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31 August 2013 • 12:59 AMT
Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” sci-fi poster features George Clooney

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star as a pair of astronauts who become separated from their craft during a routine mission.

31 August 2013 • 12:45 AMT
Putin slams allegations against Assad govt. chemical attack as “provocation”

“Claims that the proof exists, but is classified and cannot be presented to anybody are below criticism,” the Russian leader said.

31 August 2013 • 12:34 AMT
18 killed in Afghan suicide bomber attack

Separately, a NATO service member was killed by insurgents in the country’s east, according to a military statement.

31 August 2013 • 12:07 AMT
Reps. Pallone, Grimm congratulate Karabakh on 22nd independence anniv.

“Formation of the NKR in 1991 was a testament to fundamental principles of freedom and democracy,” the letters said.

31 August 2013 • 11:37 AMT
200 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported August 25-31

Azerbaijan fired over 1200 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said.

31 August 2013 • 11:12 AMT
1st look at Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford on “Expendables 3” set

From the outfit “Star Wars” actor Ford dons, it seemingly suggests that his character, Max Drummer, is a pilot.

31 August 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Universal shifts Luke Evans-starring “Dracula” release date

The film, directed by Gary Shore and starring Luke Evans, was originally slated for Aug. 8, 2014.

31 August 2013 • 10:17 AMT
UN analysis of Syria samples may take 2 weeks: diplomats

UN chief Ban Ki-moon said this to delegates from Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States during a meeting in New York.

31 August 2013 • 09:55 AMT
Paper: Russia postpones arms supply to Syria over Damascus failure to pay

The 12 MiG-29M/M2 jets that Russia agreed to sell to Syria will not be supplied before 2016-2017.

31 August 2013 • 09:40 AMT
15 killed, 26 injured in Shanghai refrigeration plant ammonia leak

The accident happened at a plant in the Baoshan district of the east coast city, six of the injured are in serious condition.

31 August 2013 • 09:24 AMT
Al Qaeda-linked militant affiliates call for attack on Egyptian army

Scores of Egyptian security forces have been killed in a series of attacks by suspected Islamist militants since President Morsi was deposed last month.

31 August 2013 • 09:18 AMT
Nokia promises Amber update for Lumia Windows Phone 8s by Sept

The Finnish phone maker is rolling out the update for its Lumia 920, Lumia 820, Lumia 720, Lumia 620 and Lumia 520 as well as their variants.

31 August 2013 • 09:11 AMT
Google buys smartwatch maker WIMM Labs

Google’s exact use of WIMM Labs technology is unknown, but the majority of its staff now work in the Android team.

31 August 2013 • 08:58 AMT
Alicia Silverstone in “Ass Backwards” road trip comedy trailer

The comedy is about two clueless best friends who travel to their hometown to reclaim a crown they never won.

31 August 2013 • 08:38 AMT
“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” animated comedy unveils new clip

There are tacodiles, shrimpanzees, apple pie-thons and a bunch of other food/animal hybrid puns on the animated island.

31 August 2013 • 08:30 AMT
Obama-Putin meeting not on G20 summit agenda: U.S. official

Obama cancelled his scheduled meeting with Putin in Moscow after Russia gave temporary asylum to U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Showden.

31 August 2013 • 08:03 AMT
NKR Foreign Ministry: Azerbaijan using Syria crisis for political gain

Azerbaijan, whose attempts to undermine Karabakh conflict settlement efforts are becoming more evident, has resorted to new propaganda tricks.

31 August 2013 • 07:30 AMT
Obama: we can’t let Assad get away with chemical attack

The timing of the strike had been considered unlikely before UN weapons experts probing evidence from the August 21 attack left Syria.

31 August 2013 • 07:15 AMT
France’s Hollande says strike on Syria possible by Sept 4

Hollande said the British Parliament’s rebuff would not influence the course of action Paris would take.

30 August 2013 • 15:18 AMT
Nokia unveils Here Auto in-dash navigation system

It allows users to do things like find exactly where they left their car and even check fuel and tyre pressure levels.

30 August 2013 • 15:16 AMT
Shazam rolls out new Android app

Version 4.0 of the software offers a streamlined design and features faster identification of music, TV shows and adverts.

30 August 2013 • 14:52 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

Deals amounting to USD 16,750,000 at an average price of AMD 406.00/USD 1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

30 August 2013 • 14:40 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.24 Aug 30

Exchange rate of euro totaled AMD 537.66, decreasing by 0.50 points while the rate of Russian ruble dropped by 0.01 points to total AMD 12.22.

30 August 2013 • 14:27 AMT
Turkey says Assad forces’ involvement in poison gas attack beyond doubt

“From our point of view, totally based on our national intelligence, there is no doubt that the regime is responsible,” Davutoglu said.

30 August 2013 • 14:17 AMT
President: Ukrainian vote to decide between EU/Customs Union affiliation

Ukraine has repeatedly voiced intention to join the European Union and is expected to sign an association agreement with the EU in November.

30 August 2013 • 14:03 AMT
Gael Garcia Bernal to star in Jonas Cuaron’s “Desierto”

“Desierto” is a tale of illegal immigrants who cross into the U.S. and end up running from an American who’s taken border patrol into his own hands.

30 August 2013 • 13:53 AMT
Well Go USA nabs “Rigor Mortis” Venice title

A re-imagining of the popular 1970/80′s Chinese Vampire (Geung Si) genre, the film will have an early November rollout in Hong Kong.

30 August 2013 • 13:43 AMT
eBay-auctioned Narekatsi manuscript to be gifted to Matenadaran

The owner of Comedy Club Production Artur Janibekyan bought out Narekatsi’s manuscript auctioned at eBay for $ 30000.

30 August 2013 • 13:25 AMT
Russia’s Javakhk Diaspora announces Genocide Memorial contest

The initiative is timed to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire.

30 August 2013 • 13:23 AMT
Russia’s new bomber to be armed with hypersonic weapons: source

In September 2012, Russian Deputy PM announced plans to merge the Tactical Missile Corporation and NPO Mashinostroyenie.