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23 October 2013 • 05:59 AMT
“500 Days of Summer” scribes to adapt “Me Before You” bestseller

“Me Before You” is the story of a young English woman hired as the caretaker for an affluent Londoner paralyzed in an accident.

23 October 2013 • 05:56 AMT
Turkish Deputy PM addresses LAWAC, spreads lies

However, the extent of questions from the audience indicated that they were more aware of current trends in Turkish politics.

23 October 2013 • 05:30 AMT
Andy Serkis to produce “The Bone Season” novel adaptation

The first book centers on a 19-year-old clairvoyant named Paige Mahoney, who roams the streets of London in 2059 as a criminal.

23 October 2013 • 05:21 AMT
HTC reportedly halts at least one main manufacturing line

“Like any manufacturer, we do volume planning to optimize our lines, our manufacturing and production facilities,” Ben Ho said.

23 October 2013 • 04:59 AMT
Kerry: Syrian opposition not yet committed to talks with Assad govt.

Al-Qaeda-linked extremist groups damaged the credibility of the fractured opposition to Assad and drawn battle lines among rebel forces.

23 October 2013 • 04:34 AMT
U.S. defends drone strikes in Yemen, Pakistan amid rights groups’ charges

The unmanned raids targeting terror suspects were a “course of action least likely to result in the loss of innocent life”, the White House said.

23 October 2013 • 04:20 AMT
Saudi upset at Obama policies on Iran, Syria, threatens rift with U.S.

Saudi Arabia gave a clear sign of its displeasure last week when it rejected a coveted two-year term on the U.N. Security Council.

22 October 2013 • 17:41 AMT
Apple unveils updated MacBook Pro models with retina displays

The flash-based storage is faster and it comes with Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The New 13-inch model starts at $1,299 instead of $1,499.

22 October 2013 • 17:19 AMT
Germany offers cluster system within NATO

Germany, Italy, Spain and others declined calls by NATO in 2006 to move troops based in calm areas of Afghanistan to the violent south.

22 October 2013 • 15:07 AMT
Turkey’s Dersim residents hope for restoration of Armenian church

Though the major part of the church, dilapidated after lengthy wars, collapsed, Armenian inscriptions can still be read on the ruins.

22 October 2013 • 14:40 AMT
Azeri shelling in Tavush province leaves 1 killed, 2 injured

The representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk has been informed of the incident.

22 October 2013 • 14:30 AMT
From the history of Armenian coins. 1st ever paper money circulated in Armenia in 19th century

In early 19th century, Eastern part of Armenia was annexed to the Russian Empire with the latter’s paper currency entering into circulation. This was the first time ever paper currency was circulated in Armenia to last for 100 years till 1917: among banknotes circulated were those of Russian emperors Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II.

22 October 2013 • 13:55 AMT
U.S. economy adds 148,000 jobs, unemployment drops to 7.2%

Employment in professional and business services in the U.S. grew at the fastest pace with 32,000 new jobs added.

22 October 2013 • 13:32 AMT
Iran presents Russia with U.S. machine-based spy drone

Iran also claimed in 2011 to have captured a larger and more sophisticated U.S.-made RQ-170 Sentinel UAV, used by the CIA.

22 October 2013 • 13:01 AMT
EU relaunches accession talks with Turkey after 3-year break

Turkey began negotiations to join the EU in 2005, 18 years after applying, but a series of political obstacles have slowed progress.

22 October 2013 • 12:28 AMT
“True Blood” star Nelsan Ellis joins James Brown bio “Get On Up”

Ellis has been set to play Bobby Byrd, James Brown’s longtime friend and musical collaborator in the Tate Taylor-directed film.

22 October 2013 • 12:25 AMT
U.S. reportedly suspends non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels

The 13 rebel groups, led by the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front, called on supporters of the Syrian opposition to embrace Sharia law.

22 October 2013 • 12:09 AMT
EU seeks to find further cooperation routes with Armenia

The European Union will need to study and review all of the earlier planned programs with Yerevan, Traian Hristea said.

22 October 2013 • 12:08 AMT
78 killed, nearly 90 injured in South Sudan attack

The UN mission in South Sudan said more than 30 people had been flown to the nearest towns for medical treatment.

22 October 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Benedict Cumberbatch to replace Tom Hardy in “Everest” drama?

Doug Liman’s film was set to star Hardy as British mountaineer George Mallory, who tried twice to scale Mount Everest during the 1920s.

22 October 2013 • 11:25 AMT
UK Foreign Secretary calls on Syrian opposition to join peace talks

William Hague said the opposition, elements of which are loathe to negotiate with Assad’s government, should attend the talks.

22 October 2013 • 11:23 AMT
NATO chief says Ukraine, Georgia will not accede to alliance in 2014

Ukraine has decided to abandon its long-standing bid to join NATO, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told journalists.

22 October 2013 • 11:19 AMT
Radcliffe, Pattinson among richest British celebrities under 30

Rounding out the top five on the rich list are Keira Knightley ($60.13 million) and Emma Watson ($45.05 million).

22 October 2013 • 10:59 AMT
Hovnanian School to host annual Art in Fall exhibition

The venue offers emerging and established artists an opportunity to exhibit and sell their art in a professionally organized setting.

22 October 2013 • 10:56 AMT
YerevanShow-2013 international jewellery exhibit to kick off Oct 28

To participate in the exhibition are well-known jewellery and watch manufacturers and distributors from around the world.

22 October 2013 • 10:49 AMT
Protest against Turkish Deputy PM arrival held in LA

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is a large network of local councils, which hosts numerous events with high-level politicians.

22 October 2013 • 10:22 AMT
Oil below $100 ahead of U.S. employment report release

The Schork Report estimated that U.S. commercial crude oil stocks are at the third highest level for October since 1930.

22 October 2013 • 10:08 AMT
Nokia unveils its first Windows-based tablet

The case is made from a single piece of plastic which tapers thinner towards the edges and will come in a range of bright colors.

22 October 2013 • 09:56 AMT
Facebook introducing video advertising within mobile apps

In September, Facebook tested a feature to automatically play videos from other users when they appeared in its apps.

22 October 2013 • 09:54 AMT
“47 Ronin” fantasy action trailer features Keanu Reeves

The film centres around a group of samurai who hire outcast Kai (Reeves) to seek revenge against the warlord who killed their master.