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09 October 2014 • 09:53 AMT
German authorities seize $63mln worth of heroin

They refused to say whether the drugs were believed to have originated in Iran, or were hidden in the shipment en route.

09 October 2014 • 09:29 AMT
China accuses U.S. of faking facts after FBI says hacking cost billions

James Comey said Chinese hackers were seeking to obtain all sorts of information, including company negotiation tactics.

09 October 2014 • 09:17 AMT
20 killed as suicide bomber attacks rally in Yemeni capital

The rally had been called by the Houthis to protest against the president’s choice of PM, who has now turned down the post.

09 October 2014 • 09:06 AMT
Iran’s supreme leader reiterates ‘red lines’ in nuclear talks

An infographic published on Khamenei’s website outlined 11 points to be observed by negotiators before Iran will sign an accord.

09 October 2014 • 08:46 AMT
HTC unveils waterproof camera, new smartphone

The machine has an IPX7 waterproof rating, meaning it can be submerged in water to a depth of 1m for up to half an hour.

09 October 2014 • 08:23 AMT
Samsung climbs to No. 7 in world’s biggest brands ranking

With the gain, Samsung, which is also the top-placed company from outside the U.S., surpasses McDonald’s, which fell to No. 9.

09 October 2014 • 07:10 AMT
Personal computer market still ailing, reports say

The thin profit margins on low-priced PCs may discourage some manufacturers from remaining in the market, warns IDC analyst Jay Chou.

09 October 2014 • 06:00 AMT
IS launches new assault on Syria’s Kobani as riots kill 21 in Turkey

“Indications are that Kurdish militia there continue to control most of the city and are holding out against ISIL,” the Pentagon said.

09 October 2014 • 05:57 AMT
WB chief says int’l community ‘failed miserably’ in response to Ebola

The warning that the global community was still not “moving fast enough” came as the Ebola virus claimed its first victim in the U.S.

09 October 2014 • 04:55 AMT
Russia seeks to reinforce gas deal with China

The Russian government will meet to discuss a bilateral agreement with China to secure Gazprom’s deal with CNPC.

09 October 2014 • 04:40 AMT
ANCA urges Obama to challenge Turkey’s manipulation of Syria crisis

“We need not lie for Turkey; nor are we obliged to passively accept its transparently false denials,” ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian said.

09 October 2014 • 04:34 AMT
Australia makes first airstrike against Islamic State in Iraq

The Australian Defense Force did not say what type of facility had been attacked or where in northern Iraq it was.

09 October 2014 • 04:25 AMT
Flaw in cash machines discovered, Interpol issues alert

Kaspersky carried out its initial investigation at the “request of a financial institution” – although it would not say which.

09 October 2014 • 04:18 AMT
CA Assemblymembers awarded for strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations

“People of Armenian descent have worked hard to help make California’s economy, culture, and intellectual capacity thrive,” said Gatto.

08 October 2014 • 18:12 AMT
Greek parliament starts 3-day debate on confidence motion

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ conservative-led coalition, which is halfway through its four-year term, is expected to win the vote.

08 October 2014 • 15:31 AMT
Gazprom Armenia CEO talks company’s investments

Gazprom Armenia CJSC is one of the main investors in Armenia’s economy, with the investment for the 10 years totaling $900 million.

08 October 2014 • 14:11 AMT
Defense Minister meets former captive Injighulyan

The soldier recalled the inhumane attitude, psychological and physical pressure he faced while Azeri captivity.

08 October 2014 • 13:31 AMT
Gillian Jacobs, Leighton Meester in “Life Partners” comedy trailer

The first trailer of “Life Partners” explores the BFF’s relationship after one of them finds a soul mate and they start to grow apart

08 October 2014 • 13:27 AMT
Italians protest against PM plans to reform hiring-and-firing rules

Matteo Renzi wants to use it as a platform to focus on the unemployment crisis in southern European countries like Italy.

08 October 2014 • 13:17 AMT
New NATO chief to visit Turkey

Jens Stoltenberg, the new NATO secretary-general, is set to pay his first visit to Turkey since he took office on Oct 1.

08 October 2014 • 12:52 AMT
Bill Nighy, Catherine Zeta Jones to star in “Dad’s Army” comedy

The feature film is written by Hamish McColl, directed by Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn) and produced by Damian Jones.

08 October 2014 • 12:36 AMT
LG confirms pricing of G Watch R, its most expensive smartwatch yet

Other features include Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, waterproofing, biometric sensors and a built-in microphone for voice controls.

08 October 2014 • 12:32 AMT
Internet giants to discuss online extremism with EU officials

The tech companies will meet Commission representatives and ministers of the 28 EU member states in Luxembourg.

08 October 2014 • 12:20 AMT
Facebook “to launch new app for anonymous interaction”

Currently unnamed, the new service will mark a step away from Facebook’s existing policy of real names in favour of pseudonyms.

08 October 2014 • 12:02 AMT
Azeri shelling targets civilian vehicle in Tavush province

A vehicle belonging to a resident of the village of Choratan, Tavush province was damaged in Azeri shelling on October 2.

08 October 2014 • 12:01 AMT
Air France estimates pilot strike at €500mln in lost revenue

The struggling French flag carrier was in dispute with pilots over plans to expand its budget subsidiary Transavia.

08 October 2014 • 11:29 AMT
At least 3,660 killed and 8,756 wounded in Ukraine violence: UN

At least 331 fatalities were recorded after a ceasefire on Sept 5, the UN Human Rights Office said in a monthly report.

08 October 2014 • 11:14 AMT
Parajanov’s “Colour of Pomegranates” set to dazzle London Film Fest

The 1969 Armenian film was voted 84th best of all-time in the most recent Sight & Sound magazine greatest movies poll.

08 October 2014 • 11:08 AMT
Nobel Prize winners in chemistry announced

“Their ground-breaking work has brought optical microscopy into the nanodimension,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

08 October 2014 • 10:38 AMT
Armenia, France FMs talk upcoming Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting in Paris

Nalbandian hailed the mediatory efforts of France and other OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in the peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict.