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13 June 2013 • 10:10 AMT
Rosneft gets 20% stake in Norwegian continental shelf project

“The acreage is one of the biggest that was applied for,” the Russian state-owned oil giant said in a statement.

13 June 2013 • 09:56 AMT
NKR FM discusses cultural, political cooperation with France

Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with the members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle.

13 June 2013 • 09:36 AMT
Tattered Superman comic auctioned for $175,000

The copy of the Man of Steel’s first appearance was used for decades as insulation before being discovered by a contractor.

13 June 2013 • 09:25 AMT
Sandra Bullock to star in “Annie” comic strip-turned-musical remake

Bullock would play Miss Hannigan, the mean lady who runs the orphanage inhabited by Annie (Wallis) and her friends.

13 June 2013 • 09:19 AMT
Trutube TV’s 60 Minutes program focuses on Armenian Genocide

The program dwelled on Armenian-Turkish Protocols, Incirlik Air Base and demands of American Armenians to recognize the Genocide.

13 June 2013 • 09:02 AMT
North Korea slams South for undermining talks

Tensions mounted on the Korean Peninsula earlier this year after North Korea conducted new nuclear and missile tests.

13 June 2013 • 08:43 AMT
U.S. officials split over arming Syrian rebels

“Nobody wins in Syria the way things are going; the people lose and Syria as a country loses,” Secretary of State John Kerry said.

13 June 2013 • 08:36 AMT
Turkey’s ruling party may hold referendum on Gezi Park

Demonstrators accuse Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of trying to impose Islamic values on a secular state.

13 June 2013 • 08:25 AMT
Vodafone rolls out phone-charging sleeping bags, clothing

The items are made with Smart Fabric that draws on kinetic and thermal energy into a ‘Power Pocket’ to power up the user’s device.

13 June 2013 • 08:15 AMT
Nokia to ship final Symbian-powered phones this summer

Symbian was the world’s leading mobile operator before it was dethroned by Google’s Android, leading to Nokia phasing the platform out.

13 June 2013 • 08:00 AMT
Open Road nabs “Chef” starring Sofia Vergara, Robert Downey Jr.

Jon Favreau will direct the film from his own script about a chef who loses his job and decides to open a food truck.

13 June 2013 • 07:53 AMT
Cate Blanchett, Diane Kruger lend voices to “Galapagos Affair” doc

The project interweaves an unsolved 1930s murder mystery with stories of present-day Galapagos pioneers.

13 June 2013 • 07:38 AMT
Diyarbakir’s Sourp Giragos Church hosts Armenian culture event

The evening of music and poetry featured Kurdish musicians Tara Jaff and Pervin Çakar, who performed Kurdish and Armenian songs.

13 June 2013 • 07:20 AMT
Anonymous hacktivists bring down Turkish TV watchdog

“You have fined the media organizations that told the truth. Now Anonymous is punishing you,” the group said.

13 June 2013 • 07:16 AMT
6 Afghan policemen killed at checkpoint

Nayamatullah Samim said the police were found shot dead in the shelter near their checkpoint overnight after they did not check in.

13 June 2013 • 07:14 AMT
FIFA dismisses concerns, says Brazil will be ready for World Cup

Jerome Valcke said that 12 months is enough time to finish work at airport terminals and the 12 stadiums that will play host to the event.

13 June 2013 • 07:09 AMT
World Bank cuts growth forecast for China

The World Bank has cut its growth forecast for China amid warnings of slower but more stable global growth over the coming months.

13 June 2013 • 06:59 AMT
FIFA chief: U-20 World Cup in Turkey to go ahead despite protests

“The guarantees have been given and I am sure that nothing will happen,” FIFA President Sepp Blatter said.

13 June 2013 • 06:52 AMT
Grigoryan beats Gomes in 2nd Grand Europe Open round 3

Tigran Petrosian beat Gabriel Voiteanu to take 51st spot with 2 points; Russia’s David Paravyan is 7th while Brazil’s Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian is 76th.

13 June 2013 • 06:52 AMT
Apple mulls bigger iPhone screens, more colors – sources

The firm has discussed a price of $99 for the cheaper phone, the timing of which could slip to next year, one of the people said.

13 June 2013 • 06:34 AMT
Chrysler Group recalling 6,900 heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks

The company investigated the issue and said that it doesn’t know of any accidents or injuries related to the defect.

13 June 2013 • 06:28 AMT
“The Wolverine” trailer features Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the Marvel superhero Wolverine as James Mangold directs the postconverted 3D pic.

13 June 2013 • 06:17 AMT
Tom Hanks reteams with “Cloud Atlas” helmer for “Hologram For The King”

Tom Tykwer has adapted the book, which was published last year by McSweeney’s and became a National Book Award finalist.

13 June 2013 • 06:08 AMT
Japan to pledge $10mln humanitarian aid for Syria

The PM will also seek support for his administration’s efforts to resolve the abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korea.

13 June 2013 • 06:03 AMT
“Harry Potter” helmer replaces Ang Lee to direct “Tyrant” pilot

The drama revolves around an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.

13 June 2013 • 06:00 AMT
France Télécom CEO placed under formal investigation

Stéphane Richard plans to appeal the move to put him under formal investigation, his lawyer, Jean-Etienne Giamarchi, said.

13 June 2013 • 05:59 AMT
“Les Miserables” star to play Stephen Hawking in “Theory of Everything”

A 2011 BAFTA Rising Star nominee, Redmayne gained recognition for his role as filmmaker Colin Clark in “My Week with Marilyn.”

13 June 2013 • 05:51 AMT
S. Korea’s Incheon International Airport named world’s best

At this year’s ASQ Awards, however, the ACI said it has decided not to award the title in consideration of other airports.

13 June 2013 • 05:50 AMT
Emmys: “Family Guy” spoofs “Girls” in For Your Consideration ad

“Family Guy” hasn’t scored a nomination in the category since 2009 – unlike “Girls,” which brought in a best comedy nom in 2012.

13 June 2013 • 05:44 AMT
Oil prices fall after surprise uptick in U.S. crude stockpiles

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said U.S. crude inventories rose 2.5 million barrels in the week ending June 7.