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25 October 2013 • 06:38 AMT
ANCA urges White House to secure Armenian orphan rug display

“I ask you, in this spirit, to remove any obstacles to the Smithsonian’s display of this historic artwork,” ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian wrote.

25 October 2013 • 06:26 AMT
Oscar-nommed Robert Zemeckis developing “Marwencol” drama

“Marwencol” tells the unique story of Mark Hogancamp and the way he coped with severe memory loss he suffered after he was attacked.

25 October 2013 • 05:59 AMT
Iran’s top negotiator Araqchi to meet UN nuke agency chief

Araghchi played a key role in nuclear talks with six world powers described as encouraging after years of inconclusive meetings.

25 October 2013 • 05:46 AMT
At least 4 killed in Lebanon’s pro and anti-Assad clashes

Tripoli, with a small Alawite community living in the midst of a Sunni majority, is seen as one of Lebanon’s most volatile sectarian faultlines.

25 October 2013 • 05:38 AMT
Germany, France demand to strike “no-spying” deal with U.S.

Germany and France would seek a “mutual understanding” with the United States on cooperation between their intelligence agencies.

24 October 2013 • 17:38 AMT
Ford raises its profit forecast for 2013

Ford has been selling more than 60,000 of its F-series truck every month for the past five months, around a 10% improvement on 2012.

24 October 2013 • 17:28 AMT
Bank of America cutting up to 1,300 mortgage jobs

The employees are based in divisions that handle processing new mortgages and service home loans that are past due, a spokesman said.

24 October 2013 • 15:15 AMT
Gul asks Kazakh leader to help Turkey join Customs Union?

Nazarbayev has made a statement in which he proposed to dissolve the Eurasian Economic Union and extend the Customs Union.

24 October 2013 • 14:42 AMT
NASA hikes Earth impact risk for massive asteroid

If 2013 TV135 were to collide with the Earth, it would create an explosion 50 times greater than the biggest nuclear bomb ever detonated.

24 October 2013 • 14:01 AMT
Samsung announces 40 million Galaxy S4 sales

The flagship handset shifted an additional 10 million units in the last two months to reach the milestone six months on from its launch.

24 October 2013 • 13:37 AMT
EuFoA chief: EP rejected pro-Azeri formulations on Karabakh

“On top, a small group of caviar corrupted MEPs tried to misuse the situation to punish Armenia,” Michael Kambeck said.

24 October 2013 • 13:26 AMT
Central Bank of Armenia predicts jobless rate decrease in late 2013

Unemployment in the 35-45 age group remains a problem, with salaries as well as job opportunities continuing on below the average level.

24 October 2013 • 13:05 AMT
“The Mortal Instruments” fantasy sequel production to start next year

Lily Collins, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Sigourney Weaver are lined up to star in the sequel.

24 October 2013 • 12:24 AMT
Expert: European Parliament’s motion on Karabakh triggered by Azeri lobby

Mateusz Piskorski: EU has no intentions to sever ties with Armenia, despite the latter’s decision to join the Russia-led Customs Union.

24 October 2013 • 12:20 AMT
Hyundai creates most powerful street-focused Veloster Turbo ever

Exterior modifications give the Veloster Turbo an aggressive demeanor that perfectly complements the engine and chassis upgrades.

24 October 2013 • 11:50 AMT
Mercedes-Benz luxury brand helps boost Daimler 3Q net profit

The company said its factories were using most of their capacity and would add special production shifts during the rest of the year.

24 October 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Tom Cruise, “Oblivion” helmer reteam for “Go Like Hell” racing drama

The project tells the true story of the competition between the Ford Motor Company and Italian sports car designer Enzo Ferrari.

24 October 2013 • 11:30 AMT
Russian expert: European Parliament can’t determine own priorities

Krylov: EP must prioritize the principle of people’s right for self-determination, considering Europe’s policy of human rights defence.

24 October 2013 • 10:46 AMT
Turkish President defends China defense deal amid U.S. concerns

Turkey has said it is likely to sign the $3.4 billion missile defense deal with CPMIEC but that its decision is not yet final.

24 October 2013 • 10:30 AMT
Berlusconi ordered to stand trial for alleged bribery

Berlusconi is accused of paying the left-wing senator 3mln euros to defect to his party in 2006 and help bring down the government.

24 October 2013 • 10:26 AMT
EP issues Karabakh motion to avenge for Armenia’s CU accession?

Shavarsh Kocharyan: the motion authors must realize that the document can negatively affect the settlement progress.

24 October 2013 • 10:19 AMT
Egypt’s Islamists call for protests in support of Morsi

Morsi’s followers accuse the government of becoming increasingly authoritarian and taking the country back to the days of Mubarak.

24 October 2013 • 10:05 AMT
Apple reportedly preparing for e-book gift giving

Apple’s patent filing also notes that the system can work with other digital mediums, like audio and video files.

24 October 2013 • 09:58 AMT
Stronger Chinese manufacturing pushes oil price higher

The $8.5 trillion economy grew 7.7 percent from a year earlier, putting it on track to achieve Beijing’s 2013 target of 7.5 percent.

24 October 2013 • 09:21 AMT
Germany’s Merkel calls Obama amid phone tapping claims

News magazine Der Spiegel, which has published material from NSA leaker Edward Snowden, said its research triggered the response.

24 October 2013 • 09:04 AMT
Iran stopped enriching uranium to 20 percent, top MP says

Hosseini also said Tehran had only stopped enriching uranium to levels above the 5 percent needed for civilian power stations.

24 October 2013 • 08:37 AMT
“Inception” star Tom Hardy to play Elton John in “Rocketman” biopic

Known for his role as the evil Bane in Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight Rises”, Hardy will next be seen in “Locke” and “Mad Max: Fury Road”.

24 October 2013 • 08:20 AMT
“Bridesmaids” helmer to produce “Peanuts” iconic comics adaptation

Paul Feig hit his stride directing “Bridesmaids” and “The Heat” and next will helm for a spy comedy that will star Melissa McCarthy.

24 October 2013 • 07:59 AMT
Jamie Dornan picked as new lead for “50 Shades” bestseller adaptation

Charlie Hunnam infamously backed out of the project a week and a half ago, setting off a feverish pursuit to find his replacement.

24 October 2013 • 07:13 AMT
University of Minnesota hosts lecture on Musa Dagh Resistance

A Q&A session followed a presentation of some 30 pictures depicting scenes from the Musa Daghians’ rescue by French warships.