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11 December 2014 • 14:50 AMT
Vivo X5Max named world’s slimmest smartphone

Vivo may not be one of the biggest names in mobile, but its 4.75 mm (0.19 in) build makes it the thinnest smartphone on the market.

11 December 2014 • 14:30 AMT
Google Hangouts update adds ‘smart suggestions’ feature

The chat platform will offer suggestions to users based on the contents and subject matter of their conversation.

11 December 2014 • 14:27 AMT
Microsoft begins accepting Bitcoin digital currency in U.S.

The news, which was brought to light by Reddit users, has had a positive impact on the value of Bitcoin, causing it to surge by around $20.

11 December 2014 • 13:43 AMT
Ameria to organize Sport for Life charitable auction

The auction proceeds will be donated for the treatment of children suffering from diseases requiring urgent treatment.

11 December 2014 • 13:41 AMT
Fidel Castro awarded China’s Confucius Peace Prize

The Confucius Prize sponsors are academics and private businesspeople who say they are independent of China’s government.

11 December 2014 • 13:34 AMT
Greece may hold snap elections in January

“We will all be judged in the coming days,” Samaras said in a speech to lawmakers from his conservative New Democracy party.

11 December 2014 • 13:13 AMT
No actionable evidence NSA tapped Merkel’s calls: prosecutor

However, Harald Range said the investigation continues and will take account of what a separate parliamentary inquiry finds out.

11 December 2014 • 13:01 AMT
Ewan McGregor to narrate “Humpback Whales” 3D adventure doc

The film explores the lives of the 55-foot, 50-ton aquatic mammals, who were very nearly hunted to extinction.

11 December 2014 • 12:40 AMT
Joseph Gordon-Levitt runs to top of skyscraper in “The Walk” trailer

“The Walk” tells the story of a French aerialist who successfully snuck into the Twin Towers of World Trade Center in New York.

11 December 2014 • 12:29 AMT
IAEA head asks for extra $5.7mln to monitor Iran nuke deal

The IAEA accepted contributions totaling 6.5 million euros in January and July to cover its extra Iran-related costs.

11 December 2014 • 12:17 AMT
Russia’s central bank raises its key interest rate

The bank’s official website said that it will continue raising the rate “in case of further aggravation of inflation risks”.

11 December 2014 • 12:15 AMT
Some Armenian citizens to become eligible for 10-year U.S. visa

The government of Armenia will lift visa requirements for U.S. citizens starting from January 1, 2015.

11 December 2014 • 12:05 AMT
UN official: not a single country immune to risk of genocide

140 member states are party to the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, which was adopted in 1948.

11 December 2014 • 11:52 AMT
Turkey’s defense exports up 20% in Jan-Nov 2014

The country’s overall defense spending was 29.4 billion Turkish Liras ($13.2 billion) this year, according to the Defense Ministry.

11 December 2014 • 11:26 AMT
Azeri ceasefire violations at Armenian border soar on night of Dec 11

According to Defense Ministry spokesperson, 200 shots were fired against the usual amount of 30-40.

11 December 2014 • 11:01 AMT
Microsoft launches rebranded apps for iOS, Android devices

The new apps offer seamless syncing across multiple platforms, making it easy to pick up and carry on across operating systems.

11 December 2014 • 11:01 AMT
Gerard Depardieu cast for “Bain de minuit” mystery drama

Gilles Taurand is writing the script of “Bain,” which is an adaptation of George Harrar’s “Reunion at Red Paint Bay.”

11 December 2014 • 10:45 AMT
Rebel Wilson confirms meeting with Paul Feig for “Ghostbusters” reboot

Back in September, Bill Murray who is one of the original Ghostbusters shared some names he wanted to be in the reboot.

11 December 2014 • 10:44 AMT
Sony Pictures Entertainment fighting back

North Korea, or its sympathizers, are being investigated as suspects in the attack, and while the reclusive state denied any involvement.

11 December 2014 • 10:28 AMT
Johnny Greenwood’s version of Radiohead’s “Spooks” lands online

Instead of the James Bond-esque rush of the original, the track is now drenched in a cinematic sense of lounge music darkness.

11 December 2014 • 10:23 AMT
Ukrainian PM seeks extra int’l funds to avoid default

“In order to survive, in order to prevent a default, we need an international donor conference,” Yatseniuk told parliament.

11 December 2014 • 09:56 AMT
LA City Council allocates funds for Armenian Genocide commemoration

Jose Huizar said the city “is the creative capital of the world — home to a diverse, dynamic and incredibly talented artistic community.”

11 December 2014 • 09:27 AMT
BBC Music Awards’ Song of the Year shortlist announced

Clean Bandit’s ‘Rather Be’ (featuring Jess Glynne), Lorde track ‘Royals’ and Sam Smith’s ‘Money on My Mind’ are among the ten nominees.

11 December 2014 • 09:17 AMT
“The Blind Side” director to helm McDonald’s film “The Founder”

The story shows how Ray Kroc went from a simple salesman to one of the most powerful moguls in the world.

11 December 2014 • 09:09 AMT
Egypt imposes restrictions on male citizens traveling to Turkey, Libya

Turkey, a vocal critic of the regime of Bashar al-Assad, denied accusations that it tolerates the flow of foreign fighters into Syria.

11 December 2014 • 09:00 AMT
Anger rules in Pixar’s “Inside Out” first trailer

Joy is voiced by Amy Poehler, Fear by Bill Hader, Anger by Lewis Black, Disgust by Mindy Kaling, and Sadness by Phyllis Smith.

11 December 2014 • 08:53 AMT
Poland says ‘unprecedented’ Russian activity observed in Baltic

Instead, he called it a Russian attempt to test NATO, adding “but it doesn’t help to build good relations and trust.”

11 December 2014 • 08:40 AMT
Apple resumes sale of Bose audioproducts

Products including the SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III have reappeared on Apple’s website and in its stores following a month-long absence.

11 December 2014 • 08:32 AMT
Nokia releases Here Maps app on Google Play Store

The free navigation app was made available to Samsung devices on Android initially in October, before December 10 wider rollout.

11 December 2014 • 08:10 AMT
Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy in “Mad Max: Fury Road” trailer

Director George Miller revisits a dystopian future – civilization has collapsed, and mankind is on the brink of insanity.