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07 October 2013 • 08:31 AMT
Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones in “Invisible Woman” period drama trailer

The period drama stars Ralph Fiennes as the famous author Charles Dickens and Felicity Jones as his mistress.

07 October 2013 • 08:11 AMT
200 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported Sept 29-Oct 5

Azerbaijan fired over 2500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said.

07 October 2013 • 07:54 AMT
Armenia posts 6,1% upsurge in bread prices

In January-August 2013, flour produced in Armenia decreased by 35,1% to total 92 752 tons against 141 841 tons in 2012.

07 October 2013 • 07:20 AMT
U.S., Russia agree to press UN for Syria peace talks in mid-November

Kerry and Lavrov met on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit, where they signed a deal on nuke risk reduction centers in Washington and Moscow.

07 October 2013 • 07:01 AMT
Clooney, Bullock sci-fi “Gravity” breaks record with $55 mln debut

It also becomes the largest openings ever for Bullock and Clooney, and the 2nd largest for director Alfonso Cuaron.

07 October 2013 • 06:41 AMT
“Hobbit” trilogy price tag exceeds half a billion dollars

Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy – the second installment opens this December – is the most expensive movie-making endeavor ever.

07 October 2013 • 06:36 AMT
“La Jaula De Oro” wins best film at Zurich Festival

Finsterworld, Frauke Finsterwalder’s darkly comic feature debut, won best film in the German-language feature category.

07 October 2013 • 06:09 AMT
Typhoon strikes southeastern China with powerful winds, rains

Elsewhere in Asia, a typhoon east of the northern Philippines blew away with no impact on the country.

07 October 2013 • 05:51 AMT
At least 50 killed in Egypt’s pro- and anti-Morsi clashes

Supporters of Morsi marched in several cities, as the military-backed government marked the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.

07 October 2013 • 05:35 AMT
Int’l. experts begin overseeing Syria chemical weapons destruction

“Let it be clear that it is the Syrians who do the actual destroying while we monitor, observe, verify and report,” he said.

05 October 2013 • 14:00 AMT
Aaron Eckhart as a monster in “I, Frankenstein” trailer

In the first trailer for I, Frankenstein, Adam (Eckhart) emerges in the modern world after being given life 200 years ago.

05 October 2013 • 13:46 AMT
Vayots Dzor province hosting Areni Wine Festival

Areni Wine Festival agenda will include a wine tasting event, harvest festival, games and theatrical performances.

05 October 2013 • 12:53 AMT
Kerry: govt. shutdown doesn’t change U.S. commitment

Kerry dismissed suggestions that the U.S. interests in the region were weakened by Obama’s absence at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

05 October 2013 • 12:08 AMT
15 Libyan solders killed in gunmen attack

More recently, Libya has been hit by a months-long wave of attacks targeting military officers, activists, judges and security agents.

05 October 2013 • 11:49 AMT
Fox picks up “The Simpsons” for historic 26th season

Last Sunday’s The Simpsons’ 25th season premiere ranked as the No. 1 entertainment program of the night among Adults 18-49.

05 October 2013 • 11:37 AMT
Closer EU ties with post-Soviet states not aimed against Russia: Estonia FM

“The Eastern Partnership program is not an anti-Russian one, cooperation with post-Soviet republics being beneficial to the latters,” he said.

05 October 2013 • 10:49 AMT
Possible Leonardo da Vinci painting surfaces in Swiss bank vault

The 24-by-18-inch painting depicts Marquesa Isabella d’Este, a Renaissance noblewoman and patron of the arts.

05 October 2013 • 10:37 AMT
Govt. employs 2 mln to monitor web activity in China: media

The Beijing News says the monitors, described as internet opinion analysts, are on state and commercial payrolls.

05 October 2013 • 10:01 AMT
Rostelecom to invest $26 mln, launch Multimedia Center in Gyumri

Sergey Kalugin gave high assessment to Armenia’s communication infrastructures, also presenting Rostelecom’s investment programs.

05 October 2013 • 09:18 AMT
Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley in “Ender’s Game” sci-fi TV spot

The countdown to Ender’s Game continues with a new TV spot.

05 October 2013 • 08:45 AMT
Japanese author Haruki Murakami touted as Nobel Prize front runner

Murakami’s novels, such as “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” have won critical acclaim and a huge following both in Japan and abroad.

05 October 2013 • 08:30 AMT
No Armenia-EU deal to be inked in Vilnius: EU Commissioner rep.

“We’re trying to find routes for further cooperation with Armenia, based on the existing achievements,” Peter Stano said.

05 October 2013 • 07:56 AMT
Twitter plans to raise $1billion in stock market debut

The company said its revenue more than doubled to $254 million in the first six months of this year.

05 October 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Syria gives additional detains on chemical weapons program

According to declassified French intelligence, Syria’s chemical arsenal includes more than 1,000 tonnes of chemical agents and precursor chemicals.

05 October 2013 • 07:20 AMT
Israeli PM says Iranians “deserve better,” warns of “immortal regime”

Benjamin Netanyahu said the new President, Hassan Rouhani, could not “change the real decisions” made by the Supreme Leader.

04 October 2013 • 16:05 AMT
Cairo clashes leave 1 Muslim Brotherhood supporter dead

The Brotherhood won every election after a popular uprising ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011, but became deeply unpopular under Morsi’s rule.

04 October 2013 • 15:55 AMT
Assad says Turkey will pay for supporting Syrian rebels

Assad called Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan “bigoted” and said Ankara was allowing terrorists to cross into Syria.

04 October 2013 • 15:47 AMT
Fule hopes for Vilnius summit to promote Eastern Partnership agenda

“Our partners can determine themselves what they mean in closer relations with EU,” Stefan Fule said.

04 October 2013 • 15:30 AMT
Top QC: time to recognize Karabakh as independent state

An international conference Artsakh Liberation Struggle: From Gulistan Till Our Days kicked off in Stepanakert.

04 October 2013 • 14:21 AMT
Adopt Films nabs Cannes jury prize winner, Palestinian Oscar entry “Omar”

The story follows young Palestinian baker Omar, whose loyalty to family and country are complicated by his love for a beautiful young student.