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02 October 2014 • 11:14 AMT
Ben Affleck in talks to play assassin in “The Accountant” thriller

Based on an original script by Bill Dubuque, “The Accountant” centers on a mild-mannered accountant who moonlights as a lethal assassin.

02 October 2014 • 11:09 AMT
Radius acquires “Heaven Knows What” ahead of NY Fest premiere

The film follows a young heroin addict who finds love in New York City. The script is based on Arielle Holmes soon-to-be-published memoir.

02 October 2014 • 11:00 AMT
Nobel Prize-winning “Doctor Zhivago” gets Broadway treatment

“Zhivago” was first translated into movie in 1965. It earned at least 10 Oscar nominations and won five.

02 October 2014 • 10:41 AMT
Cinematheque Francaise discovers long-lost silent Sherlock Holmes movie

The restored film will be unveiled in Europe at the Cinematheque Francais’ festival of film restoration in Paris in January.

02 October 2014 • 10:34 AMT
Stepanakert rules out customs control between Armenia and Karabakh

NKR Prime Minister discussed a number of domestic and foreign policy issues with the students and professors of Artsakh State University.

02 October 2014 • 10:32 AMT
IAEA to make new attempt to push Iran nuke program investigation

Both sides said little headway was made in overcoming disagreements at the most recent round of talks that ended in New York.

02 October 2014 • 09:59 AMT
Karabakh serviceman dies in Azeri sniper attack

David Navasardyan received a gunshot wound in the head at the military unit of the Nagorno Karabakh defense army.

02 October 2014 • 09:48 AMT
Amazon Prime customers get free e-books with Kindle First

The promotion lets users choose between four editorially-selected titles each month, up to four weeks before the nominated books are due for release.

02 October 2014 • 09:38 AMT
Google offers students free unlimited cloud storage

The launch of the education-centric version of Google Drive follows the release of Drive for Work, an enterprise edition, in June.

02 October 2014 • 09:22 AMT
Armenians injured in Aleppo barrel bomb explosion

Terrorists dropped a barrel bomb near Zavarian Armenian gymnasium, killing a teenage Arab and leaving 2 Armenians injured.

02 October 2014 • 08:57 AMT
Azeri-captured soldier returns to Armenia, wants to continue service

In the airport, Hakob Injighulyan thanked the international organizations who assisted his return to Armenia.

02 October 2014 • 08:18 AMT
1st look at Bradley Cooper in Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper”

The movie is based on the true story of a Navy SEAL who came to record the highest number of sniper kills for an American.

02 October 2014 • 08:10 AMT
“Pirates of Caribbean 5” headed for Australian shoot

The film is being produced by Bruckheimer and directed by Kon-Tiki directors Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg.

02 October 2014 • 07:47 AMT
15 feared dead in Bulgarian explosives factory blast

Civil Defense chief Nikolai Nikolov said the site cannot be inspected by rescue teams until at least 24 hours after the last blast.

02 October 2014 • 07:30 AMT
Kurdish leader says Syria massacre to end PKK talks with Turkey

“If this massacre attempt achieves its goal it will end the process,” Ocalan said in a statement released by a pro-Kurdish party delegation.

02 October 2014 • 07:22 AMT
Australia doubles donation to fight against Ebola to $16bn

Julie Bishop said Australia does not have the capacity to evacuate any Australian who became infected with the viral disease.

02 October 2014 • 07:12 AMT
Armenian Genocide Memorial unveiled in Romanian

After the ceremony, participants went to Pitesti City Hall for a special exhibit, titled, “History of the Armenian community in Pitesti.”

02 October 2014 • 06:51 AMT
U.S. Secret Service resigns following high-profile security lapses

News of another incident involving an armed man allowed in a lift with Obama compounded calls for Pierson to go.

01 October 2014 • 15:03 AMT
U.S. cinemas to boycott “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” sequel

“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend” follows Ang Lee’s 2000 hit, with Yuen Wo-Ping taking over directing duties.

01 October 2014 • 14:52 AMT
Christian Bale in Ridley Scott‘s “Exodus: Gods and Kings” trailer

The preview shows Bale’s Moses standing up to Egyptian pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), who is as close as a brother.

01 October 2014 • 14:43 AMT
Jason Sudeikis, Peter Dinklage lead “Angry Birds” movie voice cast

The star-studded voice cast and first look at the film was revealed after the app’s users launched one billion sling shots.

01 October 2014 • 14:21 AMT
Armenia climbs in Global AgeWatch Index to rank 40th

In the Index, Ukraine dropped to 82nd spot from 66th last year, with senior Ukrainians’ health and living conditions showing significant decline.

01 October 2014 • 13:49 AMT
PACE: Azeri arrests retaliation for critical views expressed by activists

PACE Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release the detained civil society activists.

01 October 2014 • 13:11 AMT
Hotly-tipped Sundance horror “The Babadook” unleashes new clip

The film debuted to widespread critical acclaim at Sundance Festival earlier this year, earning rave reviews from critics.

01 October 2014 • 12:57 AMT
Russell Crowe’s directorial debut “Water Diviner” unveils 1st trailer

Crowe plays an Australian farmer whose three sons disappear during the Battle of Gallipoli in 1919.

01 October 2014 • 12:56 AMT
Hollande says France will boost commitment to fight against IS

“France will continue, moreover to use all means to support the democratic opposition in Syria,” the statement said.

01 October 2014 • 12:41 AMT
Poland’s new PM seeks greater U.S. military presence

Kopacz took over from Donald Tusk, democratic Poland’s longest-serving Prime Minister, who is soon to hold a key EU job.

01 October 2014 • 12:22 AMT
SME trade finance instruments at focus of EBRD conference in Yerevan

During the event, internationally renowned industry experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by local entrepreneurs.

01 October 2014 • 12:07 AMT
UNDP Administrator says Armenians ‘very pragmatic and highly capable’

“I am also encouraged by the emerging women’s leadership, including at the local level,” Helen Clark said in Yerevan.

01 October 2014 • 11:31 AMT
Dilijan hosts human rights training course for Armenian armed forces

The initiative is implemented by Protection of Rights Without Borders NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan.