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10 September 2013 • 06:57 AMT
At least 43 killed as bus crashes in Guatemala

Local television said many passengers were vendors taking farm produce to market. The government declared 3 days of national mourning.

10 September 2013 • 06:28 AMT
Author Chris Bohjalian to receive ANCA Freedom Award

His new novel, “The Light in the Ruins,” debuted as a New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and national Indiebound bestseller.

10 September 2013 • 06:05 AMT
Nadal beats Djokovic to win 13th Grand Slam title

Serbia’s Djokovic has now tasted defeat in two consecutive U.S. Open finals after his five-set loss to Andy Murray in 2012.

10 September 2013 • 05:50 AMT
Norwegian center-right leader Erna Solberg to form new govt.

“I will seek the resignation of my government after the presentation of the national budget on October 14,” Stoltenberg said.

10 September 2013 • 05:26 AMT
Obama speaks as Russia offers int’l control over Syrian chemical weapons

Obama said he has not made up his mind whether he will forge ahead with military action if Congress votes his proposal down.

09 September 2013 • 18:35 AMT
Armenian MPs demand explanation on Customs Union

“The National Assembly was left out of the process and possesses no information on what’s going on,” Nikol Pashinyan said.

09 September 2013 • 15:14 AMT
Sony rolls out PS Vita TV at Tokyo Game Show

Measuring at 6cm by 10cm, the device also supports PS4 remote play, as well as video streaming services.

09 September 2013 • 15:08 AMT
Obama mentions nonexistent compromise in Karabakh settlement

The new U.S. co-chair of the OSCE MG James Warlick passed President Obama’s address to his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev.

09 September 2013 • 14:25 AMT
Central Bank of Armenia chair hails Karabakh’s banking system

8 banks are currently operating in Karabakh, providing an adequate competitive environment in the republic.

09 September 2013 • 13:50 AMT
New U.S. co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group starts visit to South Caucasus

This is the first visit of Mr. Warlick, who assumed the post last month, in the capacity of the OSCE MG co-chair.

09 September 2013 • 13:42 AMT
U.S. disagrees with Russia’s request for IAEA analysis on Syrian reactor

“I can confirm that the IAEA has received a formal request from the Russian Federation,” IAEA spokesperson Gill Tudor said.

09 September 2013 • 13:23 AMT
Unknown Van Gogh painting discovered

However thanks to new research techniques and a two-year investigation, it concluded the artwork was by the artist.

09 September 2013 • 13:20 AMT
Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” predictable but stunning sci-fi: review

“Gravity is a film that takes chances – a big blockbuster spectacle that also aspires to be a quiet, intimate character study,” the review said.

09 September 2013 • 13:04 AMT
Focus Features nabs Jason Bateman-directed “Bad Words” comedy

Andrew Dodge wrote the original screenplay; it is his first to be produced, and it was selected for “The Black List” in 2011.

09 September 2013 • 12:34 AMT
“Riddick” Vin Diesel sci-fi thriller beats “The Butler” to top box office

“Elysium,” “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine” and “The World’s End” rounded out the top ten.

09 September 2013 • 12:29 AMT
Armenia ranks 128th in 2013 World Happiness Report

It’s a better result than Georgia’s (134th) but worse than that of Azerbaijan and Turkey which rank 116th and 77th respectively.

09 September 2013 • 12:26 AMT
“Unforgiven” remake gets Eastwood blessing, warm welcome in Venice

In the film a legendary former Samurai is coaxed out of retirement by an old friend seeking a reward for avenging a knife attack on a prostitute.

09 September 2013 • 12:11 AMT
Armenia to host skyrunning tournament on Mount Aragats

All those whose physical shape and technical training meet tournament requirements are eligible for participation.

09 September 2013 • 11:24 AMT
Google offers further concessions to settle antitrust probe

“The Commission received a proposal from Google and is assessing it,” EU Commission spokesman Jonathan Todd said.

09 September 2013 • 11:07 AMT
German intelligence says Assad didn’t order chemical attack

Barack Obama is urging the U.S. Congress to approve military action to deter the Syrian regime from using chemical weapons.

09 September 2013 • 10:50 AMT
Liturgy served in Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar island

A baptism ceremony was for the first time held in the Church in the presence of numerous guests from Diaspora.

09 September 2013 • 10:12 AMT
Italian parliamentary committee debating Berlusconi fate

Italy’s highest criminal court upheld Berlusconi’s tax fraud conviction, four-year prison term and ban from public office last month.

09 September 2013 • 10:01 AMT
China economy shows fresh signs of resilience in August: WSJ

” It won’t be a strong recovery but it’s increasingly clear we’ve bottomed,” says Stephen Green of Standard Chartered Bank.

09 September 2013 • 09:46 AMT
Kurdish militants halt withdrawal from Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said last month that his government was still attached to the principle of peace with the PKK.

09 September 2013 • 09:30 AMT
Shushi-set “Murmur of Ruins” to screen in Paris

Set in a post-ceasefire Shushi the film tells the story of survival, as depicted by actual residents of the town in Nagrono Karabakh.

09 September 2013 • 09:06 AMT
Coldplay return with “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” song “Atlas”

The new track “Atlas” will be included on the film’s soundtrack, which will be released to tie in with the highly-anticipated sequel in November.

09 September 2013 • 08:45 AMT
Amazon considers offering its smartphone for free, report says

The retailer is understood to be aiming to ‘grab a meaningful market share’ by tempting consumers using iPhones and Galaxy phones.

09 September 2013 • 08:25 AMT
Apple tests 4.8-inch, 6-inch screens for future iPhones: source

That would be a sizable leap from the 4-inch screen of the iPhone 5 released last year, and, at the upper end, would be one of the largest on the market.

09 September 2013 • 07:52 AMT
Nissan launches smartwatch monitoring vehicle performance

“Wearable technology is fast becoming the next big thing and we want to take advantage of this innovative technology,” Dunsmore said.

09 September 2013 • 07:16 AMT
10% economic growth expected in Artsakh by yearend

Artsakh’s Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan believes that 10% economic growth will be secured till the end of the current year.