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25 February 2014 • 12:21 AMT
Ukraine’s interim president warns of ‘separatism dangers’

Crimea and some pro-Russian areas in the east have seen protests against the overthrow of Yanukovych, sparking fears of secession.

25 February 2014 • 12:11 AMT
EU Advisory Group to discontinue activity in Armenia late 2014

“The work conducted in Armenia was effective, with progress in a number of sectors noted,” Ambassador Traian Hristea said.

25 February 2014 • 11:48 AMT
Islamists attack school in Nigeria, kill 29 students

A military spokesman for Yobe state confirmed the attack and said “Our men are down there in pursuit of the killers.”

25 February 2014 • 11:30 AMT
Armenian Language Revitalization Committee formed

Accordingly, the committee began to evaluate the root causes of this problem based on available research results and statistics.

25 February 2014 • 11:21 AMT
Red Cross, Defense Ministry say no news on Armenian captives’ fate

ICRC continues negotiations on the situation of the Armenian captive Mamikon Khojoyan, ICRC Azerbaijan rep. said.

25 February 2014 • 11:19 AMT
Richard Wenk to scribe Denzel Washington thriller sequel

Washington is playing retired intelligence officer, whose act of kindness toward a young prostitute gets him embroiled with the Russian mob.

25 February 2014 • 10:38 AMT
Official: Iran analyzed Israeli strikes to boost own capabilities

Gen. Gholam Reza Jalali said Iran sent a team to Lebanon and collected 5,000 photos of buildings destroyed in Israeli attacks.

25 February 2014 • 10:03 AMT
BlackBerry rolls out cheaper phone as it tries to stem losses

The device is being built under a partnership deal with FIH Mobile Ltd – the Hong Kong-listed unit of Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn.

25 February 2014 • 10:00 AMT
Reports claim Turkish prosecutors wiretapped prominent figures

Fethullah Gulen has been accused of running a “parallel state” in Turkey, controlling groups of police, lawyers and politicians.

25 February 2014 • 09:53 AMT
Samsung unveils Galaxy S5 smartphone

The smartphone toutes faster data connections, a bigger display, an improved camera, and a built-in fingerprint sensor.

25 February 2014 • 09:29 AMT
“Groundhog Day” helmer Harold Ramis dies at 69

The director’s breakthrough came in 1978 with a co-writing credit on the blockbuster comedy “National Lampoon’s Animal House.”

25 February 2014 • 09:11 AMT
Amanda Seyfried joins Mark Wahlberg in “Ted 2” comedy sequel

The Seth MacFarlane-directed sequel has Wahlberg back as the centerpiece in the ongoing saga of a man and his foul-mouthed teddy bear.

25 February 2014 • 08:52 AMT
Oscar-nommed Bradley Cooper to star in “American Blood” crime thriller

Cooper will soon be heard voicing Rocket Raccoon in Marvel’s new superhero flick “Guardians of the Galaxy” due Stateside August 1.

25 February 2014 • 08:38 AMT
Lily Collins in talks to headline “How to Be Single” romantic comedy

“How to Be Single” explores the loves lives and breakups of a group of New Yorkers over the course of 10 years.

25 February 2014 • 08:20 AMT
DreamWorks Animation chief hints at another “Shrek” movie

DreamWorks Animation announced that it was teaming up with Merlin Entertainments to launch a “Shrek” themed visitor attraction.

25 February 2014 • 08:00 AMT
Sundance Selects nabs “Hellion” Aaron Paul drama

“Hellion,” follows 13-year-old dirt bike racer Jacob Wilson whose delinquent behavior has begun to raise concerns around town.

25 February 2014 • 07:37 AMT
Luke Bracey, Gerard Butler to topline “Point Break” remake

Butler will play Bodhi, a charismatic surfer previously portrayed by the late Patrick Swayze in the Kathryn Bigelow-directed film.

25 February 2014 • 07:35 AMT
Young Argentine-Armenians protest in front of Azeri embassy

“We write to inform our strongest condemnation of the conference that is currently taking place,” the participants said in the letter.

25 February 2014 • 07:34 AMT
“We’re the Millers” hit comedy sequel finds helmer

Millers starred Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Will Poulter and Emma Roberts as a make-believe family created by a drug dealer.

25 February 2014 • 06:55 AMT
Pakistan launches new air strikes near Afghan border, 30 killed

North Waziristan residents have been fleeing the area on the Afghan border in recent days, anticipating a full-scale military offensive.

25 February 2014 • 06:42 AMT
Turkey’s Human Rights Association disappointed with ECHR decision

The HRA in Turkey issued a letter addressed to the Swiss Minister of Justice, expressing disappointment with the ECHR ruling.

25 February 2014 • 06:03 AMT
Primate of Armenian Church of Damascus visits California

Bishop Armash Nalbandian along with the ACA delegation met with Los Angeles City Council Member Paul Krekorian at City Hall.

25 February 2014 • 05:33 AMT
Japan says nuke power to remain important energy source

The draft says nuclear, renewables and fossil fuel will provide Japan’s energy until about 2020. It did not specify the energy mix.

24 February 2014 • 18:08 AMT
U.S. Treasury Secretary, IMF chief agree on need for Ukraine aid

“Secretary Lew and Managing Director Lagarde agreed that Ukraine needs both multilateral and bilateral support,” the official said.

24 February 2014 • 17:57 AMT
U.S. to shrink army to smallest size since WWII, reports say

An entire class of Air Force attack jets is tipped to be axed under plans, as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlines his 2015 budget.

24 February 2014 • 15:01 AMT
“The Borgias” star to join Christoph Waltz in “Tulip Fever” period romance

Set in 17th century Amsterdam, the story follows a married woman who begins a passionate affair with an artist hired to paint her portrait.

24 February 2014 • 14:31 AMT
Ex-president skeptical over Armenia’s Customs Union accession

“Drastic course alterations are contraindicated where the inert Armenian economy is concerned,” Robert Kocharian said.

24 February 2014 • 14:16 AMT
Italy’s Renzi vows to cut tax burden by double-digit figure

Renzi said he would pay off all arrears held by public administration through a different use of the state holding company CDP.

24 February 2014 • 13:53 AMT
Pope Francis takes first major step for Vatican finance reform

Cardinal George Pell reports to a new economy council of eight cardinals reflecting various parts of the world and seven lay experts.

24 February 2014 • 13:33 AMT
Europe discussing financial assistance to Ukraine

“The IMF would be precisely the right partner,” said Steffen Seibert, spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel.