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29 August 2013 • 14:08 AMT
Belarus-Russia row over potash exports control escalates

The row centres on the BPC, a joint venture set up to manage sales for Uralkali and the Russian firm’s Belarusian partner Belaruskali.

29 August 2013 • 13:58 AMT
1st long-haul Superjet 100 delivered to Gazprom Avia

The handover ceremony took place at the MAKS-2013 international air and space show, just outside Moscow.

29 August 2013 • 13:55 AMT
Germany urges Russia to use UN for Syria reaction

Moscow, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is seen as certain to veto any call for intervention in the UN Security Council.

29 August 2013 • 13:44 AMT
Rooney Mara join Cate Blanchett in Todd Haynes’ “Carol”

Blanchett is playing a wife trapped in a loveless marriage who’s desperate to break free but fearful of losing her daughter in the process.

29 August 2013 • 13:23 AMT
“Treme” star lands secret role in “Game of Thrones” season 4

“Game of Thrones” season 4 will be based on the second half of George R. R. Martin’s “A Storm of Swords”.

29 August 2013 • 13:00 AMT
Yerevan to host DigiTec Expo 2013 October 4-6

The exhibit is expected to welcome 150 participating companies (up from previous year’s 120) and 26,000 visitors (up from 24.000).

29 August 2013 • 12:30 AMT
Lab-grown miniature human brains could help fight disease: study

The organoids have already shed light on a condition called microcephaly, and also could help research into autism and schizophrenia.

29 August 2013 • 12:08 AMT
Pakistan orders retrial of Bin Laden doctor

Shakil Afridi was charged with treason and tried under the tribal justice system for running a fake vaccination programme to gather information.

29 August 2013 • 11:57 AMT
Iran commander: U.S. attack on Syria will lead to Israel’s destruction

Shi’ite Muslim Iran, an arch-enemy of Israel, is supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against mainly Sunni Muslim rebels.

29 August 2013 • 10:46 AMT
“Echo” helmer to direct Dwane Johnson sci-fi actioner “Lore”

“Echo,” which tells of teens who receive mysterious messages on their cell phones, has a Jan. 10, 2014 release date.

29 August 2013 • 10:36 AMT
Oscar-winning “Amour” helmer to get Zurich Fest lifetime honor

The 9th annual Zurich Film Festival opens Sept. 26 with Ron Howard’s Formula One racing drama “Rush.”

29 August 2013 • 10:22 AMT
Govt. to strike out term ‘gender’ from scandalous law

Earlier, formulation of the term ‘gender’ in the Law outraged the public as posing threat to Armenian families.

29 August 2013 • 09:36 AMT
N. Korea ship to Cuba “violated arms embargo,” Panama says

A draft report by UN experts sent to Panama after the seizure of the ship in July confirmed a breach of sanctions, the ministry of public security said.

29 August 2013 • 08:51 AMT
Russia to send 2 ships to Mediterranean amid Syria crisis

An anti-submarine vessel and a missile cruiser would be sent in the coming days because the situation “required some adjustments.”

29 August 2013 • 08:42 AMT
Serviceman injured in Azeri shooting at contact line

According to the Nagorno Karabakh defense army press service, the soldier’s condition is assessed as satisfactory.

29 August 2013 • 08:20 AMT
Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet in “Divergent” sci-fi featurette

Woodley leads the cast as Tris Prior, a young woman who learns she is Divergent — meaning she’ll never fit into one of groups.

29 August 2013 • 08:04 AMT
James Franco unveils “Child of God” teaser ahead of Venice premiere

Based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy (“No Country for Old Men”), the film follows a violent social outcast living in 1960s Tennessee.

29 August 2013 • 07:55 AMT
Iran boosts uranium enrichment capacity: UN nuke agency

The IAEA’s quarterly report says there has not been much growth in the production of the most sensitive nuclear material – uranium enriched to 20%.

29 August 2013 • 07:35 AMT
China aims to launch first unmanned lunar lander by yearend

A crewed lunar mission could also be launched if officials decide to combine the human spaceflight and lunar exploration programs.

29 August 2013 • 07:28 AMT
Tropical storm Juliette approaches Mexican Pacific tourist hub

The storm was moving quickly, about 25 mph (40 kph), and was expected to pass near or over Cabo San Lucas during the night.

29 August 2013 • 07:18 AMT
China urges restraint amid growing Syria tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said military action would not help, but also repeated that China opposed anyone using chemical weapons.

28 August 2013 • 15:06 AMT
Israel authorizes partial army call-up over Syria

The unspecified number of troops are attached to units stationed in the north of the country, which borders both Lebanon and the Golan Heights.

28 August 2013 • 14:59 AMT
Russian museum closed as politically charged satirical portraits confiscated

The museum’s owner Alexander Donskoy confirmed the information, adding that “no one is going to let us open the museum so far.”

28 August 2013 • 14:49 AMT
Damascus army buildings evacuated ahead of Western strike: report

Army units stationed near the capital have confiscated several trailer trucks, apparently to transport heavy weaponry to alternative locations.

28 August 2013 • 14:43 AMT
Bankrupt air company Armavia continues paying salary refunds

Armenian national carrier Armavia ceased operations starting April 1, 2013, declaring bankruptcy.

28 August 2013 • 14:28 AMT
Rovio unveils Angry Birds Go karting game

Rovio recently announced plans to release Angry Birds Star Wars on consoles; the release of an Angry Birds Star Wars sequel is planned.

28 August 2013 • 14:23 AMT
Panasonic to roll out ultra-slim, 20-inch 4K tablet

Panasonic’s upcoming tablet will boast an OLED display with a resolution of 3840 pixels × 2160 lines.

28 August 2013 • 14:14 AMT
First “Ravenswood” trailer unveils key characters

In the trailer, five teenagers, including Tyler Blackburn’s Caleb, roam through the town after raven feathers mysteriously fall from the sky.

28 August 2013 • 14:04 AMT
George Clooney, Sandra Bullock’s “Gravity” opens Venice Film Fest

The 3-D sci-fi thriller sees Clooney and Bullock as astronauts who are flung into dark, deep space when a debris shower destroys their shuttle.

28 August 2013 • 13:52 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 405.95 Aug 28

Deals amounting to $4,800 million at an average rate of AMD 406.00/USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on Aug 28.