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06 December 2013 • 06:18 AMT
5 suspected militants killed in Russian North Caucasus

The suspects belonged to “the Khasavyurt gang” and had been involved in attempts to kill police officers and extortion.

06 December 2013 • 06:10 AMT
Kerry assures Israel’s Netanyahu key Iran sanctions still in place

Nuke deal with Iran was denounced by Netanyahu, increasing strains in an alliance already marked by his past disputes with Obama.

06 December 2013 • 05:57 AMT
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies at 95

Mandela led South Africa’s transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison for his political activities.

05 December 2013 • 16:30 AMT
EU has ideas for Karabakh settlement, yet prefers to keep silent

Positive trend in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be continued, Latvian Foreign Minister said.

05 December 2013 • 16:21 AMT
Ukraine, China ink synthetic gas production plant deal

The statement said the plant would provide a market for the production of 10 million tons of coal annually and create over 2,000 jobs.

05 December 2013 • 16:10 AMT
Al Qaeda-linked fighters execute Iraqi cameraman in Syria: watchdog

In recent months, ISIL kidnapped dozens of Syrian activists and news providers, as well as several foreign journalists.

05 December 2013 • 15:59 AMT
Ukrainian police sets protest deadline, ministers urge calm

Russian Foreign Minister accused some of his European counterparts of over-reacting to President Viktor Yanukovich’s decision.

05 December 2013 • 15:43 AMT
Armenia climbs 64th in Forbes Best Countries for Business list

Among post-Soviet states, Estonia was ranked the highest (23rd spot); Lithuania was ranked 25th, Latvia – 35th, Georgia – 50th.

05 December 2013 • 15:14 AMT
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu poised to helm “Jungle Book”

After a series of serious dramas including “Amores Perros,” “Babel” and “21 Grams,” Inarritu took a turn toward comedy.

05 December 2013 • 15:06 AMT
Govt. requests special parliament sitting to discuss 2014 draft budget

Gagik Makaryan: the 2014 budget expenditures must be linked to certain governmental programs to boost control of the budget execution.

05 December 2013 • 14:39 AMT
Europe braces for flooding amid storm

The German Weather Service said the storm front would also bring polar air to Europe, meaning that it could bring snow to low-lying areas.

05 December 2013 • 14:00 AMT
Lavrov urges for approximation of positions in Karabakh settlement

“Unresolved conflicts in the OSCE area continue to create problems for the organization,” Russian Foreign Minister said.

05 December 2013 • 13:33 AMT
Kevin Spacey’s “House of Cards” Season 2 release date set

Jodie Foster, James Foley (“Glengarry Glen Ross”), Carl Franklin (“Homeland”) and John David Coles directed some episodes of season 2.

05 December 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Apple inks landmark iPhone deal with China Mobile: report

The deal will give Apple a stronger chance at penetrating the lucrative Chinese market, where it currently lags behind competitors.

05 December 2013 • 10:55 AMT
OSCE CiO hails Armenian-Azeri presidential meeting in Vienna

The 20th OSCE Ministerial Council meeting launched in Kyiv, with Leonid Kozhara confirming the event agenda.

05 December 2013 • 10:32 AMT
Libya spending billions to offset oil losses: PM

Libya has allocated $7 billion of its foreign reserves to compensate for the terminals held by eastern militias and tribesmen.

05 December 2013 • 10:19 AMT
At least 20 people killed in Yemen defence ministry bombing

Yemeni security forces are fighting regional rebels and al-Qaeda, while combating lawlessness and army splits.

05 December 2013 • 10:02 AMT
Ira Levin’s “Veronica’s Room” to get film treatment

“Veronica’s Room” centers on two students who find themselves invited to a crumbling New England estate for an audience.

05 December 2013 • 09:21 AMT
“Veronica Mars” mystery drama unveils clip, release date

The film becomes one of the most successful Kickstarter projects with $5.7 million collected from the online fundraising.

05 December 2013 • 09:08 AMT
“Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair” int’l bestseller lands major U.S. deal

The book was one of the buzziest titles at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair, essentially publishing’s version of the Cannes Film Fest.

05 December 2013 • 08:58 AMT
German FM meets Ukraine opposition leaders in a snub to Yanukovich

As pro-EU demonstrators packed the main square, the crisis took a further toll on Ukraine’s fragile economy.

05 December 2013 • 08:43 AMT
Georgia winemaking method included in UNESCO protected heritage list

Mongolian calligraphy, Italian violin craftsmanship and Chinese shadow puppetry are among the other protected traditions on the UNESCO list.

05 December 2013 • 08:24 AMT
Armenian, Azeri FMs talk Karabakh at Kyiv meeting (updated)

The parties agreed to continue discussions in near future, with OSCE MG co-chairs announcing plans to visit the region in near future.

05 December 2013 • 07:56 AMT
Suicide bomber attacks Yemen’s defense ministry

Several army vehicles also rushed to the scene in the old district of the capital Sanaa which is also home to the country’s central bank.

05 December 2013 • 07:45 AMT
2014 Sundance Film Fest unveils competition lineup

At the 2013 festival, female directors dominated the competition and for 2014, women once again reign supreme.

05 December 2013 • 07:33 AMT
“Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington in “Pompeii” trailer

Set in 79 A.D., the story revolves around Milo, a slave turned gladiator who falls for Cassia, the daughter of a wealthy merchant.

05 December 2013 • 07:24 AMT
Dominic Cooper, Ben Foster to join “World of Warcraft”

Cooper, who appears in “Captain America” movies, recently wrapped shooting “Dracula Untold,” in which he co-stars opposite Luke Evans.

05 December 2013 • 07:10 AMT
NSA collects 5 billion cellphone records daily, Snowden docs show

Analysts can find cellphones anywhere in the world, retrace their movements and expose hidden relationships among the people using them.

05 December 2013 • 06:46 AMT
30,000 Eritreans were abducted, tortured in Egypt’s Sinai

The study, presented to the European parliament, says Eritrean and Sudanese security officers are colluding with the kidnap gangs.

05 December 2013 • 06:38 AMT
Delaying Afghan security deal may undermine NATO’s plans: U.S. official

The comments came amid an impasse over the security pact, which would allow American troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014.