relief efforts spotlighted at Capitol Hill

“I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress on a full acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide,” Rep. Costa said.

16 January 2015 • 06:39 AMT
Two Italian aid workers held hostage in Syria freed

Greta Ramelli and Vanessa Marzullo were greeted on the tarmac in Rome by officials, including Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni.

16 January 2015 • 06:29 AMT
China arrests 60 500, seizes 11.14 tonnes of narcotics in multi-city sweep

Illegal drugs, especially synthetic substances like methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy, have grown in popularity in China.

16 January 2015 • 06:13 AMT
AGCC-WUSA announces Armenian Genocide commemoration events

In her remarks, Taline Yacoubian focused on the committee’s plans to establish an Armenian-American museum in Glendale.

16 January 2015 • 05:49 AMT
Belgium on high alert after major anti-terror raid

After the operation, four Kalashnikovs, bomb-making equipment and police clothing were found, according to local media.

15 January 2015 • 14:49 AMT
Villages on border with Azerbaijan given tax exemption

31 villages where farming lands remain unused over the dangers of Azeri shelling will be relieved of business taxes.

15 January 2015 • 13:51 AMT
Samsung Galaxy S6 “to feature Nexus 6-like user interface”

A company spokesperson has apparently said that unnecessary features are being purged from TouchWiz to offer a stock Android-like experience.

15 January 2015 • 13:30 AMT
Facebook at Work plans unveiled

The platform will be available as an app and a website in an attempt to replace email and intranet systems.

15 January 2015 • 13:06 AMT
Russian soldier who killed 6 to face justice in Armenia: Prosecutor General

“Armenia will be consistent in assuring that anyone who commits a crime against its citizen will bear responsibility,” the official said.

15 January 2015 • 12:57 AMT
19,000 French websites suffer cyberattacks since last week

“That’s never been seen before. It’s the first time that a country has been faced with such a large wave,” Adm. Coustilliere said.

15 January 2015 • 12:29 AMT
Berlin Film Festival announces lineup for Forum section

It will show a total of 43 films in its main program, of which 31 are world premieres and 10 international premieres.

15 January 2015 • 12:17 AMT
Pollution soars to hazardous levels in Beijing

The govt. said it would ban the construction of new oil-refining, steel, cement and thermal power plants starting from March.

15 January 2015 • 12:07 AMT
James Cameron postpones “Avatar” sequel release to 2017

Released in 2009, the original film became the highest-grossing film in history with a box office gross of nearly $2.8 billion.

15 January 2015 • 12:07 AMT
Syrian rebels, local govt. agree to truce in Homs

Al-Tilawi said rebels sought the truce to alleviate the suffering of civilians, and because they were outgunned by government forces.

15 January 2015 • 11:59 AMT
Matthew McConaughey to lend voice to Illumination animated comedy

The animated feature is described as a music-driven event comedy tackling courage, competition and carrying a tune.

15 January 2015 • 11:41 AMT
Swiss central bank abandons franc versus euro ceiling

“This exceptional and temporary measure protected the Swiss economy from serious harm,” the Swiss National Bank said.

15 January 2015 • 11:04 AMT
Kerry set to encourage Bulgaria to rely less on Russian energy

Bulgaria depends on Russia for 90 percent of its gas and all of its nuclear fuel. Its sole oil refinery is owned by Russia’s Lukoil.

15 January 2015 • 10:50 AMT
German researchers build shoes generating power from walking

“We have tried to power a wireless transmitter and to power a simple sensor,” said Klevis Ylli from HSG-IMIT research center.

15 January 2015 • 10:46 AMT
Ameriabank purchases part of Norvik UCO credit portfolio

Over the 9 months of 2014, Ameribank’s assets amounted to AMD 334 billion, taking it to the top of Armenia’s banking system.

15 January 2015 • 10:36 AMT
Actor, writer Eric Bogosian speaks on ‘Operation Nemesis’

Taner Akcam, a professor at Clark University and a leading authority on the Armenian Genocide, also spoke at the event.

15 January 2015 • 10:20 AMT
James Blake reveals new album title, “Radio Silence”

Following two successful albums, (his first self-titled LP and 2013 Mercury Prize winner Overgrown), Blake’s third is hugely anticipated.

15 January 2015 • 10:16 AMT
Hollande says France will protect all religions

The French President said Islam was compatible with democracy and thanked Arabs for their solidarity over terrorism in Paris.

15 January 2015 • 10:11 AMT
Google maps adds navigation sharing feature

Also, two new permission changes have also been made asking users for access to Bluetooth and the ability to Run at Start-up.