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16 October 2013 • 07:48 AMT
21 killed as minibus explodes in Syrian town

Opposition activists told the Observatory the minibus drove over a mine planted by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.

16 October 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Magnolia nabs Dostoevsky’s tale adaptation “The Double”

Richard Ayoade directed and co-wrote with Avi Korine “The Double,” which stars Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska.

16 October 2013 • 07:02 AMT
Affleck’s “Gone Girl,” Daniel Radcliffe’s “Frankenstein” release dates set

Fox 2000 has decided to put more distance between its upcoming Frankenstein pic and Universal’s Dracula Untold.

16 October 2013 • 07:01 AMT
Sony launches A7, A7R mirrorless 36.4 megapixel digital cameras

Sony is also launching a new Cyber-shot RX10 camera with a high-zoom capability. It will be available in November for $1,300.

16 October 2013 • 06:48 AMT
Clashes with police reported during Brazil teacher protests

Teachers in Rio are demanding better working conditions and salaries and have the support of colleagues in other cities.

16 October 2013 • 06:37 AMT
Woody Allen names new Colin Firth-starring film “Magic in the Moonlight”

“The Midnight in Paris” director is shooting the film in the South of France and will write, produce and direct the picture.

16 October 2013 • 06:26 AMT
Intel Q3 results modestly beat expectations

“We’re not happy with the one-quarter push but it does point to how difficult these problems are to solve,” Stacy Smith said.

16 October 2013 • 06:20 AMT
Forbes names Ashton Kutcher highest-paid TV actor

The former “That ’70s Show” star earned an estimated $24 million between in one year, mostly from his regular stint on “Two and a Half Men.”

16 October 2013 • 06:13 AMT
Fitch places U.S. AAA credit grade on rating watch negative

“The political brinkmanship and reduced financing flexibility could increase the risk of a U.S. default,” Fitch said in a statement.

16 October 2013 • 05:56 AMT
“That Awkward Moment” Zac Efron comedy unveils red band trailer

Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan star as three buddies who vow to stay single after one of them is dumped.

16 October 2013 • 05:42 AMT
“The Luminaries” murder mystery wins Man Booker Prize

Just 28, author Elizabeth Catton, became the youngest winner in the history of the prize, which dates to 1969.

16 October 2013 • 05:40 AMT
Brazil’s Federal Police want to question Snowden

The fallout over the spy programs led Rousseff to cancel a planned visit to the U.S., where she was to attend a state dinner.

16 October 2013 • 05:23 AMT
At least 13 killed as Typhoon Wipha hits Japan

Many people died when their homes collapsed or were buried in mudslides on the island. Two were found dead near a river.

15 October 2013 • 18:34 AMT
Coca-Cola reports $2.45bn net income in third quarter

In China, volume increased 9 percent, including an 8 percent rise in soft drinks, without any significant pricing promotions.

15 October 2013 • 15:38 AMT
Russian police detain Azeri murder suspect amid anti-immigrant riots

Orhan Zahid-oglu Zeynalov of Azerbaijan was wanted for the killing last week of a 25-year-old Muscovite in the neighborhood of Biryulyovo.

15 October 2013 • 15:01 AMT
Injighulyan never sought to leave for 3rd country: Armenian captive’s cousin

Earlier, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross met with the Armenian captive Hakob Injighulyan in Azerbaijan.

15 October 2013 • 14:13 AMT
Syria war damage estimated at $100 billion: Deputy PM

“According to preliminary estimates, I believe it is $100 billion. Plus or minus 10% because this is not a final figure,” he said.

15 October 2013 • 13:28 AMT
Commercial banks increasingly favor SMEs’ crediting: study

At present, 80 000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are operating in Armenia, providing a GDP share of 40%.

15 October 2013 • 12:24 AMT
Alexander Skarsgard, Jamie Dornan to replace Hunnam in “50 Shades”?

The film has announced that Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber has been hired to refine the EL James’s novel-based script.

15 October 2013 • 12:16 AMT
Article: Turkey covers up Armenian Genocide

“Dink had long endured threats by Turkish nationalists for his statements on the Armenian Genocide,” Syuzanna Petrosyan writes.

15 October 2013 • 11:39 AMT
“The White Storm” thriller to open Asian Film Festival

Japanese hit family drama and winner of Jury Prize at the 2013 Cannes “Like Father, Like Son” will headline the sidebar Cineast Delights.

15 October 2013 • 11:21 AMT
Dropping demand, heavy taxes affect small & medium businesses: study

“Southern regions of Armenia are more affected by the dropping demand, with no serious investment projects initiated there,” Jrbashyan said.

15 October 2013 • 11:08 AMT
Death toll from Philippines quake raises to 85

Bohol police chief Dennis Agustin said that 69 of the deaths came from the province, where the quake hit near the town of Carmen.

15 October 2013 • 10:54 AMT
Chemical terror attack reportedly prevented in Russia

“The action was planned in order to influence the decisions of the authorities and international organizations,” investigators said.

15 October 2013 • 10:39 AMT
About 300 migrants rescued in waters between Sicily, Libya

Now the Syrian civil war and unrest in Egypt and other Arab and African countries are fuelling the flow of refugees.

15 October 2013 • 10:19 AMT
Oil becalms near $102 as U.S. lawmakers seek deal on debt ceiling

Ken Hasegawa, energy desk manager at Newedge Brokerage, said even if a deal is reached traders still had concerns about the U.S. economy.

15 October 2013 • 10:19 AMT
Moscow police to detain Caucasus nationals carrying knives, pistols

The move was initiated following anti-migrant riots that targeted a vegetable warehouse in the city’s south over the weekend.

15 October 2013 • 10:17 AMT
Jason Issacs joins Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe in “John Wick” action

Jason Isaacs has also joined the cast of Brad Pitt’s WWII thriller “Fury,” alongside the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman and Michael Pena.

15 October 2013 • 10:01 AMT
Russia, Jordan may benefit from Synopsys Armenia Education program

“The strength of Synopsys’ university program is a vital part of the company’s success in Armenia,” said Rich Goldman.

15 October 2013 • 09:19 AMT
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” unveils first TV spot

Catching Fire centres around Hunger Games-winning tributes Katniss and Peeta as they embark on a Victor’s Tour.