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18 December 2014 • 12:15 AMT
EU slaps sanctions on European investment in Crimea

The tighter restrictions are 18 targeting Russian Black Sea oil and gas exploration and tourism, an EU official said.

18 December 2014 • 11:48 AMT
Government won’t tolerate unfounded price hike, PM says

“International partners fully support the Armenian govt’s efforts aimed at stabilization of the financial market,” Abrahamyan said.

18 December 2014 • 11:38 AMT
“Big Lebowski,” “Willy Wonka” among U.S. National Film Registry selections

This year’s choices bring the registry total to 650, a small fraction of the Library’s vast collection of 1.3 million items.

18 December 2014 • 11:19 AMT
First look at Oscar winner Kate Winslet in “Dressmaker” period drama

The actress is shown in character as Tilly Dunnage, a fashion designer who returns to her hometown in rural Australia in the 1950s.

18 December 2014 • 10:56 AMT
UN seeks over $8.4 billion for next year to help Syrian refugees

Some $2.9bn of next year’s requested funding is aimed at addressing needs inside Syria, giving aid and shelter to 12.2 mln people.

18 December 2014 • 10:55 AMT
Legendary Pictures options upcoming thriller novel “The Damned”

Legendary’s upcoming films include cyberthriller “Blackhat,” “Seventh Son” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Crimson Peak.”

18 December 2014 • 10:43 AMT
Putin says Russia’s economy will rebound

“The growth of the global economy will continue and our economy will rebound from the current situation,” he said.

18 December 2014 • 10:26 AMT
Switzerland’s central bank imposes negative interest rates

The bank said it introduces a rate of minus 0.25 percent on sight deposit account balances of more than 10mln Swiss francs.

18 December 2014 • 10:12 AMT
India successfully launches its largest rocket

India has successfully launched lighter satellites in recent years, but has faced problems sending up heavier payloads.

18 December 2014 • 09:45 AMT
Suspects in Dink murder case trading accusations

The investigation took a different path after the government launched a fight against the so-called “parallel structure.”

18 December 2014 • 09:24 AMT
“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” hit comedy sequel trailer

The trailer reveals Dev Patel’s character planning to expand the Best Exotic Hotel for the Elderly and the Beautiful while getting married.

18 December 2014 • 09:20 AMT
Genocide scholar to talk on League of Nations’ Aleppo Rescue House

One of these projects was a rescue house in Aleppo run by Danish missionary Karen Jeppe that became active in 1921.

18 December 2014 • 09:13 AMT
Armenian dram getting stronger against U.S. dollar

The exchange rate of Euro ranged from AMD 643 to 710 (sale) and AMD 550 to 640 (purchase), dropping by 10.85 13.10 points against Dec 17.

18 December 2014 • 08:54 AMT
Microsoft reportedly designing head-worn virtual gaming device

Facebook with its acquired Oculus VR is also planning to launch a head-worn product, the Oculus Rift in 2015.

18 December 2014 • 08:51 AMT
First ever Elvis Presley recordings put up for auction

The recordings of ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That’s When Your Heartaches Begin’ are expected to raise between $75,000 and $100,000.

18 December 2014 • 08:47 AMT
Madonna’s album leaks online in full

The album, which is said to be called Iconic, with a total of 13 tracks, includes a Nicki Minaj collaboration, and two Avicii tracks.

18 December 2014 • 08:45 AMT
Western sanctions may last ‘for a very long time’: Russian minister

Alexei Ulyukayev said that sanctions may become tougher next year with the situation on the oil markets worsening further.

18 December 2014 • 08:34 AMT
Kasabian leading NME Awards nominations

Kasabian are up for eight prizes, including Best British Band, Best Live Band, Best Album and Music Moment of the Year.

18 December 2014 • 08:15 AMT
Muse unveil another taster of music from new 7th album

Muse are currently confirmed to headline many festivals across Europe in 2015 – including Download Festival.

18 December 2014 • 08:02 AMT
Sony announces device to add smarts to regular glasses

Sony claims that the module will play host to an ARM Cortex-A7 processor, making it as powerful as some smartphones.

18 December 2014 • 07:49 AMT
Facebook introduces auto photo-enhancement feature on iPhone

Photographs uploaded to the social network through its iOS app will automatically be optimised for viewing online.

18 December 2014 • 07:33 AMT
“Into The Woods” all-star musical closes Dubai Film Fest

Following last year’s 10th anniv. celebrations, the festival was quieter this time around, with the industry section significantly trimmed.

18 December 2014 • 07:18 AMT
HBO Europe to launch Romanian crime series “Umbre”

The series star Romanian actor Serban Pavlu as a rugged family man and Bucharest taxi driver who leads a double life as a mafia debt collector.

18 December 2014 • 07:08 AMT
Andy Serkis teases his role in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

He previously was reported to play two characters in the highly-anticipated movie, but in the interview he denied it.

18 December 2014 • 06:58 AMT
Mass grave found in Syrian province

Video published online also indicated that IS fighters had conducted mass beheadings of fighting-age Sheitat tribesmen.

18 December 2014 • 06:55 AMT
Sony cancels “The Interview” N. Korea spoof release after hack attack

The latest note from the hacker group said, “The world will be full of fear. Remember the 11th of September 2001.”

18 December 2014 • 06:50 AMT
Twitter transparency report available in 10 languages

The company naturally took to Twitter to announce the update, noting that individual country pages will follow in early 2015.

18 December 2014 • 06:39 AMT
IBM says 2014 ‘breakthrough year’ for its cloud computing business

In addition, the company is opening up three new cloud computer facilities of its own in Germany, Mexico and Japan.

18 December 2014 • 06:28 AMT
Hidely mobile app now available for Android

Like the iOS version, all photos shot with the Android version of Hidely are encrypted and invisible on the device’s photo gallery.

18 December 2014 • 06:21 AMT
EU summit to focus on investment plan, Russia

The fund will be managed by the European Investment Bank, which aims to provide guarantees for private investors.