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16 November 2013 • 05:56 AMT
EU warns Spain, Italy over budget risks

Spain, the No 4 economy, was warned its deficit would breach the EU limit of 3% of annual economic output.

16 November 2013 • 05:44 AMT
Clashes with Libyan militiamen leave dozens dead in Tripoli

Prime Minister Ali Zeidan gave a televised address in which he said all militias had to leave Tripoli without exception.

16 November 2013 • 05:33 AMT
Israeli PM presses France not to weaken on Iran nuke talks

Netanyahu reiterated his government’s opposition to Iran pursuing any research that could lead to the development of a nuclear weapon.

15 November 2013 • 14:39 AMT
Jihadist rebel group in Syria joins calls for Aleppo mobilization

A statement by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) urged “all brigades and Muslims to face off against the enemy”, activists said.

15 November 2013 • 14:24 AMT
Iran’s Foreign Minister ‘hopeful’ ahead of talks

“I am always hopeful. It is not possible to drive ahead without hope,” Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

15 November 2013 • 13:43 AMT
Bill Gates calls on Norway oil fund to spend more in poorest countries

“The area where you may get this dual benefit is … in sub-Sahara Africa and some of the countries in Asia,” Gates said.

15 November 2013 • 13:14 AMT
EU officials caution Spain, Italy over their budget

For the first time, the EU’s executive commission is reviewing draft budgets before national legislatures pass them.

15 November 2013 • 12:57 AMT
Christianity ‘at risk of extinction in some parts of world’

Baroness Warsi said Christians were in danger of being driven out of countries, such as Syria and Iraq, where the religion first took root.

15 November 2013 • 12:56 AMT
China’s major reform plan promises sweeping changes to economy

China will also ease its family planning policies and abolish a controversial labor camp system, according to the document.

15 November 2013 • 12:24 AMT
Samsung working on Galaxy phone with wraparound display: report

The handset is said to be based on Youm technology, giving users the ability to view information from various different angles.

15 November 2013 • 12:02 AMT
Unlicensed sale of Microsoft products discovered in Yerevan stores

The Microsoft Representative Office in Armenia issued a complaint to the State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition.

15 November 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Armenian dies in Aleppo air strike

120,000 people have been killed in the fighting that has ravaged Syria for two-and-a-half years, according to the UN.

15 November 2013 • 11:05 AMT
“Rasputin” series in development at FX

Indian helmer Shekhar Kapur’s film tells the story of the Russian peasant and mystic who became an adviser to the Russian Imperial family.

15 November 2013 • 10:24 AMT
Cannes winner Bruce Dern’s “Nebraska” new clip, tribute reel

Alexander Payne-filmed “Nebraska” is a tale of old man on quest for the sweepstakes millions he didn’t actually win.

15 November 2013 • 09:49 AMT
Oil prices rise after Fed chief defends stimulus

Yellen said the U.S. economy has gained ground but still needs the Fed’s support because unemployment remains too high at 7.3 percent.

15 November 2013 • 09:44 AMT
Armenian, Azeri leaders’ meeting to promote Karabakh settlement: envoy

“There’s no alternative to negotiated, peaceful solution of the Karabakh conflict,” the U.S. ambassador to OSCE said.

15 November 2013 • 09:19 AMT
“Feynman” bestseller creators reteam for Stephen Hawking graphic novel bio

Writer Jim Ottaviani and artist Leland Myrick created a bestselling memoir Feynman about theoretical physicist Richard Feynman.

15 November 2013 • 08:54 AMT
Norway offers support for Syrian chemical weapons destruction

Albania is considering a similar demand, while France and Belgium are also believed to have been asked for possible help by Washington.

15 November 2013 • 08:49 AMT
“Parks and Rec” star Chris Pratt poised to topline “Jurassic World”

Pratt, 34, will next be seen in Vin Vaughn’s comedy “Delivery Man” and Spike Jonze’s sci-fi romance “Her”.

15 November 2013 • 08:20 AMT
“Flowers in the Attic” best-selling novel adaptation trailer unveiled

The TV movie tells the tale of four siblings who, after the death of their father, are convinced by their mother to stay hidden in the attic.

15 November 2013 • 08:19 AMT
IAEA says Iran slowed nuclear program almost to a halt

Obama defended the effort to stop Iran in stages, saying, “It has never been realistic that we would resolve the entire program at once.”

15 November 2013 • 08:05 AMT
Shawn Levy to helm “City That Sailed” adventure pic, Will Smith to star

Levy recently wrapped “This Is Where I Leave You” for Warner Bros, directed Fox’s comedy “The Internship.”

15 November 2013 • 07:50 AMT
Armenian community center established in Hong Kong

Jack and Julie Maxian donated a large collection of paintings to adorn the walls of the Center, all of which were made for this occasion.

15 November 2013 • 07:44 AMT
David Bowie unveils “Love Is Lost” music video

Bowie’s repackage The Next Day Extra features the original album’s 14 songs and a 10-track companion with five unheard songs.

15 November 2013 • 07:14 AMT
Russell Crowe in “Noah” Darren Aronofsky biblical epic trailer

Directed by “Black Swan” helmer, “Noah” is also supported by Jennifer Connelly and Emma Watson as Noah’s wife and daughter resp.

15 November 2013 • 06:45 AMT
“The Rocket” Australia’s Oscar entry wins AFI Fest audience award

Grand jury awards were presented to “Butter Lamp” in live-action short category, and “Places Where We Lived” in animated short category.

15 November 2013 • 06:37 AMT
N. Korea denies sending military aid to Syrian government

Japanese media reports in August said Turkey had intercepted a shipment of gas masks and small arms from North Korea to Syria.

15 November 2013 • 06:24 AMT
Any negotiated nuke deal with Iran ‘failsafe’, Kerry says

Kerry said he told Netanyahu that the U.S. and Israel both agree that Iran should not be allowed to become a nuclear-armed nation.

15 November 2013 • 06:21 AMT
German officers to inspect Russian military base in Tajikistan

A total of 7,000 Russian troops are stationed at three military facilities collectively known as the 201st military base.

15 November 2013 • 05:40 AMT
Philippines typhoon official death rate soars

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Council said that 2,487 people had been hurt after Typhoon Haiyan struck four days ago.