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13 December 2013 • 07:26 AMT
“The Congress” helmer to adapt Anne Frank diary into film

Frank’s moving story has been a subject of several adaptations, including the 1959 Oscar-winning “The Diary of Anne Frank”.

13 December 2013 • 07:16 AMT
Ridley Scott to remake “Murder on the Orient Express” Christie classic

The novel features Christie’s signature detective, Hercule Poirot, investigating the murder of a passenger on an outbound train from Istanbul.

13 December 2013 • 07:01 AMT
Google Maps iOS update adds hotel, restaurant bookings

Searching for a hotel or airport will see users served with a list of automated options, providing they have a linked Gmail account.

13 December 2013 • 06:51 AMT
Instagram rolls out new sharing system

Previously users could only share content with their entire network, but the new system enables them to send pics to up to 15 friends.

13 December 2013 • 06:36 AMT
UN inspectors confirm use of chemical weapons in Syria conflict

The inspectors’ mandate barred them from identifying whether the govt. or opposition fighters were responsible for any of the attacks.

13 December 2013 • 06:25 AMT
13 killed as U.S. drone strike hits wedding convoy in Yemen

If further investigations determine that the victims were all civilians, the attack could fuel an outburst of anger against the U.S.

13 December 2013 • 06:11 AMT
U.S. Vice President, Japan PM discuss East China Sea row

China’s declaration of an “air defense zone” around disputed islands claimed by both China and Japan triggered turmoil in the region.

13 December 2013 • 06:00 AMT
North Korean leader’s powerful uncle “executed over treachery”

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye accused Kim Jong Un of resorting to extreme violence to cement his leadership.

13 December 2013 • 05:50 AMT
Amnesty International report slams EU over failing Syria refugees

Only 10 member states have offered to take in refugees and even then only 12,000; the UK and Italy have offered no places at all.

13 December 2013 • 05:42 AMT
Ukraine protesters rebuild barricades as EU hold out aid promise

Ukraine’s first deputy PM flew to Brussels seeking billions of euros of aid from the EU in return for signing the agreement.

12 December 2013 • 14:58 AMT
Tablet: Genocide behind Erdogan’s absence at Mandela memorial?

Despite the attendance of over 90 heads of state, Erdoğan sent Deputy Prime Minister Beşir Atalay in his stead.

12 December 2013 • 14:34 AMT
“Basket Case” comedic bestseller to get series treatment

Author and journalist Carl Hiaasen’s “Basket Case” has sold 700,000 copies in the U.S., and has been published in 13 foreign countries.

12 December 2013 • 13:46 AMT
“The Family Stone” helmer to remake “Priceless” hit French comedy

The 2006 French original, directed by Pierre Salvadori and starring Audrey Tautou, sold to more than 60 territories worldwide.

12 December 2013 • 13:35 AMT
“12 Years a Slave” dominates SAG Awards with four nods

Chiwetel Ejiofor is vying for best male actor against Bruce Dern, Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey, and Forest Whitaker.

12 December 2013 • 13:04 AMT
Turkey’s attempts to pose conditions in normalizing ties useless: FM

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will meet his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu in Yerevan Dec 12.

12 December 2013 • 12:11 AMT
Armenia ready to discuss below-$189 gas price with Iran: Energy Minister

“Construction of Meghri hydropower plant may launch in 2014, with project work already completed,” Armen Movsisyan said.

12 December 2013 • 11:25 AMT
EU agrees to give Armenia access to its agencies, programs

In particular Armenia will have access to the EU world leading programs in the fields of culture, education, environment, and science.

12 December 2013 • 11:10 AMT
U.S. Secretary of State promises to visit Armenia in 2014

According to ambassador John Heffern, the U.S. seeks to give new impetus to the ties with Armenia and expand partnership.

12 December 2013 • 10:52 AMT
U.S. Department of State: Davutoglu visit may promote ties with Armenia

According to the U.S. Department of State, BSEC meeting may create grounds for a dialogue between the regional leaders.

12 December 2013 • 10:47 AMT
Gaddafi son trial adjourned to end of February

In Tripoli, he faces charges with nearly 40 Gaddafi regime figures, including notorious spymaster Abdullah al-Senoussi.

12 December 2013 • 10:33 AMT
Armenian parliament passes 2014 state budget

The draft budget was based on actual GDP growth indices of 5,2%, average inflation rate of 5,5%, 12-month inflation rate of 4,5%.

12 December 2013 • 10:31 AMT
Minister says Russian inflation can reach 6.4% in 2013

The central bank, which has control over interest rates used for fighting consumer price rises, sought to bring down inflation.

12 December 2013 • 10:21 AMT
Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds Islamist leader death sentence

Mullah was convicted in February of crimes against humanity during the country’s 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.

12 December 2013 • 09:54 AMT
Berlusconi says sending him to prison will incite revolution

Letta pledged to keep Italy out of “chaos” on Wednesday, before winning two confidence votes without Berlusconi’s support.

12 December 2013 • 09:33 AMT
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” poster unveiled

The film starring Andy Serkis, centers on Caesar’s nation of genetically evolved apes who are threatened by a group of humans.

12 December 2013 • 09:19 AMT
“Blurred Lines,” “Wrecking Ball” among YouTube top trending videos

YouTube dubbed the Norwegian duo Ylvis’ “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” the Top Trending Video of 2013.

12 December 2013 • 09:04 AMT
Lionsgate nabs “Zealot: Life & Times of Jesus of Nazareth” bestseller

“Reza Aslan has written a remarkable book that manages to bring the ancient world into contemporary relief,” Lionsgate rep. said.

12 December 2013 • 08:46 AMT
U.S. Congress to withhold new Iran penalties for now

A deal was reached with Iran that provides it with $7 billion in relief from U.S. economic penalties in exchange for nuke concessions.

12 December 2013 • 08:22 AMT
Syrian opposition urged to halt abductions

Most kidnappings since the summer have taken place in rebel-held territories, particularly in chaotic northern and eastern Syria.

12 December 2013 • 07:56 AMT
Zvartnots airport operating in normal mode despite heavy snowfall

“Works to clean the runway and cover it with special substances are constantly in progress,” the airport spokesperson said.