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19 June 2013 • 10:40 AMT
OSCE PA President on Turkey: mass arrests not emblematic of democracy

“I welcome the dialogue the government entered into with several protest leaders last week,” Wolfgang Grossruck said.

19 June 2013 • 10:21 AMT
Levon Aronian to play at U.S.-hosted Sinquefield Cup

Aronian will be joined by Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Gata Kamsky to play the high-profile tournament.

19 June 2013 • 10:19 AMT
At least 130 killed in India flash floods

The heavy rains arrived early this year, catching many by surprise and exposing the country’s lack of preparedness.

19 June 2013 • 10:09 AMT
Yerevan to host blood donation awareness concert June 20

Currently, 2500 people in Armenia, suffering from blood diseases, are in need of major amounts of blood elements.

19 June 2013 • 09:55 AMT
Liv Tyler to topline Lindelof’s HBO drama pilot “The Leftovers”

Tyler will play Meg, a young woman who becomes a target for recruitment by members of an enigmatic cult.

19 June 2013 • 09:52 AMT
Foreign Minister says Artsakh participation in talks essential

Karen Mirzoyan, commented on the joint statement issued by the heads of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair states.

19 June 2013 • 09:46 AMT
Chloe Grace Moretz, Jim Carrey in “Kick-Ass 2” comedy trailer

Kick-Ass 2 returns Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse but not director Matthew Vaughn.

19 June 2013 • 09:35 AMT
Source names owners of Henrikh Mkhitaryan transfer rights

Sport-Express: aware of the prolific player’s potential, his current owners are not in a hurry to strike a deal.

19 June 2013 • 09:27 AMT
Afghan President suspends talks on security pact with U.S.

Hamid Karzai accused Washington of mixed messages regarding peace talks with the Taliban, his spokesman said.

19 June 2013 • 09:16 AMT
UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012

The UNHCR says the figures are based on data from the agency itself as well as from governments and other NGOs.

19 June 2013 • 09:07 AMT
Short-circuit fault causes fire at Martiros Saryan Museum in Yerevan

The museum artifacts were moved to a place of safety after the fire was put out; reconstruction works are currently in progress.

19 June 2013 • 08:21 AMT
Martirosyan says ready to fight Andrade for vacant WBO title

Vanes Martirosyan fought this past weekend, blasting through journeyman Ryan Davis in just two rounds.

19 June 2013 • 08:12 AMT
Russell Crowe eyes “The Water Diviner” for directorial debut

The story, set in 1919, is revolving around an Australian father who travels to Turkey to find his two sons missing after the battle of Gallipoli.

19 June 2013 • 08:03 AMT
Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek join Khalil Gibran book-inspired “The Prophet”

Tony winner Frank Langella is also added to the cast, along with Alfred Molina, known for starring as Dr. Otto Octavius in “Spider-Man 2.”

19 June 2013 • 07:55 AMT
Obama to unveil plans for nuke arms cut in Berlin speech

The president will spend his day in meetings with Merkel, German President Joachim Gauck, and Peer Steinbrueck.

19 June 2013 • 07:43 AMT
Maradona wins $490,000 compensation from Chinese firms

Maradona has won compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.

19 June 2013 • 07:35 AMT
Hovhannisyan, Gabuzyan 1st-2nd after Asryan Memorial round 3

The 6th Karen Asryan Memorial held in the Armenian resort town of Jermuk is hosting 55 participants.

19 June 2013 • 07:18 AMT
North Korean envoy seeks to mend ties with Beijing – experts

“If China’s stance is still firm, North Korea will understand that there are no loopholes to exploit,” an expert said.

19 June 2013 • 07:07 AMT
Four U.S. troops killed after Washington’s Taliban move

It came after sources in the Obama administration said a Taliban office is to be opened in the Qatari capital of Doha.

19 June 2013 • 07:01 AMT
Universal rescues Jim Carrey’s “Dumb and Dumber” sequel

Sources say the film could shoot this summer for a release next year, which would coincide with the 20th anniversary release of the original.

19 June 2013 • 06:51 AMT
Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell in “Anchorman 2” comedy trailer

The film follows Ron Burgundy and his motley crew of news broadcasters as they attempt to revitalize their careers with a new 24-hour news channel.

19 June 2013 • 06:45 AMT
Danielian climbs 7th after FIDE Women’s Grand Prix round 3

Armenia’s Elina Danielian drew a round 3 game against Georgia’s Nana Dzagnidze at Dilijan-hosted FIDE Women’s Grand Prix.

19 June 2013 • 06:31 AMT
High levels of toxic radioactive isotope found in Fukushima groundwater

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) said tests showed strontium-90 was present at 30 times the legal rate.

19 June 2013 • 06:27 AMT
Russia’s Sochi to host G8 summit in 2014 – Putin

Russia plans to use the infrastructure of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games for the G8 summit, the Russian leader also said.

19 June 2013 • 06:23 AMT
Suspected Islamist militants kill 9 school students in Nigeria

Boko Haram who is seen as the biggest security threat to Africa’s top oil producer, has attacked several schools in the past.

19 June 2013 • 06:17 AMT
“The World’s End” apocalyptic comedy trailer lands online

The trailer for Edgar Wright’s film takes a look back on his previous collaborations with Pegg and Frost before launching into their newest adventure.

19 June 2013 • 05:59 AMT
“Borat” scribe’s comedy “I Give It a Year” trailer unveiled

The film follows a couple who get married after just 7 months of knowing one another, and every thinks they’re a little bit crazy for doing so.

19 June 2013 • 05:53 AMT
Wikileaks founder vows to stay in embassy “even if sex claims dropped”

“We know there is an ongoing investigation in the US and we know I am a target of the Federal grand jury,” Assange said.

19 June 2013 • 05:47 AMT
Russia’s Putin warns against sending weapons to Syrian rebels

Putin defended his decision to continue supplying weapons to the regime, which he said was no more than completing legal contracts.

19 June 2013 • 05:40 AMT
Thousands evacuated as fire hits ammunition depot in central Russia

The incident is the latest in a string of fires and explosions at munitions storage and disposal sites that have plagued Russia in the past two years.