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04 November 2014 • 09:58 AMT
Google introduces new-look Calendar app for Android

While the aesthetics have improved, the app has also added some features to make the overall experience easier.

04 November 2014 • 09:41 AMT
Jake Gyllenhaal, Antoine Fuqua to reteam for “Man Who Made It Snow”

Michael Kingston and Brett Tabor are penning the script, which is based on the true story of Max Mermelstein, a Jewish hotel engineer.

04 November 2014 • 09:31 AMT
Christian Bale exits Danny Boyle-directed Steve Jobs bio

Jessica Chastain and Seth Rogen also emerged as cast members, although it’s hard to say whether Bale’s departure will have any impact on their deals.

04 November 2014 • 09:19 AMT
Tom Cruise films death-defying stunt for “Mission: Impossible 5”

The movie crew allegedly pleaded with Cruise not to perform the daring scene himself, but the thrill-seeking star was persistent.

04 November 2014 • 09:10 AMT
UCLA announces Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards winners

Previous winners of the award have won a collective 27 Oscars and the list includes Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Roth among others.

04 November 2014 • 09:03 AMT
Kidman to replace Paltrow in “Secret in Their Eyes” remake

Directed by Juan Jose Campanella, the original film follows a retired attorney who writes a book about an unsolved case.

04 November 2014 • 08:56 AMT
“Minions” are in need of employment in 1st trailer

“The Despicable Me” spinoff introduces Kevin, Stuart and Bob, three minions who go in search of an evil mastermind to work for.

04 November 2014 • 08:50 AMT
Azerbaijan’s human rights on knife edge: CoE Secreary General

“Legal opinions of the commission are recognized globally, and member states cannot afford to ignore their advice,” Mr. Jagland writes.

04 November 2014 • 08:06 AMT
French Foreign Minister says coalition must save Aleppo

Fabius’ comments came just three days after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was in Paris to meet President Hollande.

04 November 2014 • 07:50 AMT
OSCE Mission to monitor NKR-Azeri armed forces contact line

The NKR authorities expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and ensure security of the OSCE Mission members.

04 November 2014 • 06:18 AMT
Americans set to vote in mid-term elections

The most closely watched action will be the races that will determine control of the upper chamber of Congress, the Senate.

04 November 2014 • 06:06 AMT
China tests laser weapon to shoot down drones

The Low Altitude Sentinel system can detect a small aircraft within a 2-km radius and shoot it down within five seconds.

04 November 2014 • 05:44 AMT
Hyundai, Kia agree to record $100mln settlement for fuel economy suit

In November 2012, the two carmakers admitted to having overstated the fuel economy of their cars by up to six miles per gallon.

04 November 2014 • 05:14 AMT
Israeli govt. advances plan for 500 settler homes in East Jerusalem

The number of new homes planned for Ramat Shlomo had been reduced, the official said, because of environmental concerns.

04 November 2014 • 04:45 AMT
JPMorgan under forex trade manipulation probe

Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland last week made huge provisions for possible costs and penalties arising from the forex probes.

03 November 2014 • 17:10 AMT
ENP Commissioner announces new support to Armenia

The Commissioner also announced a first package of EU assistance for 2014 under the new Single Support Framework.

03 November 2014 • 16:16 AMT
New York’s World Trade Center reopens for business

“The New York City skyline is whole again, as One World Trade Center takes its place in Lower Manhattan,” said Patrick Foye.

03 November 2014 • 15:31 AMT
Armenian heritage monument on brink of disappearing in Turkey

Water mills built by Armenians haven’t been put to intended use: some have been demolished, others turned into living houses.

03 November 2014 • 14:59 AMT
UK Minister for Europe talks Karabakh, Armenia-Turkey ties

According to Lidington, the UK highly appreciates the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in promoting the Karabakh conflict settlement.

03 November 2014 • 14:50 AMT
EU pushes back deadline to decide on Russia access to Opal gas pipeline

Russian gas exporter Gazprom is currently allowed only limited access to the pipeline under a European Union law.

03 November 2014 • 14:02 AMT
Retrial of military officers accused of plotting coup starts in Turkey

The case was marred by the suspects’ long pre-trial confinement and judicial flaws, including allegations of fabricated evidence.

03 November 2014 • 14:01 AMT
NY fall art auction featuring Warhol, Manet expected to set records

The auctions get off to a flying start with Vincent van Gogh’s “Still Life, Vase With Daisies and Poppies” at Sotheby’s.

03 November 2014 • 13:37 AMT
Florida’s Dali Museum to host “Picasso/Dali, Dali/Picasso” exhibit

“Picasso/Dali” uses examples of subject matter, composition and historic interests to illustrate the point-counterpoint nature of their development as artists.

03 November 2014 • 13:32 AMT
HSBC sets aside $378mln to cover potential costs from currency probe

HSBC disclosed the figures as it reported a rise in pre-tax profits for the third quarter to $4.6bn from $4.5bn a year ago.

03 November 2014 • 13:25 AMT
Bitcoin wallet Circle launches first native apps for iOS, Android

The new app features multi-factor authentication and pin codes for security, as well as integration with Apple’s Touch ID on iOS.

03 November 2014 • 13:13 AMT
Red chalk self portrait of Leonardo da Vinci goes on rare public display

The exhibition will be made up of some 80 masterpieces conserved in the Royal Library, which was founded in 1839 by Charles Albert.

03 November 2014 • 13:07 AMT
HTC’s Nexus 9 goes up for sale on Play Store

Nexus 9 has gone up for sale on the Play Store, with the Wi-Fi only version currently on offer. The LTE variant is still marked as “coming soon.”

03 November 2014 • 12:41 AMT
Jean-Luc Godard’s “Goodbye To Language” tops specialty box office

“Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton, continued to fly high in its third week, but few newcomers showed much gusto out the gate.

03 November 2014 • 12:23 AMT
Lead actor Jamie Dornan talks role in “Fifty Shades of Grey”

Dornan described himself as a feminist and denied that he was worried about the film glorifying sexual violence against women.

03 November 2014 • 12:12 AMT
Al Qaeda fighters reportedly amassing near Syrian-Turkish border

Assad Kanjo said that Nusra Front fighters have been gathering in the town of Sarmada in the northern Idlib province.