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20 August 2013 • 14:00 AMT
Michael Fassbender in Ridley Scott’s “The Couselor” trailer

Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz, and Penelope Cruz also star. Fox releases in the U.S. on October 25 and in the UK on November 15.

20 August 2013 • 13:52 AMT
Brazil World Cup 2014 tickets go on sale

All applications made before 10 October 2013 will enter a random selection draw if there are not enough tickets available to fulfil all requests.

20 August 2013 • 13:38 AMT
Iraqi Kurdistan govt. sets quota for Syria refugees: aid agencies

About 30,000 refugees, believed to be mainly Syrian Kurds, have poured into Iraq since August 15.

20 August 2013 • 13:27 AMT
Another elderly Armenian woman attacked in Istanbul

When opening the door to her apartment, the 80-year-old Margarit Camkosoglu was attacked from behind by a man.

20 August 2013 • 13:00 AMT
Armenian districts of violence-ridden Cairo, Alexandria calm

Egyptian Armenians issued a letter of thanks to the interim leader Adly Mansour for his initiative to recognize the Genocide.

20 August 2013 • 12:35 AMT
David Jamalyan appointed adviser to Defense Minister

David Jamalyan was appointed to the post of the adviser to the Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.

20 August 2013 • 12:27 AMT
Fitch affirms Armenia’s IDR ratings at ‘BB-‘ with stable outlook

Faster growth has accompanied a government drive to improve the business climate, although qualitative weaknesses persist, Fitch says.

20 August 2013 • 12:14 AMT
Zvartnots Airport posts passenger traffic of 873 074 in Jan-July 2013

The total number of takeoffs and landings in the reporting period reached 4 673 against 5 894 during 2012.

20 August 2013 • 12:03 AMT
Finance Ministry: prices for precious metals for Aug 19-25

The State Depository of Precious Metals and Gemstones Agency set the government prices for August 19-25.

20 August 2013 • 11:54 AMT
Intel demonstrates NFC-powered E ink display

The technology comes with various real-world applications, such as displaying maps or e-tickets when the user’s phone is running low on battery power.

20 August 2013 • 11:50 AMT
HTC Zara mid-range smartphone pic leaks online

Evleaks has published an image of a device with a 4.5-inch display and a plastic body, referred to as the HTC Zara.

20 August 2013 • 07:59 AMT
Lady GaGa unveils “Applause” music video

In another GaGa news, it has been confirmed that the 27-year-old pop singer will open this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

20 August 2013 • 07:51 AMT
“300” star Rodrigo Santoro joins Will Smith in “Focus”

Santoro just wrapped the much-talked-about Western “Jane Got a Gun” with Natalie Portman and is currently in Brazil starring in “Rio I Love You.”

20 August 2013 • 07:42 AMT
Russian military to purchase 16 MiG-29SMT fighter jets – report

The agreement is part of the government’s effort to keep the struggling combat aircraft maker afloat.

20 August 2013 • 07:32 AMT
CIA admits role in Iran coup to oust PM Mossadeq

This is believed to be the first time the CIA has itself admitted the part it played in concert with the British intelligence agency, MI6.

20 August 2013 • 07:13 AMT
200 dead or missing in China landslides, flooding

Flooding hits China each summer, but heavy rains have brought greater than usual levels of destruction in some areas.

20 August 2013 • 07:02 AMT
Fukushima nuke plant operator says tank leaked contaminated water

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority has classified the leak as a level 1 incident, the second lowest, on an int’l scale for radiological releases.

20 August 2013 • 06:39 AMT
“Boardwalk Empire” star joins Jamie Foxx in “Annie” musical

Cannavale will soon be seen alongside Al Pacino in Dan Fogelman’s directorial debut “Imagine,” as well as Jon Faveau’s “Chef.”

20 August 2013 • 06:31 AMT
History greenlights Adrien Brody’s “Houdini” miniseries

The project will follow Houdini as he “finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era.”

20 August 2013 • 06:23 AMT
Nigeria’s Boko Haram leader may be dead – report

An “intelligence report” showed that Shekau, the leader of the Boko Haram group, may have died between 25 July and 3 August.

20 August 2013 • 06:20 AMT
U.S., Russia to discuss Syria peace conference in Hague, source says

The so-called Geneva-2 conference is designed to be a follow-up to last summer’s int’l meeting in Geneva that drafted a peace roadmap for Syria.

20 August 2013 • 06:03 AMT
Pakistani ex-president Musharraf charged over PM Bhutto death

Prosecutor Chaudry Muhammed Azhar said the charges include murder, conspiracy to commit murder and facilitation for murder.

20 August 2013 • 05:57 AMT
Egyptian authorities arrest Muslim Brotherhood leader amid unrest

Badie was charged in July with inciting the murder of protesters. Together with his two deputies, he is due to stand trial on August 25.

19 August 2013 • 14:13 AMT
Egypt to recognize Armenian Genocide, who’s next?

Egypt’s interim leader pledged to recognize the Armenian Genocide in response to statements by Erdogan condemning “the coup” in Egypt.

19 August 2013 • 13:13 AMT
ICRC Baku office reps. to meet Armenian captive Hakob Injighulyan

On the night of Aug 8, Injighulyan, born in 1991, failed to find his bearings on the ground and crossed into the Azeri-controlled territory.

19 August 2013 • 12:26 AMT
Russia, France launch joint air drills

The exercise was preceded by joint pilot training and collaboration between command and control services.

19 August 2013 • 12:12 AMT
Overthrown Egyptian president Mubarak to be released soon: lawyer

Mubarak, along with his interior minister, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison last year for failing to stop the killing of protesters.

19 August 2013 • 12:00 AMT
Sony to unveil PlayStation 4 release plans at gamescom 2013

Sony also plans to provide updates regarding its current-generation consoles PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita during the trade show.

19 August 2013 • 11:42 AMT
iPhone 5S gold handset backplate pics leak online

Apple is rumoured to be hosting a launch event for the iPhone 5S and the long-touted iPhone 5C on September 10.

19 August 2013 • 11:15 AMT
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” 1st pic debuts online

Featured are Nicholas Hoult’s human-form Beast, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and James McAvoy’s Professor X in their retro looks.