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07 December 2013 • 06:13 AMT
Russia seeks to ink EU visa-free travel deal in January

Russia and the EU reached a deal in 2007 to lower visa fees, simplify procedures and make multientry visas more accessible.

07 December 2013 • 06:03 AMT
WTO agrees first ever global trade deal

The agreement reached in Bali, simplifies trade procedures and also makes it easier for the poorest countries to sell their goods.

07 December 2013 • 05:56 AMT
Jordan replaces Saudi Arabia in UN Security Council

Saudi Arabia was to join the council from Jan 1, but in an unprecedented move Riyadh declined the role a day after the vote.

06 December 2013 • 15:31 AMT
Shanghai smog reaches hazardous levels

Visibility was reduced to a few dozen metres, while flights were delayed and the city’s spectacular skyline was obscured.

06 December 2013 • 15:24 AMT
Russian, Ukrainian leaders discuss strategic partnership treaty

Thousands of anti-Yanukovych protesters remain outside the government building on Kiev’s Independence Square.

06 December 2013 • 15:18 AMT
Smartphones, tablets production to launch in Armenia

The new Android-based devices – Armphone and Armtab – were developed by an Armenian-American joint venture.

06 December 2013 • 14:47 AMT
Peyton Reed to helm “The Fifth Beatle” bestseller adaptation

Reed previously teamed with Bruce Cohen on the comedy “Down With Love” and he also helmed the Jim Carrey comedy “Yes Man.”

06 December 2013 • 14:37 AMT
Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac” gets two release dates

Before coming Stateside, Lars von Trier’s erotic film will be released in Denmark this coming Christmas Day.

06 December 2013 • 14:25 AMT
New Armenia-EU action plan to be submitted for approval late Jan

Artur Baghdasaryan stressed the importance of developing an ambitious action plan to boost cooperation with the EU.

06 December 2013 • 13:49 AMT
French troops launch military operations in Central African Republic

The move came in an attempt to quell violence in the capital a day after armed Christian fighters raided Muslim neighborhoods.

06 December 2013 • 13:40 AMT
Egypt police fire teargas to disperse pro-Morsi clashes

The Cairo clashes took place when a march by Brotherhood supporters came face-to-face with an opposing crowd.

06 December 2013 • 13:29 AMT
Russia’s Lenfilm inks partnership deal with Alexander Sokurov’s foundation

Under the agreement, Lenfilm will provide access to its facilities to debut film directors “on special conditions.”

06 December 2013 • 13:20 AMT
Envoy: Iran undisturbed by Armenia’s CU accession, may give gas discount

“Iran may apply non-market approach in exporting natural gas to friendly countries,” Mohammad Raiesi said.

06 December 2013 • 10:27 AMT
Jeremy Irons to star in “The Man Who Knew Infinity” bio

The British actor will star in the biopic of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, to be played by Dev Patel.

06 December 2013 • 10:23 AMT
Cannes-winning star of “Housemaid” to topline “Way Back Home”

The film is based on a true story about an ordinary housewife who is mistaken for a drug dealer at the Paris Orly Airport.

06 December 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Russia Finance Ministry predicts budget troubles after 2016

Officials expect the Russian economy to grow at just 1.4 percent this year, the lowest rate since the recession in 2009.

06 December 2013 • 09:50 AMT
Turkish FM Davutoglu to visit Yerevan amid media-stirred rumors

Davutoglu said he accepted Armenia’s invitation to attend a meeting of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation in Yerevan on Dec 12.

06 December 2013 • 09:30 AMT
Customs Union members to develop single transportation policy

The policy will extend to the market of transportation services and imply common development strategies for all types of transport.

06 December 2013 • 09:10 AMT
Brian to be brought back to life for “Family Guy” Christmas episode

Brian died in a November 24 episode after being hit by a car; an online petition was then launched to bring Brian back.

06 December 2013 • 09:08 AMT
Fresh from “Llewyn Davis” success Coen Bros planning another musical

Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan feature in the new movie, which centres around a struggling musician.

06 December 2013 • 08:51 AMT
Art Directors Guild to honor Martin Scorsese

Also during the ADG Awards ceremony, Rick Carter will receive the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

06 December 2013 • 08:39 AMT
Jaguar Land Rover to build $392 million car plant in Brazil

Jaguar Land Rover sold 346,935 vehicles worldwide in the 10 months through October, an increase of 18 percent from a year earlier.

06 December 2013 • 08:22 AMT
Double attack on Yemen ministry leaves 52 dead

Nobody immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, but suicide bombings and complex attacks are the hallmarks of al Qaeda.

06 December 2013 • 08:11 AMT
Russia’s Lavrov to travel to Iran for nuke deal talks

Under the deal, Tehran agreed to curb elements of its nuclear activities in exchange for limited relief from economic sanctions.

06 December 2013 • 07:49 AMT
Apple to unveil new Mac Pro December 16: report

Powered by an Intel Xeon E5 processor, the new Mac Pro comes with various processor options, ranging from quad-core to 12-core specs.

06 December 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Acer rolls out Aspire Z3-600 hybrid device

The Windows 8 machine serves as either a desktop computer or a 21.5-inch tablet, with a rechargeable battery and touchscreen on board.

06 December 2013 • 07:18 AMT
“Gremlins” helmer shooting “Burying The Ex” horror comedy

Yelchin plays a normal guy who dates a beautiful but overbearing girl who becomes a nightmare when they move in together.

06 December 2013 • 07:03 AMT
“Life of Pi” scribe to pen fourth “Chronicles of Narnia”

The first film, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”, was released in 2005.

06 December 2013 • 06:46 AMT
“Gravity,” “Elysium” among 10 films on Oscar visual effects shortlist

Joining these three films on the list are “ Iron Man 3,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Oblivion,” “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

06 December 2013 • 06:34 AMT
Ukraine pro-EU protesters vow to stay on streets despite crackdown threat

Tension could be increased even further with new court proceedings against jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko.