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09 December 2013 • 05:54 AMT
Assad forces secure strategic highway in heavy fighting

Fighting in the area had left the road cut, but govt. forces reopened the road after seizing control of contested town of Nabek.

09 December 2013 • 05:46 AMT
Ukraine pro-EU protests escalate, Lenin statue toppled

The demonstrations erupted after Yanukovych shelved a long-planned treaty with the European Union to focus on ties with Russia.

09 December 2013 • 05:33 AMT
France pledges to disarm Central African Republic fighters

A 1,600-strong French force has been sent into the CAR, deployed after days of communal fighting claimed 400 lives.

09 December 2013 • 05:28 AMT
Netanyahu presses world powers to take hard line in Iran nuke deal

The PM also suggested that imposition of new sanctions could help the West secure a “better deal” in the next round of talks.

07 December 2013 • 13:53 AMT
Minister says Russia expects 520 mln tons oil output in 2013

“This year we expect oil [output] to be about 520 mln tons, despite setting a goal of pumping between 505 to 510 mln tons,” Novak said.

07 December 2013 • 13:38 AMT
Iran’s president defends interim nuclear deal

“We need domestic unanimity and consensus to reach our goals. So, we should increase our tolerance,” Rouhani said.

07 December 2013 • 12:09 AMT
Davutoglu: Ankara-Yerevan ties depend on peace in S. Caucasus

Turkish Foreign Minister suggested that Armenia should cede Karabakh territories to Azerbaijan as a way out of the isolation.

07 December 2013 • 11:57 AMT
UN Inspectors to visit Iran nuclear plant

Iran agreed last month with the IAEA to allow expanded UN monitoring at the country’s nuclear sites, including the Arak facility.

07 December 2013 • 11:52 AMT
Oscar winner Charlize Theron joins stellar cast of “The ExpendaBelles”

The A-list actress will next star in Seth MacFarlane’s comedy western “A Million Ways to Die in the West.”

07 December 2013 • 11:45 AMT
“Death Comes To Pemberley” Jane Austen-inspired drama trailer

The story picks up six years into Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy’s marriage as they prepare for their annual ball.

07 December 2013 • 11:24 AMT
MTV developing “Shannara” best-selling fantasy novels adaptation

The story centers on the Shannara family, are empowered with magic and whose adventures continuously reshape the future of the world.

07 December 2013 • 11:06 AMT
200 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported Nov 30-Dec 7

Azerbaijan fired over 800 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said.

07 December 2013 • 10:49 AMT
Asus PadFone mini expected to launch next week

The PadFone mini is a scaled-down version of the PadFone Infinity, serving as either a 4.3-inch smartphone or a 7-inch tablet.

07 December 2013 • 10:25 AMT
Hagel: diplomacy with Iran must be backed by U.S. military power

Chuck Hagel, speaking in Bahrain, said Washington was committed to maintaining a strong force in the Gulf region.

07 December 2013 • 10:02 AMT
Ukraine PM welcomes imminent deal with Russia amid ongoing protests

Street demonstrations erupted across Ukraine last month after the Cabinet backed off from signing landmark agreements with the EU.

07 December 2013 • 09:50 AMT
AMD 61,146mln raised at Ameria Group charity auction for children treatment

During the event, high-end grapes spirits were presented: cognac, wines, champagne and Armagnac by world’s most prominent winemakers.

07 December 2013 • 09:23 AMT
Legendary Bob Dylan’s guitar fetches record $1 million at auction sale

Previously, Eric Clapton’s Fender “Blackie” held the record for a guitar sold at an auction, going for $959,500 in 2004.

07 December 2013 • 09:07 AMT
Andy Serkis talks “Animal Farm” Orwell classic adaptation

The actor can next be seen in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” on which he served as second unit director.

07 December 2013 • 08:50 AMT
Horror master Stephen King launches Twitter account

Fans were warned that he was unlikely to tweet often, but he still had more than 30,000 followers 90 minutes after the announcement.

07 December 2013 • 08:38 AMT
Egypt’s “The Square” wins top IDA Documentary Award

Alex Gibney, who won an Oscar for “Taxi To The Dark Side” was nommed for “Enron” received a Career Achievement Award.

07 December 2013 • 08:14 AMT
Visits to Egypt’s ousted president Morsi no longer allowed

Ministry spokesman said that Mohammed Morsi had delivered four messages “inciting violence” against the interim government.

07 December 2013 • 08:04 AMT
Foreign jihadists “use Turkey safe houses to cross into Syria”

Over the past year, thousands of foreign fighters have poured into Syria to fight President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.

07 December 2013 • 07:47 AMT
Russian Armenian Organizations mark Spitak quake 25th anniv.

The earthquake leveled the cities of Spitak and Gyumri, leaving about 25000 people dead, 100000 wounded and 500000 homeless.

07 December 2013 • 07:22 AMT
CAR Christians flee to airport, seek refuge from Muslim ex-rebels

The U.S. State Department said it was “deeply concerned” by the violence and praised France’s quick intervention.

07 December 2013 • 07:10 AMT
Hitchcock-inspired “Bates Motel” unveils eerie Season 2 promos

Another drama series, “Those Who Kill”, also premieres next year and it has been previewed in a newly-released teaser video.

07 December 2013 • 06:55 AMT
Paramount gives Disney control of “Indiana Jones” franchise

The Walt Disney Co. completed its acquisition of Lucasfilm, the moviemaking company founded by George Lucas, in 2012.

07 December 2013 • 06:45 AMT
Street art icon Banksy’s flower girl auctioned for $209,000

The British street artist who refuses to reveal his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol.

07 December 2013 • 06:33 AMT
U.S. unemployment rate drops to five-year low of 7%

The economy added an average of 204,000 jobs from August through to November, up sharply from 159,000 a month from April through to July.

07 December 2013 • 06:24 AMT
Congressman Kennedy cosponsors House Resolution 227 on Genocide

The Armenian Orphan Rug issue, the future of Armenian Churches in Turkey, Karabakh were discussed at the meting with Kennedy.

07 December 2013 • 06:17 AMT
Yemen regains control of Defense Ministry compound after deadly attack

Responsibility for the attack was claimed by Ansar al-Sharia, an offshoot of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.