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04 October 2013 • 13:55 AMT
“Harry Potter” helmer to adapt “Who is Jake Ellis?” hit comic into movie

The comic centres around former CIA analyst, who begins to see visions of an espionage expert called Jake Ellis after escaping from an illegal laboratory.

04 October 2013 • 13:00 AMT
Microchip engineering may become Armenia’s advantage in IT: PM

President Serzh Sargsyan attended the opening of DigiTec Expo 2013 exhibit to last through October 6.

04 October 2013 • 12:03 AMT
Turkish PM Erdogan says would run for president if asked by party

Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for a decade, cannot run again as prime minister in a general election in 2015.

04 October 2013 • 11:57 AMT
Tropical Storm Karen poised to lash U.S. cost

Karen is forecast to lash the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a weak hurricane or tropical storm.

04 October 2013 • 11:33 AMT
From the history of Armenian coins. Armenia-themed coins minted in Ancient Rome

Armenia found itself in a complicated situation after the downfall of Artashesian dynasty, having become an apple of discord between Rome and Parthia. Under an agreement between the two, a new royal dynasty was established in Armenia, with Parthian Arsacid (Arshakuni) Dynasty taking the throne to rule from 66 to 428 AD.

04 October 2013 • 08:56 AMT
U.S. requests Armenian PM to delay visit over shutdown

The Prime Minister was supposed to participate in the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings.

04 October 2013 • 08:41 AMT
Polish minister learning French amid Ashton replacement speculations

When asked if he wants the EU job when it comes up next year, he did not rule it out, saying only that he is “flattered” by the question.

04 October 2013 • 07:59 AMT
Samsung expects record profits for July-to-September quarter

The success of its Galaxy range of smartphones has seen Samsung become the leading player in the global mobile phone market.

04 October 2013 • 07:39 AMT
Woman shot dead in Capitol pursuit

A woman driver was shot and killed by U.S. police after trying to ram through a White House barricade with a young child in the car.

04 October 2013 • 07:22 AMT
Guillermo del Toro pays homage to classic horror films in “The Simpsons”

The renowned filmmaker brings classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster in the 2-minute-45-second opening titles.

04 October 2013 • 06:57 AMT
Slamdance Film Fest winner “The Dirties” bows in limited release

The drama revolves around two best friends who film a comedy about getting revenge on bullies at their high school.

04 October 2013 • 06:35 AMT
Reese Witherspoon to topline Disney fairy-tale comedy “Happily Ever After”

The idea is to catch up with a prince and princess about 10 years after they have ridden off into the sunset for their “happily ever after.”

04 October 2013 • 06:27 AMT
“Encouraging progress” on Syria chemical inspections reported

Concerted international action to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons was agreed by the UN Security Council last week.

04 October 2013 • 05:57 AMT
Italian Senate committee likely to launch Berlusconi expulsion process

Berlusconi’s political future has been under threat when Italy’s top court rejected a final appeal and found him guilty of a massive tax fraud scheme.

04 October 2013 • 05:45 AMT
Obama cancels trip to Asia amid government shutdown

The shutdown has left more than 700,000 employees on unpaid leave and closed national parks, tourist sites, government websites.

03 October 2013 • 15:02 AMT
Russia to test launch newest ballistic missile by yearend

The RS-26, a solid-propellant ICBM, will supplement the Yars and Topol-M missiles that are currently in service with Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces.

03 October 2013 • 14:32 AMT
Turkey likely to ink China missile defense deal, risks ties with U.S.

Turkey is scrambling to bolster its air defenses because it feels its border is at risk of attacks spilling over from the war in neighboring Syria.

03 October 2013 • 14:15 AMT
Zvartnots airport old terminal to be demolished?

The old terminal of Zvartnots airport is at present a dangerous construction, Armenia International Airports CJSC said in a statement.

03 October 2013 • 13:17 AMT
Armenia to export drones to Denmark

According to the UITE Executive Director, the winner of the unmanned aircraft competition has registered an enterprise to manufacture commercial drones.

03 October 2013 • 12:44 AMT
Lies, insinuations never beneath Baku’s dignity

Serzh Sargsayn had hardly returned from PACE session when Azerbaijan hurried to yet again to stack up accusations against the Armenian leader.

03 October 2013 • 11:30 AMT
At least 5 dead as plane crashes in Nigeria’s Lagos

Yakubu Dati, coordinating general manager of Nigeria’s airports authority, said that at least five passengers had been killed.

03 October 2013 • 11:18 AMT
Parliament adopts President-proposed amnesty bill

According to Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan, the bill will cover 1200-1300 prisoners, with amnesty to last through December 25.

03 October 2013 • 11:04 AMT
Amazon rumored to be working on smartphone with 3D interface

Apparently, rather than being a full-on 3D phone like the LG Optimus 3D, the device – codename Smith – will feature a 3D user interface.

03 October 2013 • 10:49 AMT
Russia hopeful Putin, Obama will meet in Indonesia: Kremlin

Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said that the planned meeting during the upcoming APEC summit was Russia’s initiative.

03 October 2013 • 10:20 AMT
“Friday the 13th” horror sequel to be filmed as “found Footage”

The first “Friday the 13th” movie was released in 2009 with Michael Bay as one of the producers.

03 October 2013 • 10:04 AMT
U.S. team in Armenia to help improve prison system

DOC hosted Armenian correctional officials in May and Aug. They visited Wisconsin prisons and attended a number of training sessions.

03 October 2013 • 09:03 AMT
Kerry says Iran’s willingness to solve nuke dispute should be tested

“You have to exhaust the remedies before you ratchet up to a next tier of remedies that may have more dramatic consequences,” Kerry said.

03 October 2013 • 08:51 AMT
42 dead as migrant boat sinks off Sicily

Coast guard spokesman said 163 people had been pulled from the sea but others were still in the water and more deaths were feared.

03 October 2013 • 08:36 AMT
Health of world’s oceans deteriorating, report says

It urges much more focused fisheries management, and a priority list for tackling the key groups of chemicals that cause most harm.

03 October 2013 • 08:04 AMT
Matthew McConaughey to receive Hollywood Actor Award

In the film, McConaughey portrays Ron Woodroof who begins importing and selling nontoxic, anti-viral medications to fight AIDS.