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12 March 2014 • 10:07 AMT
Ernest Hemingway’s steamy letter to Marlene Dietrich to be auctioned

The hefty price tag may have something to do with the risqué contents of the missive, which Hemingway signed as “Papa.”

12 March 2014 • 10:01 AMT
Agatha Christie’s novels to get “Sherlock”-style treatment?

“Sherlock” has enjoyed great success since it started in 2010, with last month’s third series finale pulling in 8.8 million viewers for BBC One.

12 March 2014 • 09:58 AMT
Iran’s Rouhani visits Oman on first trip to Arab country

A high-ranking delegation is accompanying him on the two-day visit aimed at boosting bilateral relations between the two countries.

12 March 2014 • 09:54 AMT
Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore to get CinemaCon Stars of the Year Award

Barrymore and Sandler reteam in Warner Bros.’ comedy “Blended,” playing single parents who go on a disastrous first date.

12 March 2014 • 09:43 AMT
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group to boost ties with VISA payment system

At present, Areximbank-Gazprombank Group CJSC is among Armenian banking system leaders in card business sector.

12 March 2014 • 09:37 AMT
GM investigated over 1.6 million vehicles recall

The carmaker announced the recall last month, but it has admitted employees knew about the defect as early as 2004.

12 March 2014 • 09:30 AMT
Oil prices fall in Asian trade ahead of U.S. stockpiles report

“In the short term, a lot of it has to do with (uncertainty over) the U.S. economy… and China showing a slowdown,” Kelly Teoh said.

12 March 2014 • 09:10 AMT
Waters searched as confusion over missing Malaysian jet deepens

Vietnam has despatched a plane to investigate an eyewitness report of a possible object burning in the sky east of the country.

12 March 2014 • 08:56 AMT
U.S., Bulgaria, Romania start naval drills in Black Sea

The USS Truxtun joined the maneuvers with Bulgarian naval frigate Drazki and three Romanian vessels in the Black Sea.

12 March 2014 • 08:53 AMT
OSCE MG U.S. Co-chair: Armenia seeks peaceful Karabakh settlement

Foreign Minister Nalbandian met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Personal Rep. in Moscow.

12 March 2014 • 08:45 AMT
Ousted Libyan PM leaves country despite travel ban

Soon after parliament voted, the general prosecutor banned Zidan from travel pending an investigation into corruption allegations.

12 March 2014 • 08:35 AMT
Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart to team up for “Black Phantom”

Story follows a double-crossed mob hitman who enlists the help of the Black Phantom, the same hitman who had been sent to kill him.

12 March 2014 • 08:23 AMT
Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films nabs “The Invention of Wings” bestseller

“The Invention of Wings” tells a fictionalized story of real-life 19th century abolitionist sisters Angelina and Sarah Grimké.

12 March 2014 • 08:19 AMT
Canadian firm wins contract for Armenia brand development project

A team from Cundari will be travelling to Armenia in a couple of weeks to begin the process of developing the country’s brand strategy.

12 March 2014 • 08:17 AMT
Paramount acquires “Demon Camp: A Soldier’s Exorcism” nonfiction book

The memoir tells the tale of a machine gunner, who, while serving in Afghanistan, lost his best friend and seven members of his unit.

12 March 2014 • 08:02 AMT
Ralph Fiennes in “Grand Budapest Hotel” red band trailer

Fox Searchlight is working to broaden the appeal of “The Grand Budapest Hotel” ahead of its wide opening.

12 March 2014 • 08:00 AMT
“Fort Tilden” comedy, “The Great Invisible” doc nab SXSW Fest honors

A pair of Sundance premieres traveling to the Austin film fest nabbed awards, including local hero Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood.”

12 March 2014 • 07:46 AMT
Emma Watson in Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah” final trailer

The film is banned on religious grounds by several Muslim countries including Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

12 March 2014 • 07:34 AMT
“House” star Olivia Wilde to join HBO’s untitled rock ‘n’ roll drama pilot

Set in 1970s New York, the pilot explores the drug- and sex-fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out.

12 March 2014 • 07:25 AMT
Massachusetts State House to host Armenian Genocide commemoration

A joint resolution will be given to architect Donald Tellalian, who designed the abstract sculpture at the Armenian Heritage Park.

12 March 2014 • 07:22 AMT
EU foreign policy chief visits Armenian cathedral in Iran

Ashton, accompanied by Iranian officials and Armenian community leaders, visited the 350-year-old Surp Amenaprkitch Monestary.

12 March 2014 • 07:18 AMT
Once turned into hayloft, Armenian church to be renovated in Turkey

The historical church had served as a primary school for five years when there was no school in the area 30 years ago.

12 March 2014 • 07:01 AMT
UN refugee chief says forgetting Syria would be ‘total disaster’

“Our hope is that things will not evolve in a way that will force large numbers of people to be displaced,” Guterres said.

12 March 2014 • 06:42 AMT
Switzerland to appeal ECHR ruling for Armenian Genocide denier

The Lausanne Police Court found Perincek guilty of racial discrimination on March 9, 2007, based on the Swiss Criminal Code.

11 March 2014 • 15:42 AMT
VivaCell-MTS reports increased number of March 8 calls

Compared to the 2013, the number of calls has increased by 5.81%, while the number of SMS messages has increased by 49.39%.

11 March 2014 • 15:32 AMT
U.S. Senate panel head accuses CIA of ‘searching’ staff computers

That alleged abuse is said to have stemmed from a detention and interrogation program under former President George W Bush.

11 March 2014 • 15:07 AMT
Hyundai to join rivals in offering an all-electric car

“We are dividing the roles of Hyundai and Kia, with Hyundai launching fuel cell cars and Kia focusing on electric cars,” Lee Ki-sang said.

11 March 2014 • 14:59 AMT
Crimea may become tempting precedent in Karabakh issue: expert

“The Crimea annexation will lead to alteration of the post-Yalta system of the international law,” Andrey Yepifantsev said.

11 March 2014 • 14:54 AMT
EU to extend €500mln of unilateral trade benefits to Ukraine

European Trade Commissioner said the decision would come into effect immediately and run until at least Nov 1 this year.

11 March 2014 • 14:38 AMT
Jihadists call for attacks on France over operations in Mali, CAR

Francois Hollande told reporters that “we are extremely vigilant” but noted “it’s not the first time there are threats.”