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24 December 2014 • 07:37 AMT
Abe to serve another term as Japan’s Prime Minister

Since the ruling Liberal Democrats hold 326 lower house seats, two other lawmakers also cast votes for Shinzo Abe.

24 December 2014 • 07:36 AMT
Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton part ways after 13years together

Carter, 48, and Burton, 56, began dating in early 2000s. They have two children together, son Billy, 11, and daughter Nell, 7.

24 December 2014 • 07:27 AMT
LA Councilmember announces Art Contest to commemorate Genocide

Paul Krekorian announced an Art Contest to commemorate the upcoming April 2015 centennial of the Armenian Genocide.

24 December 2014 • 07:22 AMT
“Inherent Vice” star nabs female lead in Steve Jobs biopic

Michael Fassbender is playing Apple founder and innovator Steve Jobs while Seth Rogen is attached to the role of co-founder Steve Wozniak.

24 December 2014 • 07:10 AMT
Amazon giving away free apps to celebrate Christmas

Titles include popular games such as Angry Birds Space, Colin McRae Rally, Worms 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

24 December 2014 • 07:00 AMT
LG rolls out new WiFi Music Flow speakers

The company’s line-up consists of the H4 Portable, upgraded WiFi Sound Bars, the HS7 and the HS9.

24 December 2014 • 06:51 AMT
Obama hails Sony decision to screen “The Interview” amid N. Korea row

He had earlier criticized Sony for pulling the film following a cyber-attack and threats against cinemas.

24 December 2014 • 06:34 AMT
U.S. to boost number of private contractors in Iraq

There are now about 1,750 U.S. troops in Iraq, and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel last week ordered deployment of an additional 1,300.

23 December 2014 • 15:16 AMT
At least 60 journalists killed globally this year: CPJ

The 2014 death toll marks a drop from 2013, when 70 journalists were killed, the New York-based watchdog group said.

23 December 2014 • 14:52 AMT
First look at HBO’s “Westworld” sci-fi series unveiled

The show has hired A-list stars including Anthony Hopkins who plays the park’s brilliant creative visionary, and Ed Harris.

23 December 2014 • 14:50 AMT
U.S. economy grows at fastest pace for 11 years

The U.S. Commerce Department said GDP rose faster than the previous estimate of 3.9% for the July-to-September period.

23 December 2014 • 14:45 AMT
Russian PM warns country faces risk of ‘deep recession’

With oil prices sliding, Russia’s energy-dependent economy is suffering and is widely predicted to fall into recession next year.

23 December 2014 • 14:28 AMT
Syria allows medicine delivery to opposition-held areas of Aleppo: WHO

WHO official said the govt. had also promised access to the Damascus district of Mouadamiya and to Eastern Ghouta, outside the capital.

23 December 2014 • 14:17 AMT
U.S.-led coalition launches 10 more strikes against IS

The seven strikes in Syria and three in Iraq also struck a unit of IS fighters as well as some of the militants’ oil collection equipment.

23 December 2014 • 13:30 AMT
Simon Pegg as hitman in “Kill Me Three Times” black comedy trailer

Sullivan Stapleton, Teresa Palmer, Alice Braga, Callan Mulvey and Luke Hemsworth also feature in the Kriv Stenders-directed movie.

23 December 2014 • 13:19 AMT
“In the Heart of the Sea” trailer features Chris Hemsworth

The movie is based on Nathaniel Philbrick’s book “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex.”

23 December 2014 • 13:02 AMT
Muse unveil live video of “Futurism” as gift for fans

The song was a bonus track from the classic Origin Of Symmetry, and as such has become a cult favourite among fans.

23 December 2014 • 12:47 AMT
Coldplay premieres “Miracles” lyric vid with “Unbroken” footage

The song’s lyrics flash across the shots showing Jack O’Connell as Olympic distance runner Louis “Louie” Zamperini.

23 December 2014 • 12:06 AMT
Alibaba says it spent $160.7mln combating fake goods since 2013

“From Alibaba Group’s perspective, we bear a serious responsibility in this fight against counterfeits,” said Jonathan Lu.

23 December 2014 • 11:54 AMT
Yerevan Zoo hosts Living Tree environmental contest

Participants had to follow specific rules and create imaginative holiday decorations that are not harmful for the environment.

23 December 2014 • 11:30 AMT
Monitor: U.S.-led air strikes killed over 1,000 jihadists in Syria

1,046 were members of IS, which has seized large chunks of Iraq and Syria and is the main target of the U.S.-led air strikes.

23 December 2014 • 11:12 AMT
Apple reopens online store in Russia, hikes iPhone 6 price

Earlier this month, Apple told developers that it was increasing the price of apps in Russia, with app prices shooting up almost 100%.

23 December 2014 • 11:05 AMT
“Breaking Bad” spin-off “Better Call Saul” unveils new promo

The “Breaking Bad” spin-off is set six years before Saul Goodman became Walter White’s lawyer.

23 December 2014 • 11:04 AMT
Ukraine votes to renounce its ‘non-aligned’ status

Ukraine’s parliament voted for the country to renounce its “non-aligned” status and work towards membership in the NATO.

23 December 2014 • 11:01 AMT
“Fast & Furious” helmer to direct 3rd “Star Trek” movie

The most recent film, Star Trek: Into Darkness, earned $467.4 million worldwide after opening in May 2013.

23 December 2014 • 10:58 AMT
Greek parliament fails to elect new president in second round

The government’s candidate, Stavros Dimas, received 168 votes in the ballot, far short of the 200 needed for his election.

23 December 2014 • 10:51 AMT
Putin ratifies Armenia’s Eurasian Economic Union accession treaty

“A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will be the final one in the process of the EEU formation,” Yury Ushakov said.

23 December 2014 • 10:50 AMT
Report: wheat production to fall by 6% for every 1C increase

A fall of 6% in yield may not sound dramatic, but as the world’s population grows the pressure on staple crops will increase.

23 December 2014 • 10:38 AMT
Azeri passengers panic as plane on Kiev-Tbilisi route lands in Yerevan

The passengers got in touch with the Azeri embassy in Kiev where they were forbidden to provide their passports for passport control.

23 December 2014 • 10:11 AMT
WB approves $378.4 million loan to Ukraine

“We are delighted to deepen our support for Ukraine’s large power sector, which has strategic importance,” said Qimiao Fan.