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18 February 2014 • 14:17 AMT
New Russian rocket mock-up showcased at Plesetsk space center

The mock-up of the Angara will be used to test ground support systems ahead of the maiden launch of the vehicle scheduled for later this year.

18 February 2014 • 13:24 AMT
Ukrainian protesters, police clash amid tensions over constitution

Ukraine’s unrest began in November, when Yanukovych backed away from an association and free trade deal with the European Union.

18 February 2014 • 13:00 AMT
Militant Islamist group warns tourists to leave Egypt or face attacks

Islamist militants have killed hundreds of policemen and soldiers since the army deposed Islamist president Mohamed Mursi in July.

18 February 2014 • 12:37 AMT
Ex-leader Musharraf appears in Pakistani court for treason trial

Musharraf took power in a 1999 coup and ruled the country for nearly a decade until he was forced to step down in 2008.

18 February 2014 • 12:21 AMT
Dozens killed in wave of car bombings in Iraq

Last month, more than 1,000 people were killed in attacks which mostly hit Shia and government targets.

18 February 2014 • 12:08 AMT
Security guards force Benghazi airport closure in eastern Libya

Members of an armed unit in charge of protecting the airport blocked the runway and prevented staff from entering the passenger terminals.

18 February 2014 • 11:44 AMT
Karabakh involvement crucial to peace talks amid Azeri threats: speaker

“Recent incidents at contact line testify to Baku’s attempts to hinder the peaceful settlement of the conflict,” Ashot Ghulyan said.

18 February 2014 • 11:13 AMT
Edgar Ramirez, Robert De Niro in “Hands of Stone” boxing bio 1st pic

The film stars Edgar Ramirez (Carlos) as Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran, who won 103 of 119 contests against top-tier talent.

18 February 2014 • 11:00 AMT
“Guardians of the Galaxy” unveils new images, details

The film will incorporate various concepts and locations from Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s run on the Guardians comic.

18 February 2014 • 10:23 AMT
Nokia X Android smartphone appears in leaked pic

The device is said to feature a dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 800×480.

18 February 2014 • 09:54 AMT
Samsung rolls out announces Galaxy Core LTE 4G-capable handset

The Galaxy Core LTE is an upgraded version of the previous Galaxy Core and Galaxy Core Advanced iterations, with a 4.5-inch screen.

18 February 2014 • 09:43 AMT
Last Italy-based survivor of Armenian Genocide dies at 98

In his eulogy to Sarkis, Cerchiara Mayor Antonio Carlomagno paid tribute to the man “of great dignity and moral rectitude”.

18 February 2014 • 09:04 AMT
“The Bible” producers to cut Satan scenes over Obama controversy

The deleted footage features the devil portrayed by an actor that looked like President Barack Obama.

18 February 2014 • 08:31 AMT
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer to topline “Red Band Society” drama

The coming-of-age drama explores with dark humor the daily lives of a group of teenagers living in a hospital who become unlikely friends.

18 February 2014 • 08:11 AMT
Ben Kingsley short “All Hail the King” lands online in full

In the aftermath of the incidents in “Iron Man 3”, Trevor Slattery is locked up in a maximum-security prison.

18 February 2014 • 07:54 AMT
Russia blames U.S. for ‘trying to dictate solutions’ to Ukrainian govt.

“The United States is trying to impose the ‘Western vector’ of development on the Ukrainian government,” Alexander Lukashevich said.

18 February 2014 • 07:39 AMT
Oscar-nommed “Broken Circle Breakdown” helmer to direct “Belgica”

The upcoming drama follows two brothers who start a bar and get swept up in its success in the midst of Belgium’s nightlife scene.

18 February 2014 • 07:31 AMT
Disney’s “Frozen” bearing down on $1 billion worldwide

That makes it the third-highest grossing animated movie ever, behind only “Toy Story 3” and “Despicable Me 2.”

18 February 2014 • 07:10 AMT
James Cameron gives update on “Avatar” sequels

Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are confirmed to reprise their respective lead roles as Jake Sully and Princess Neytiri.

18 February 2014 • 07:01 AMT
Islamists claim responsibility for bomb attack on tourist bus in Sinai

“With God’s will we will be watching this treacherous gang of infiltrators and we will target their economic interests,” the group said.

18 February 2014 • 07:00 AMT
Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis to present at Academy Awards

In 2013, Day-Lewis won his third Oscar for his performance in “Lincoln.” He previously won for “There Will Be Blood” and “My Left Foot.”

18 February 2014 • 06:48 AMT
South Sudanese rebels attack oil-producing state capital: official

The town fell into rebel hands after fighting first broke out in mid-December before government forces recaptured it last month.

18 February 2014 • 06:03 AMT
Turkish PM says new Internet bill meant ‘to protect youth’

The opposition argues that it is part of a government attempt to stifle the corruption scandal that broke in mid-December.

18 February 2014 • 05:50 AMT
Iran, six world powers starting talks in Vienna

The talks aim to build on November’s interim deal, in which Iran agreed to curb uranium enrichment in return for partial sanctions relief.

18 February 2014 • 05:34 AMT
Former French President Chirac hospitalized for suspected gout

An ambulance under police escort took the 81-year-old from his flat overlooking the Seine to the American Hospital of Paris.

17 February 2014 • 14:57 AMT
Sony “planning to launch Xperia Z2 tablet at Mobile World Congress”

The 10.1-inch slate will reportedly be powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 3GB of RAM.

17 February 2014 • 14:53 AMT
Russia alarmed by new Syria opposition leadership reports: Lavrov

The foreign minister warned that the reorganization of the Syrian opposition could threaten a diplomatic solution to the civil war.

17 February 2014 • 14:33 AMT
Apple’s iWatch could predict potential heart attacks: report

The wearable device will monitor the user’s blood flow and alert them if medical attention is required.

17 February 2014 • 13:53 AMT
Renoir, Monet works among art found in Salzburg apartment

More than 1,400 art works, estimated to be worth $1.35 billion, were found Gurlitt’s home in Munich in March 2012.

17 February 2014 • 13:21 AMT
Siemens launches fund to back industrial automation startups

Siemens Venture Capital is launching a new, $100mln fund to back early-stage startups working in the areas of industrial automation.