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11 August 2014 • 12:45 AMT
Armenophobia is a jinn which can ‘bite’ Aliyev: expert

“Aliyev is clever enough to understand that his western partners can involve him in a slaughter and then step aside,” Dvornikov said.

11 August 2014 • 11:09 AMT
Baku perpetuates dangerous cycle of violence: Americans for Artsakh

“In recent weeks, the Aliyev regime has also intensified a crackdown on domestic critics,” AFA said in a statement.

11 August 2014 • 10:55 AMT
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 ads targeting Apple’s MacBook Air

The first spot is titled “Crowded” and focuses on two narrators and how the Surface Pro 3 is a tablet and a laptop.

11 August 2014 • 10:47 AMT
Toshiba announces release of wearable fitness tracker

Users can also upload photos and calories counts of meals, to monitor diet along with physical activity and sleep.

11 August 2014 • 10:37 AMT
106 inmates escape as artillery shell hits Ukrainian prison

Ukrainian government artillery has been pounding areas on the outskirts of the city, held by pro-Russian armed men.

11 August 2014 • 10:20 AMT
Kosovo arrests 40 men suspected of fighting in Iraq, Syria

A source said an estimated 100-200 citizens were believed to have gone to Syria and Iraq for the purpose of combat so far.

11 August 2014 • 10:08 AMT
August 11 marks ancient holiday of Navasard

Hayk Nahapet, the founder of Haykazuni king dynasty, defeated Bel’s army, thus giving rise to the Armenian state.

11 August 2014 • 06:33 AMT
South Korea proposes high-level talks with North

Pyongyang insulted South Korea’s leader, calling her ‘a prostitute’, and expressed fury over U.S.-South Korean military drills.

11 August 2014 • 06:14 AMT
Volkswagen recalls over 150,000 Tiguan cars over fuel pump defect

The automaker earlier recalled 18,526 Routan minivans over ignition problems that could cause the engine to suddenly shut off.

11 August 2014 • 05:46 AMT
U.S. explores options to rescue trapped civilians in Iraq

The UN mission in Iraq has also said it is preparing a humanitarian corridor to permit the Yazidis to flee to safety.

11 August 2014 • 05:30 AMT
New truce holds in Gaza, raises hopes for respite

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal said that a lasting truce must lead to the lifting of Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.

11 August 2014 • 05:00 AMT
Leaked photos show purported assembled 4.7-inch iPhone 6 display

Consistent with current rumors, the display features trimmed-down side bezels to accommodate the larger format 4.7-inch LCD.

11 August 2014 • 04:26 AMT
Erdogan wins Turkey’s presidential election, hails ‘new era’

“I will not be the president of only those who voted for me, I will be the president of 77 million,” Erdogan told supporters.

10 August 2014 • 13:18 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan hope for Russia’s support to Karabakh process

“We believe that the conflict should be resolved in line with the basic principles proposed by the OSCE Minsk Group,” Sargsyan said.

09 August 2014 • 14:47 AMT
Tom Cruise may topline “South China Sea” pirate movie

The film is described as “a contemporary story of a legendary American pirate who was imprisoned in Hong Kong by his nemesis.”

09 August 2014 • 14:28 AMT
Armenian, Russian leaders meet in Sochi

Sargsyan expressed readiness to discuss the Baku-initiated escalation of tensions at the line of contact and the border with Azerbaijan

09 August 2014 • 14:06 AMT
Kristen Stewart in “Camp X-Ray” Sundance drama trailer

The “Twilight” series ended in 2012 and Stewart hasn’t yet shaken the stigma that comes with playing a tween idol like Bella Swan.

09 August 2014 • 13:57 AMT
Azeri ceasefire violations soar on week of August 3-9

3000 ceasefire violations were reported at the line of contact, with Azerbaijan firing over 60000 shots towards Karabakh positions.

09 August 2014 • 13:21 AMT
Iraq supplies Kurds with ammo in unprecedented act of cooperation

In the first airstrikes in Iraq since U.S. forces withdrew in 2011, U.S. warplanes bombed Islamic State fighters several times.

09 August 2014 • 13:03 AMT
Istanbul hosts protest rally against Erdogan’s anti-Armenian jibe

Turkish PM faced accusations of racism after saying in a television interview that it was ugly to be called an Armenian.

09 August 2014 • 12:07 AMT
Ken Ochiai’s “Uzumasa Limelight” nabs Fantasia Fest Cheval Noir prize

Hugh Sullivan’s “The Infinite Man” was named best first film in the New Flesh Award competition.

09 August 2014 • 11:41 AMT
Venice Fest to honor James Franco for contributions to cinema

It’s not the first time Franco has been recognized at the Venice festival. His film “Child of God” was nominated for the Golden Lion Award.

09 August 2014 • 11:18 AMT
Adrien Brody as famous magician in “Houdini” miniseries trailer

While highlighting his work, which later takes a shift as he becomes a debunker of fake mediums, the trailer also captures his personal life.

09 August 2014 • 10:49 AMT
Lifetime developing Marilyn Monroe miniseries

The project comes 52 years after Monroe’s death and as Jessica Chastain is circling a role as the bombshell in New Regency’s 2015 feature “Blonde.”

09 August 2014 • 10:38 AMT
Russia, China agree currency swaps to cut dependence on U.S. dollar

A currency swap is widely used and allows simultaneously exchanging a specific amount of one currency for another currency with two different settlement dates.

09 August 2014 • 10:08 AMT
Armenian, Azeri Presidents to meet Aug 10, Yerevan confirms (updated)

Sargsyan and Putin will meet August 9 to discuss development of ties in political, trade, economic and humanitarian sectors

09 August 2014 • 09:50 AMT
Nokia Lumia 720 mid-range smartphone details leak online

The device will reportedly feature a 4.7-inch display and attempt to tap into the selfies craze with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

09 August 2014 • 09:34 AMT
Facebook “wants virtual reality movies on Oculus Rift”

The social network is approaching Fox, Disney, Warner Bros, Sony and Universal to realize these ambitions, reports say.

09 August 2014 • 09:08 AMT
OSCE MG Co-Chair says Karabakh conflict “not frozen at all”

“We are very concerned about the situation along the Line of Contact, and as you see, the situation is not frozen at all,” Warlick said.

09 August 2014 • 08:47 AMT
Azeri sabotage attempt thwarted by Karabakh forces

The advance of Azeri saboteurs was halted; the enemy was repelled to initial positions, suffering losses.