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23 May 2014 • 05:59 AMT
Chinese court sentences tycoon to death over ‘mafia-style crime’

Official Chinese news sources estimate his wealth, which was seized when he was arrested, as being in the “tens of billions of yuan.”

23 May 2014 • 05:40 AMT
Indian consulate in Afghanistan comes under attack: officials

Mohammad Nasser Pashtun, a commander for Afghan quick reaction forces in Herat, said one attacker was still fighting.

23 May 2014 • 05:32 AMT
Apple issues update to iAd Producer tool

The latest update comes nearly two months after Apple expanded Workbench access to include anyone with an Apple ID.

22 May 2014 • 15:16 AMT
Thai military seizes power in coup, imposes curfew

The cabinet has been told to report to the military, TV broadcasting is suspended and political gatherings are banned.

22 May 2014 • 15:01 AMT
Only RPA members vote as parliament passes govt. program

The parliamentary minority represented by ARFD, ANC, Prosperous Armenia and Heritage parties did not participate in the voting.

22 May 2014 • 13:02 AMT
LG G3 smartphone official press pic shows device in QuickCircle Case

The LG G3 is expected to feature a 5.5-inch QHD 2560 x 1440 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and 3GB of RAM.

22 May 2014 • 12:48 AMT
Leaked doc teases Windows 9, Windows Phone 9 release schedule

Firm details about Windows 9 have not been disclosed, but Microsoft has been tipped to ditch the tile-based interface introduced with Windows 8.

22 May 2014 • 12:40 AMT
EFSE success stories. Sargis Manukyan: a farmer shouldn’t put all eggs in one basket

The resident of Lenughi village of Armenia’s Armavir province, Sargis Manukyan, believes that a farmer shouldn’t put all eggs in one basket. However, he knows that diversification can be risky too. A little more than ten years ago, Manukyan’s small farm enabled him to make a modest living. At the same time, he knew that limiting his business to livestock was equal to reducing his chances for a better life.

22 May 2014 • 12:02 AMT
Vincent Cassel to topline “The Great Mystical Circus” road-movie/dramedy

The film spans a century from 1910, charting the lives of five generations of Knieps, a Brazilian circus owner dynasty.

22 May 2014 • 11:44 AMT
James Brown biopic “Get On Up” debuts second trailer

The film charts the early years of Brown’s life and his rise to fame, including his reunion with the mother who abandoned him as a child.

22 May 2014 • 11:34 AMT
Gullup: Karabakh gets 55% Positive Experience Index

Of the 10 countries in the world with the highest percentages experiencing positive emotions, all but one of them is in Latin America.

22 May 2014 • 11:06 AMT
Canada to host conference on Genocide & mass crimes in Oct

With Armenian Genocide issue as the focus of the conference, the discussions may also have a comparative aspect.

22 May 2014 • 10:26 AMT
“Life of Crime” comedy trailer features Jennifer Aniston, Isla Fisher

Aniston stars as Mickey, whose wealthy husband, Frank (Tim Robbins), has been cheating on her with another woman (Isla Fisher).

22 May 2014 • 10:24 AMT
BP appeals to U.S. Supreme Court over Gulf compensations

The oil company has argued that the terms are being misinterpreted and that it would face paying compensation for false claims.

22 May 2014 • 10:08 AMT
Karabakh defense army thwarts Azeri sabotage attempt

The defense army acted to rebuff the attack, reportedly leaving 3 Azeri soldiers injured. Further details are being clarified.

22 May 2014 • 10:06 AMT
Syrian troops break rebel siege on Aleppo main prison: monitor

The Observatory said forces loyal to President Assad entered the prison compound in military vehicles and gunfire was heard.

22 May 2014 • 09:59 AMT
Rouhani says Iran nuclear agreement ‘very likely’ by July

Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said last week in Vienna that differences remain on more than a dozen issues.

22 May 2014 • 09:46 AMT
Saban Films nabs Tommy Lee Jones’ Western “The Homesman”

The drama tells the story of a claim jumper on a journey with a group of women. It co-stars Hilary Swank, Meryl Streep and Hailee Steinfeld.

22 May 2014 • 09:34 AMT
Aznavour: The Legend Returns

Some people are too good for words, no laudative description capable of fully expressing their greatness. Such is maestro Charles Aznavour: words are not necessary, just listen.

22 May 2014 • 07:56 AMT
Chinese banks may invest up to $5bn Siberia electricity networks: report

A number of documents in trade and economic, energy and humanitarian fields were signed during Vladimir Putin’s visit to China.

22 May 2014 • 07:34 AMT
Former tycoon warns against further sanctions on Russia

Mikhail Khodorkovsky was Russia’s richest businessman until he fell out with the Kremlin and spent 10 years in prison.

22 May 2014 • 07:13 AMT
“Sixth Sense”,“X-Files” stars in “I’ll Follow You Down” trailer

Haley Joel Osment stars as a college student tinkering with time travel to track down his missing father (Rufus Sewell).

22 May 2014 • 06:53 AMT
Colin Firth in “Magic in Moonlight” Woody Allen comedy trailer

Set in France in the 1920s, “Magic in the Moonlight” is a romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle.

22 May 2014 • 06:42 AMT
Taliban fighters kidnap 27 Afghan police officers

Insurgents ambushed several police checkpoints in Badakhshan province, killing at least six police officers in Yamgan district.

22 May 2014 • 06:41 AMT
Benedict Cumberbatch to replace Guy Pearce in Johnny Depp’s crime drama

The movie, which is based on the book “Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil’s Deal,” is now shooting in Boston with Scott Cooper directing.

22 May 2014 • 06:18 AMT
Attack in restive Chinese region kills 31, wounds 90

Information about incidents in the region, where ethnic tensions between Uighurs and Han Chinese continue, is tightly controlled.

22 May 2014 • 06:09 AMT
U.S. test-fires missile interceptor destined for Europe

The land-based system uses the same SM-3 missile deployed on Aegis warships and holds 24 SM-3 missiles at one time.

22 May 2014 • 05:41 AMT
UN says 127 dead in Ukraine violence

Simonovic said the human rights situation in eastern Ukraine continues to get worse, with “more arms, and more arms being used.”

21 May 2014 • 15:15 AMT
Yerevan shooting: MP’s son-in-law charged with attempted murder

According to an earlier statement by Armenian Interior Ministry, the suspect turned in a Makarov pistol he said he had used.

21 May 2014 • 15:04 AMT
Foreign Minister sees no increased pressure over Karabakh settlement

“With talks in progress, it is apparent that conflicting parties and the OSCE MG Co-chairs need to express their views,” Karen Mirzoyan said.