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16 August 2014 • 08:12 AMT
U.S. Department of State urges Baku to probe Armenian captive’s death

The U.S. Department of State issued a statement expressing deep concern over the death of Karen Petrosyan.

15 August 2014 • 16:58 AMT
“Fifty Shades of Grey” star eyed to play King Arthur in Guy Ritchie’s film

Dornan plays kinky billionaire Christian Grey opposite Dakota Johnson in the adaptation of E.L. James’ romantic novel.

15 August 2014 • 16:16 AMT
UN special envoy to seek ceasefire during Libya visit

Bernardino Leon aims to end fighting between brigades from Misrata and fighters allied to the western town of Zintan.

15 August 2014 • 15:10 AMT
Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf World War II saga “Fury” release date moved

Also scheduled for Oct. 17 are “Dracula Untold,” “Nightcrawler,” “The Best of Me” and the animated Fox film “Book of Life.”

15 August 2014 • 15:06 AMT
Deputy Defense Minister meets CSTO chief in Moscow

The meetings focused on regional and international security issues, with CSTO peacekeeping forces’ joint drills discussed.

15 August 2014 • 14:05 AMT
Zurich Fest to feature Al Pacino, Michael Keaton, Kevin Kline-starrers

The Fest unveiled its first Gala Premieres, which include David Gordon Green’s “Manglehorn” and Alejandro G. Inarritu’s “Birdman”.

15 August 2014 • 13:48 AMT
Turkey’s new Prime Minister to be announced next week: Erdoğan

Erdoğan said he will conclude his consultations regarding the party’s future leadership with Justice and Development Party officials next week.

15 August 2014 • 13:35 AMT
Johnny Depp comedy “Mortdecai” 1st trailer lands online

Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Munn, Ewan McGregor, Paul Bettany, Jeff Goldblum, Oliver Platt and Aubrey Plaza co-star in the comedy.

15 August 2014 • 13:28 AMT
Iranian Foreign Minister says nuke deal unlikely by Nov deadline

Mohammad Javad Zarif said the other side has moved cautiously over the past few months but that the negotiations are making progress.

15 August 2014 • 13:17 AMT
Toronto Fest’s City to City to include 8 much-buzzed S. Korean films

City to City section showcases filmmakers living and working in a selected city regardless of where their films are set.

15 August 2014 • 13:14 AMT
WHO, Armenia to work more closely to improve TB control

The Minister of Health requested support in mapping the health system and assessing current capacities and services.

15 August 2014 • 12:52 AMT
Islamists abduct dozens of boys, men in Nigeria: report

Several witnesses who fled after the raid said the militants had burned several houses and that as many as 97 people were unaccounted for.

15 August 2014 • 12:42 AMT
M-Appeal snaps up “The Fool” Locarno Film Fest hit

“The Fool” stars Artem Bystrov as an honest plumber who makes the “foolish” mistake of following through on his concern.

15 August 2014 • 12:29 AMT
Defense Minister reports sharp drop in Armenian-Azeri border tensions

“No sabotage attempts were reported either; every effort is taken to provide the safety of border villagers,” Seyran Ohanyan said.

15 August 2014 • 12:00 AMT
Healthcare Ministry acts to prevent Ebola entry to Armenia

The Ministry of Agriculture was instructed to halt the import of wild animals, with sanitary and quarantine control to be boosted at the border.

15 August 2014 • 10:52 AMT
“The One I Love” review: provocative and haunting Sundance hit

The film stars Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass as Sophie and Ethan, a couple who has seen its relationship go from exciting to dull and routine.

15 August 2014 • 10:47 AMT
Apple begins storing data on China Telecom servers

Apple’s iCloud is an Internet-based storage service used to back up data on all of its devices including iPhones and iPad.

15 August 2014 • 10:32 AMT
Ukraine inspecting Russian humanitarian aid convoy

Ukrainian officials reportedly said the cargo, bound for cities in eastern Ukraine held by pro-Russian militias, was being checked.

15 August 2014 • 10:27 AMT
“Conjuring” writers to pen “Journey to the Center of the Earth” sequels

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who toplined the 2nd film will return to the new installments while Josh Hutcherson is expected to reprise his role as well.

15 August 2014 • 10:16 AMT
Mexican film legend Columba Dominguez dies at 85

Mexican actress Columba Dominguez worked with director Luis Bunuel during Mexico’s golden age of cinema.

15 August 2014 • 10:06 AMT
Britain ready to supply Iraqi Kurds with arms

“If we were to receive a request then we would consider it positively,” a spokeswoman for the Prime Minister said.

15 August 2014 • 09:25 AMT
Image Entertainment nabs “The Houses October Built” thriller

Image Entertainment recently released “Devil’s Knot” with Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth and “Wolf Creek 2.”

15 August 2014 • 09:10 AMT
U.S. Congressman says Azerbaijan’s actions ‘deeply disturbing’

“A ceasefire is needed to protect further loss of life and escalation,” Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said.

15 August 2014 • 09:02 AMT
“Godzilla 2” monster hit sequel gets release date

Gareth Edwards is seguing to the “Godzilla” sequel after completing work on an untitled “Star Wars” spinoff film.

15 August 2014 • 08:49 AMT
Iconic cartoon character Betty Boop to get animated film treatment

British music mogul Simon Cowell collaborates with Fleischer Studios, which owns the character, and Australian digital production house Animal Logic.

15 August 2014 • 08:49 AMT
Aznavour urges France to receive minorities escaping Iraq, Syria

“The initiative would not need a huge investment from the French government or French taxpayers,” the famed singer said.

15 August 2014 • 08:43 AMT
Hungary PM says Russia sanctions ‘meaningless’, calls for rethink

Russia is also Hungary’s largest trading partner outside the European Union, with exports worth 2.55 billion euros in 2013.

15 August 2014 • 08:36 AMT
TNT’s successful summer launches continue with Sean Bean’s “Legend”

Among adults 25-54, “Legends” nabbed 1.1 million viewers for the night — with 1 million viewers falling into the adults 18-49 demo.

15 August 2014 • 08:05 AMT
Australian politician slams Azeri leader’s war-mongering

“The recent decision to allow Azerbaijan to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2016 should be rescinded,” Fazio exclaimed.

15 August 2014 • 07:42 AMT
UN chief calls for conference on nuclear-free in Mideast

Iran, Israel and Arab states have taken part in several informal meetings, most recently in Geneva on June 24-25.