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16 October 2014 • 10:18 AMT
“How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris to host 2015 Oscars

He’s hosted the Emmy Awards twice and the Tony Awards four times, winning four Emmys for his Tony shows.

16 October 2014 • 10:04 AMT
IS advance on Syria’s Kobani stalled amid revamped U.S. airstrikes

Kurdish leaders have repeatedly said the beleaguered town cannot survive without arms and ammunition reaching the defenders.

16 October 2014 • 09:40 AMT
State Dept.: U.S. concerned over Azeri human rights defender detention

“It is in Azerbaijan’s interest to ensure that its citizens are afforded the dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms,” the statement said.

16 October 2014 • 09:26 AMT
Armen Gevorgyan quits as Deputy Prime Minister

Media has already started circulating reports on possible candidates for the vacated post, with Minister of Transport Gagik Beglaryan among those.

16 October 2014 • 09:17 AMT
Armenian Orphan Rug to be displayed at White House Visitor Center

The rug has only been displayed twice since then, and is a reminder of the close relationship between the people of Armenia and the United States.

16 October 2014 • 09:11 AMT
Gal Gadot to topline Timur Bekmambetov’s “Ben-Hur” remake

“Ben-Hur” tells the story of a falsely accused nobleman who survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

16 October 2014 • 08:46 AMT
Shout! Factory nabs “The 7th Dwarf” German 3D animation

“The 7th Dwarf” is the latest in the Snow White-inspired franchise created by German comedian Otto Waalkes.

16 October 2014 • 08:36 AMT
Google developing Google Doctor feature to end fake “diagnoses”

The video chat feature will be part of Google’s Helpouts platform; experts can charge a fee per Helpout, and some are free.

16 October 2014 • 08:27 AMT
Apple accidentally outs iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 ahead of unveiling

The image confirms that both tablets will come with a FaceTime HD camera and Touch ID fingerprint sensor.

16 October 2014 • 08:15 AMT
EU, U.S. businesses “categorically” against Russian sanctions: Medvedev

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the European Union may face a €40 billion loss this year due to sanctions.

16 October 2014 • 08:04 AMT
Japan to unveil first locally-made passenger jet in 4 decades

Major Japanese machinery maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries says the MRJ90 will seat 88 people, while the MRJ70 will seat 76.

16 October 2014 • 07:52 AMT
WHO plays down possibility of major Ebola outbreak in West

The U.S. is investigating how a nurse infected when treating a victim in Texas was allowed to travel on a plane.

16 October 2014 • 07:39 AMT
American-led air strikes intensify as Syria conflict destabilizes Turkey

U.S. President Barack Obama voiced deep concern about the situation in Kobani as well as in Iraq’s Anbar province.

15 October 2014 • 16:54 AMT
Bank of America reports big drop in profits

Net profit for the three months to the end of September was $168mln, down from $2.5bn a year earlier. Total revenue was $21.4bn.

15 October 2014 • 15:58 AMT
U.S. says 18 air strikes carried out on IS positions in Syria

The planes struck 16 buildings occupied by Islamic State militants and destroyed several of their fighting positions near Kobani.

15 October 2014 • 15:48 AMT
VivaCell-MTS presents mobile communication history to students

“I think it will be useful if we share the rich experience and the practical skills with the young generation,” Ralph Yirikian said.

15 October 2014 • 15:05 AMT
Aznavour out of hospital: Geneva concert to be rescheduled

The 90-year-old French-Armenian singer had a chest infection and was forced to postpone his Geneva concert October 10.

15 October 2014 • 14:45 AMT
Google to roll out Nexus 9 tablet, Nexus 6 smartphone Oct 15

The Nexus 9 will cost $399 for the 16GB version and $499 for the 32GB LTE version, and will be the first device to run Android L.

15 October 2014 • 14:29 AMT
Samsung 5G achieves speeds 30 times faster than 4G

Samsung also managed to maintain a stable and uninterrupted 1.2Gbps connection while travelling at 100 km/h.

15 October 2014 • 13:51 AMT
Magnolia Pictures nabs “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch” Venice Fest winner

“Pigeon” is the third film in a trilogy from Roy Andersson that includes “Songs from the Second Floor” and “You the Living.”

15 October 2014 • 13:34 AMT
Matthew McConaughey among “Dr. Strange” candidates

Despite McConaughey’s busy schedule, Marvel is reportedly confident to get the in-demand actor to meet for discussions.

15 October 2014 • 13:12 AMT
Smoking may be banned in London parks, squares

“As a cancer surgeon working in the NHS, I see the terrible consequences for smokers and their families,” said Ara Darzi.

15 October 2014 • 13:12 AMT
French cinemas halt “Annabelle” horror after violence at screenings

Annabelle is a prequel to the film “The Conjuring” and it tells the tale of the murderous puppet Annabelle terrorizing an unsuspecting family.

15 October 2014 • 13:07 AMT
Romanian PM poised to win presidential election: opinion poll

The poll, commissioned by newspaper Adevarul, surveyed 1,095 people between Oct 2-8 and has a margin of error of 3 percent.

15 October 2014 • 13:04 AMT
Keanu Reeves’ “John Wick” scores 100% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes

“John Wick” is directed by former stunt man David Leitch and Chad Stahelski and has an intriguing cast.

15 October 2014 • 12:53 AMT
China blocks access to BBC website

BBC World TV – as with all overseas broadcasters – suffers intermittent blackouts particularly when reporting China stories.

15 October 2014 • 12:33 AMT
U2 debuts new music video for “The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)”

“The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)” appears on U2’s new album, “Songs of Innocence”, that’s available everywhere now.

15 October 2014 • 12:21 AMT
“Paddington” family comedy Christmas release date moved

“Paddington” is based on Michael Bond’s beloved children’s book about the misadventures of a Peruvian bear.

15 October 2014 • 12:10 AMT
Baku talks “major peace agreement” ahead of Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting

Baku repeatedly expressed “readiness to ink a peace deal,” instead, undermining every attempt to reach an agreement.

15 October 2014 • 12:02 AMT
Russia may ban imports of fruits, vegetables from Ukraine

Russia suspects Ukraine of re-exporting EU agricultural products, banned by Russia in response to Western sanctions.