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01 September 2014 • 15:12 AMT
Putin rules to ink Armenia’s Eurasian Economic Union accession treaty

The President ruled “to sign the Treaty at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council at the level of Heads of States.”

01 September 2014 • 14:21 AMT
Azeri-captured Armenian soldier transferred to UN refugee camp

According to Harutyun Injighulyan, Hakob wants to return to Armenia; but no info on a deal agreed with the 3rd country is available.

01 September 2014 • 14:21 AMT
Turkey summons U.S. charge d’affaires over spying report

Recep Tayyip Erdogan downplayed the importance of the report, saying that all major countries spied on each other.

01 September 2014 • 14:13 AMT
Germany’s Merkel defends govt. decision to send arms to Kurds

“The far-reaching detribalization of an entire region affects Germany and Europe,” Merkel said in a speech to parliament.

01 September 2014 • 13:54 AMT
UN says Iraq crimes on ‘unimaginable scale’

Flavia Pansieri said evidence suggested that Iraqi government forces had killed detainees and shelled civilian areas.

01 September 2014 • 13:21 AMT
Russia PM visit cancelled, EEU accession talks taken to presidential level

According to Hovik Abrahamyan, the discussion on Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union was rescheduled to be held in Minsk.

01 September 2014 • 12:37 AMT
Australia to fund Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”

Production would be expected to begin in early 2015, for a release of the completed picture in 2017.

01 September 2014 • 12:01 AMT
Nokia’s mapping service to appear on Samsung smartphones

The map service covers 190 countries, offers turn-by-turn navigation, tourist information and public transport details.

01 September 2014 • 11:58 AMT
Steve Carrell as obsessive wrestling coach in “Foxcatcher” trailer

The upcoming film which is based on a true story is set in the period leading up to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

01 September 2014 • 11:57 AMT
Second hacking crew joins Syrian Electronic Army

The Syrian Malware Team is largely pro-Syrian government, as seen in one of their banners featuring Syrian President Assad.

01 September 2014 • 11:27 AMT
Adele’s two unreleased songs leak online

Recorded in 2010, the tracks both failed to make the cut into the British singer’s acclaimed “21” album.

01 September 2014 • 11:12 AMT
Iran’s Rouhani urges clerics to be more tolerant of internet

The President said that the Internet is important for aspiring students and experts trying to access new knowledge and science.

01 September 2014 • 11:06 AMT
Legendary performer James Brown bio “Get on Up” to open Zurich Fest

The feature from “The Help” director Tate Taylor looks at Brown’s rags-to-riches rise from extreme poverty to topping the music charts.

01 September 2014 • 10:41 AMT
Islamic State poses global threat, Iraqi minister says

“It is a transnational phenomenon that poses an imminent danger to all countries of the world,” Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani said.

01 September 2014 • 10:12 AMT
Eurozone manufacturing growth slows to 13-month low: survey

One positive note was from the Republic of Ireland, which saw its PMI grow to 57.3, its highest level since the end of 1999.

01 September 2014 • 09:35 AMT
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 33 police officers over alleged plot

The move is part of a wave of arrests since July stemming from allegations by President Erdogan that police conspired against him.

01 September 2014 • 09:18 AMT
Ukrainian President accuses Russia of ‘direct and open aggression’

This has changed the situation in the zone of conflict in a radical way,” he said in a speech at a military academy in Kiev.

01 September 2014 • 09:04 AMT
New Syrian cabinet includes ethnic Armenian minister

Assad said the success of the new government will depend on “earning the trust of citizens through transparency and credibility.”

01 September 2014 • 07:32 AMT
“Guardians of the Galaxy” becomes highest grossing film of year

This is the third win for “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which recently crossed the $500 million mark worldwide.

01 September 2014 • 07:31 AMT
Karabakh: recognition is the only humanitarian option

As Nagorno-Karabakh (NKR) celebrates the 23rd Anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, the country remains in the unsatisfactory position of still being globally unrecognised. The route out of this situation seems complicated; history provides many conflicting examples which serve only to confuse and not to enlighten.

01 September 2014 • 07:27 AMT
“Exodus”: Ridley Scott explains controversial casting decision

The movie, which also stars Sigourney Weaver (“Alien”) as an Egyptian queen, was criticized for its Caucasian cast.

01 September 2014 • 07:15 AMT
1st look at Al Pacino in “Manglehorn” Venice Fest drama

After a dramatic effort to start over, Manglehorn faces a terrifying moment and is unmasked as a guy with a very, very dark past.

01 September 2014 • 07:07 AMT
Turkish helmer plays down death threats over Genocide drama

“I have a feeling the society is open to talking about this now. It’s not as much of a taboo,” Fatih Akin said.

01 September 2014 • 06:52 AMT
Apple mulls $400 price tag for iWatch?

A $400 price tag would make the iWatch more costly than current smartwatches on the market, which vary from $150 to $300.

01 September 2014 • 06:45 AMT
3D printer software developed to copy keys without seeing original

Photobump only needs a picture of the lock and other information such as the lock’s depth to create a perfect replica.

01 September 2014 • 06:33 AMT
Israel to appropriate West Bank land south of Bethlehem

The takeover of the land in the area of Gush Etzion clears the way for expansion of a settlement named Gevaot.

01 September 2014 • 06:27 AMT
Heavy fighting breaks out between Syrian army, rebels on Golan Heights

Rebels of al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front have been battling the Syrian army in the area and have wrested control of the crossing at Quneitra, operated by the UN.

30 August 2014 • 11:41 AMT
U.S. judge rules Microsoft must handover emails stored abroad

The company says they will not release any emails to U.S. authorities, while it appeals the ruling.

30 August 2014 • 11:15 AMT
Egyptian court gives life term to Muslim Brotherhood leader

Mohamed Badie was charged with killing at least nine people and inciting violence that injured 21 others in clashes near a mosque in Giza in 2013.

30 August 2014 • 10:53 AMT
Iran’s President slams U.S. sanctions as “invasion”

U.S. imposed existing sanctions on more than 25 businesses, banks and individuals suspected of working to expand Iran’s nuclear program.