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29 September 2013 • 13:32 AMT
Netanyahu heading to U.S. as ministers keep silent

The Israeli government has not officially reacted to the Iranian president’s remarks and his historic phone conversation with Obama.

29 September 2013 • 12:42 AMT
Twin blasts kill 33, wound 70 in Pakistani city

On Sept 27, remotely-controlled bomb has exploded on a bus carrying government employees, killing at least 17 people.

29 September 2013 • 12:20 AMT
250 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported Sept 22-29

Azerbaijan fired over 1800 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army’s press service said.

28 September 2013 • 14:42 AMT
515 dead in Pakistani quake, insurgents threaten relief efforts

A 6.8 magnitude aftershock jolted the same region, bringing down more buildings amid ongoing search and rescue efforts.

28 September 2013 • 11:42 AMT
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa to adapt “Night Film” noir novel into film

In “Night Film”, a journalist investigates the suspected suicide of a young beauty, and discovers she is the daughter of a reclusive horror film helmer.

28 September 2013 • 11:18 AMT
Syrian rebels reportedly capture military post near Jordan border

The post is in the southern city of Daraa where the uprising against President Bashar Assad’s regime began in March 2011.

28 September 2013 • 11:17 AMT
Lithuania noms “Conversations” for Foreign Language Oscar

The main characters are children and teenagers with “a special ability to describe the surrounding world.”

28 September 2013 • 10:59 AMT
Armenia included in EU honey exporters list

In 2012, honey production in Armenia dropped by 10 times, to total 100 tons, the situation prompted by climatic conditions.

28 September 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Protesters hurl shoes, eggs at Rouhani at Tehran airport

This culminated in a phone call with U.S. President Barack Obama – the first such top-level conversation in 30 years.

28 September 2013 • 10:19 AMT
Germany’s Social Democratic Party to launch coalition talks with Merkel

The CDU took about 41.5% of the vote. The SPD won 26%, the Greens 8.4%, and the former communist Left Party 8.6%.

28 September 2013 • 10:03 AMT
Major aftershock jolts Pakistan after deadly earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey said on its website that a 6.8 magnitude quake was felt in Pakistan’s southwestern Baluchistan province.

28 September 2013 • 09:38 AMT
Lavrov: UN’s Syria chemical weapons resolution precludes use of force

The issue of force if Syria is not compliant with the resolution has been a consistent sticking point between the U.S. and Russia.

28 September 2013 • 09:20 AMT
“Sisterland” bestselling novel to be adapted into paranormal drama

Sisterland tells the story of identical twin sisters born with paranormal abilities and how those abilities shape their very different lives.

28 September 2013 • 08:48 AMT
Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson-voiced “Free Birds” comedy trailer

Wilson voices Reggie, a turkey that is pardoned by the President and sent to live a life of luxury at Camp David.

28 September 2013 • 08:27 AMT
Cuarón talks challenges of recreating space in “Gravity” featurette

As well as revealing techniques, the video also explores astronauts who were consulted on the realities of life on a space station.

28 September 2013 • 08:12 AMT
Glendale to host lecture on The Armenian Legion and World War I

The traveling exhibit was created by the Armenian Museum of America and has been shown around the country, most recently in Boston.

28 September 2013 • 08:02 AMT
OSCE Minsk Group planning South Caucasus visit to talk summit meeting

The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group met with Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers in New York.

28 September 2013 • 08:00 AMT
ANCA backs Daylin Leach in Pennsylvania congressional primary

Leach is running in the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District to replace Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.

28 September 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Greek far-right leader arrested on criminal organization forming charges

The arrests come several days after the killing of a left-wing activist rapper by an alleged Golden Dawn member.

28 September 2013 • 07:09 AMT
“The Nut Job” animated comedy unveils new trailer

The family-friendly pic is directed by CGI veteran Peter Lepeniotis, based on his 2005 short animated film “Surly Squirrel”.

28 September 2013 • 06:49 AMT
Mandalay Vision nabs screen rights to “Preemptive Strike” cold war novel

The thriller is about what could have become one of the most dangerous moments during the back and forth between the U.S. and Soviet Union.

28 September 2013 • 06:29 AMT
“Horrible Bosses 2” hit comedy sequel release date set

The movie, which will reunite Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as put-upon employees, will open Nov. 26, 2014.

28 September 2013 • 06:08 AMT
Defense Minister Shoigu unveils Russia’s wartime plan

National Defense Center, the general headquarters for Supreme High Command in wartime, will be built on Moscow’s Frunzenskaya embankment.

28 September 2013 • 05:34 AMT
UN adopts binding resolution on Syria chemical weapons

The deal breaks a two-and-a-half year deadlock in the UN over Syria, where fighting between government forces and rebels rages on.

28 September 2013 • 05:23 AMT
Obama, Rouhani’s historic phone call focuses on Iran nuke issue

“The phone call was an important milestone – a calculated risk by two cautious leaders mindful of domestic constraints,” said Yasmin Alem.

27 September 2013 • 15:40 AMT
Boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers sinks off Indonesian coast

Search and rescue agency officials say 25 people were rescued and taken to Cikole village in the West Java district of Cianjur.

27 September 2013 • 15:20 AMT
Samsung submits new concessions to offset massive fine

“After lengthy discussions, Samsung has sent us a set of commitments seeking to address our concerns,” Joaquin Almunia said.

27 September 2013 • 15:04 AMT
UN chemical weapons inspectors in Syria for new probes

Next month’s UN report on the previous instances of gas being used will give more details of the August 21 incident.

27 September 2013 • 14:44 AMT
Blackberry reports second quarter net loss of $965mln

To put that into perspective, Apple sold nine million of its new iPhone 5S and 5C models on the opening weekend of sales.

27 September 2013 • 14:33 AMT
OSCE U.S. Co-chair says resumption of hostilities ‘the worst case’

“We need to find a realistic path forward and all of the parties should prepare themselves to accept compromises,” ambassador Warlick said.