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30 January 2014 • 13:36 AMT
More discussion expected on Zvartnots old terminal

A Zvartnots airport-related master plan was discussed and approved at the December 26, 2013 governmental sitting.

30 January 2014 • 12:17 AMT
Facebook releases new tool to read posts, news: NYT Bits

Paper, which has been under development for the past year, is the latest addition to Facebook’s family of single-purpose apps.

30 January 2014 • 11:44 AMT
Iran says Obama remarks on nuke issue ‘totally wrong’

Afkham rejected Obama’s accusation against the Iran-backed Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, calling it instead a “popular group.”

30 January 2014 • 11:29 AMT
Oil giant Shell ‘changing emphasis’ in 2014

Shell had spent around $4.5bn exploring for oil off the coast of Alaska since 2005, but has faced strong environmental opposition.

30 January 2014 • 11:16 AMT
EU to launch talks for deeper relations with Cuba, report says

Cuba is seeking foreign investment at its port facilities in Mariel Bay to take advantage of the expansion of the Panama Canal.

30 January 2014 • 11:16 AMT
Meg Ryan to make directing debut with William Saroyan novel adaptation

She will also star in the film alongside Sam Shepard and Melanie Griffith, while Tom Hanks will be executive producer.

30 January 2014 • 10:43 AMT
Tea Leoni to star as U.S. Secretary of State in “Madam Secretary”

The drama explores the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy.

30 January 2014 • 10:16 AMT
Militants storm building, take hostages in Baghdad

Security forces quickly sealed off the surrounding area, where several government buildings are located, including the transport ministry.

30 January 2014 • 09:56 AMT
Russia to float out new Stealth submarine in May

The much anticipated delivery of the submarines is a key part of Russia’s naval strategy in the Mediterranean.

30 January 2014 • 09:39 AMT
Disney’s “Frozen” soundtrack returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200

Last week’s chart-topper, Bruce Springsteen’s “High Hopes,” falls to No. 8 in its second week, selling 26,000 (down 74%).

30 January 2014 • 09:23 AMT
Nicolas Cage in “Joe” gritty drama trailer

An adaptation of Larry Brown’s 1991 novel of the same name, the film premiered at the 2013 Venice Film Festival.

30 January 2014 • 08:41 AMT
Netherlands lifts ban on The Pirate Bay

Last month, the Pirate Bay switched to a top-level .AC domain after its .SX domain was seized by the Dutch authorities.

30 January 2014 • 08:22 AMT
Saudi Arabia to provide $4bn in additional aid to Egypt: report

Gulf Arab states have showered Egypt with billions of dollars since the army toppled President Mohammed Morsi.

30 January 2014 • 08:01 AMT
“Bones” hit crime dramedy renewed for Season 10

The show is based on forensic anthropology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains.

30 January 2014 • 07:54 AMT
“Veronica Mars” creator’s “iZombie” gets pilot order at CW

The supernatural crime procedural based on DC Comics’ property centers on a med student-turned-zombie.

30 January 2014 • 07:41 AMT
Facebook posts record quarterly results driven by mobile usage

53% of the social network’s revenue came from mobile advertising in the last quarter of 2013, up 23% on the same period the year before.

30 January 2014 • 07:39 AMT
Ukraine opposition rejects amnesty law

The ruling Party of Regions-dominated legislature passed the amnesty law by 232 votes, six more than the required minimum.

30 January 2014 • 07:10 AMT
“Skyfall” star Daniel Craig to headline “The Whole Truth” indie

“Skyfall,” released in 2012, was a monster hit, grossing $1.1 billion at the global box office, including $804.2 million internationally.

30 January 2014 • 07:01 AMT
“Mad Men” star January Jones joins Ethan Hawke in “Good Kill”

Hawke – who worked with helmer Andrew Niccol in “Gattaca” and “Lord Of War” – is playing a fighter pilot-turned-drone operator.

30 January 2014 • 06:54 AMT
Felicity Jones to topline “Romeo & Juliet” Shakespeare’s classic remake

A revisionist, comedic take on the classic as told from Rosaline’s point of view, the project is based on Rebecca Serle’s 2012 novel.

30 January 2014 • 06:52 AMT
Turkey continues to list minorities with race codes: report

The Ministry of Education did not allow two foreign students register at a Greek (Rum) school as they were not of the ‘correct’ ethnicity.

30 January 2014 • 06:36 AMT
Russell Crowe in “Noah” Darren Aronofsky biblical epic spot

Other supporting cast members include Anthony Hopkins, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, and Douglas Booth.

30 January 2014 • 06:23 AMT
Oscar-nommed “Her” unveils new behind-the-scenes featurette

Her has already pulled at the heartstrings of viewers with its touching tale of a man who falls in love with a computer operating system.

30 January 2014 • 06:19 AMT
Google sells Motorola Mobility to China’s Lenovo

In announcing the purchase, Lenovo cited the strength of Motorola’s brand, which has been revived in recent years with Google’s help.

30 January 2014 • 06:08 AMT
U.S. Congressman meets primate of Armenian Church of Damascus

“I have been focused on Syria and the plight of Christians there since the start of the uprising against Bashar Assad,” Schiff said.

30 January 2014 • 05:58 AMT
250 million primary school age children can’t read: UN

The report said three countries reduced their out-of-school populations by at least 85% in the last five years — Laos, Rwanda and Vietnam.

30 January 2014 • 05:35 AMT
CA State Assembly passes Armenian Genocide Curriculum Bill

“AB 659 has enjoyed overwhelming support from my colleagues in the Assembly,” said Assemblymember Nazarian, following the vote.

29 January 2014 • 18:20 AMT
UN mediator says doesn’t expect ‘anything substantive’ from Syria talks

Brahimi told reporters that the gap between the two sides remained “quite large” but there was a willingness to continue the talks.

29 January 2014 • 17:52 AMT
Angry Birds website hacked after NSA spying reports

“The defacement was caught in minutes and corrected immediately. The end user data was in no risk at any point,” Rovio spokeswoman said.

29 January 2014 • 17:32 AMT
Libyan Deputy PM survives attack in Tripoli

Sadiq Abdulkarim said he had been attacked on his way from the Interior Ministry to the General National Congress assembly.