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12 December 2014 • 12:37 AMT
Apple 1 computer sells for $365,000 at Christie’s

Yet despite its rarity, the machine was sold at way below auction house Christie’s estimate of $400,000-$600,000.

12 December 2014 • 12:36 AMT
Picasso-made $85,000 silver plate stolen from Art Miami fair

The 16.5-inch-wide engraved plate featuring a smiling face and stick-finger hands was created in 1956 as part of a series of 20 plates.

12 December 2014 • 12:20 AMT
Man jailed for punching hole through $10 million Monet painting

Argenteuil Basin with a Single Sailboat is now back on display in the Dublin institution, after having been restored.

12 December 2014 • 12:10 AMT
Sanctions-hit Russia to build 10 more nuke reactors in India

Putin is in New Delhi seeking to strengthen energy, defence and strategic ties in Asia in an attempt to revive Russia’s economy.

12 December 2014 • 11:36 AMT
Italy’s trade unions rally over government’s labor reforms

In recent years, a series of Italian governments have tried and failed to reform the country’s employment laws.

12 December 2014 • 11:03 AMT
Iraq faces cash crisis, seeks to delay Kuwait war reparation: Reuters

Iraq is seeking to postpone a final $4.6 billion installment of reparations for its 1990-91 occupation of Kuwait.

12 December 2014 • 10:49 AMT
Russia’s Lavrov says “chance emerged to ensure peace in Ukraine”

“We are taking active steps for the agreement to be reached as soon as possible,” Russia’s top diplomat said.

12 December 2014 • 10:11 AMT
Comedian Stephen Fry to host BAFTA Film Awards

The comedian and actor will preside over festivities at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London on Sunday, February 8.

12 December 2014 • 09:58 AMT
Strand nabs U.S. rights to Fatih Akin Genocide drama “The Cut”

The film is the third installment of Akin’s Love, Death and the Devil trilogy, following “Head On” in 2004 and “The Edge of Heaven” in 2007.

12 December 2014 • 09:19 AMT
U.S. to continue supporting Armenia’s democratic, economic reforms

“No country has the right to determine the political and economic orientation of another country,” Psaki told a daily press briefing.

12 December 2014 • 08:53 AMT
IS suicide bomber detonates tank at Syrian air base

The al Qaeda offshoot Islamic State has been gradually consolidating control of the oil-producing Deir al-Zor region this year.

12 December 2014 • 08:45 AMT
Solar water heating system installed in Armenian border village

“The solar thermal system is not only a convenient approach to heating, but is also a cost-efficient solution,” Ralph Yirikian said.

12 December 2014 • 08:19 AMT
Armenian Genocide exhibit presented in Boston

Bryan Ardouny reiterated the Assembly’s call for the White House to permanently display the Armenian Orphan Rug.

12 December 2014 • 08:15 AMT
1st look at Ewan McGregor as Jesus in «Last Days in the Desert»

The actor plays Jesus and the Devil in director Rodrigo Garcia’s adaptation of the Biblical story of the Temptation of Christ.

12 December 2014 • 08:05 AMT
Azeris use mortar fire to shell Artsakh territory on night of Dec 12

No losses on Armenian side were reported, with return fire on Armenian side leaving several dead on Azeri side.

12 December 2014 • 07:51 AMT
Google Translate adds more languages

According to Google, India currently has about 200 million Internet users, with five million new users added every month.

12 December 2014 • 07:50 AMT
Modest Mouse indie rock band to release first album in 8 years

A representative from the band’s label, Epic Records, has now confirmed that a new album from the band will be released early next year.

12 December 2014 • 07:34 AMT
Musician Rick Springfield joins “True Detective” Season 2

Springfield is best known for releasing the 1980s pop hits ‘Jessie’s Girl’ and ‘Affair of the Heart’, in addition to starring in U.S. soap opera.

12 December 2014 • 07:26 AMT
Audit clears UK’s biggest Islamic charity of terror funding claim

The charity is not publicly saying which company they paid to do the audit – but they do say it is a leading global audit firm.

12 December 2014 • 07:12 AMT
Coldplay premiers full version of “Miracles” from “Unbroken” OST

“Unbroken” follows the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louis “Louie” Zamperini, played by Jack O’Connell.

12 December 2014 • 06:58 AMT
Smashing Pumpkins, Die Antwoord team for “Fame” cover

The band have covered fame previously while on their current tour, but while in Paris for the French leg of shows, they were joined by Ninja.

12 December 2014 • 06:48 AMT
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” character names unveiled

Oscar Isaac is X-Wing pilot Poe Dameron, Daisy Ridley is speeder driver Rey, John Boyega is Stormtooper armor-clad Finn.

12 December 2014 • 06:43 AMT
Gunfire attack reported on Israeli embassy in Athens

At least 20 bullet casings were found near the scene of the attack, which occurred long before the building opened for business.

12 December 2014 • 06:40 AMT
“Birdman” leading Golden Globe nominations with 7 nods

In Best Original Song, Lorde’s “Yellow Flicker Beat” is nominated along with Lana Del Rey’s “Big Eyes.”

12 December 2014 • 06:19 AMT
DreamWorks shifts “Kung Fu Panda 3” release date to avoid “Star Wars”

“Panda 3” had been set to open on Dec. 23, 2015, five days after Disney releases the J. J. Abrams-directed Lucasfilms epic.

12 December 2014 • 06:13 AMT
“The Gunman” action trailer features Sean Penn, Javier Bardem

Directed by Pierre Morel (“Taken”), “The Gunman” is adapted from a novel “The Prone Gunman” by Jean-Patrick Manchette.

12 December 2014 • 06:04 AMT
Apple Watch “back on schedule to enter mass production in Jan”

Rumblings from the company’s supply chain in Asia indicate that problems with key components have now been resolved.

12 December 2014 • 06:01 AMT
Microsoft announces date for Windows 10 event

Microsoft is expected to show off more consumer-focused features, with details of how Windows 10 will run on smartphones and tablets.

12 December 2014 • 05:58 AMT
Torture report: CIS chief defends post-9/11 interrogation methods

In his comments Brennan asserted the CIA “did a lot of things right” at a time when there were “no easy answers”.

12 December 2014 • 05:33 AMT
Italy, Turkey to service F-35 jet in Europe from 2018, Pentagon says

The move reflects the growing maturity of the $399 billion weapons program, with over 120 jets already produced.