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23 May 2013 • 05:29 AMT
4 American citizens killed in drone strikes, U.S. confirms

“The president has directed me to disclose certain information that until now has been properly classified,” Holder wrote.

23 May 2013 • 05:26 AMT
“Prometheus” star to topline “Quarry” drama pilot

In the film, a Marine sniper returns home from Vietnam in 1973 to find that he’s been shunned by those he loves and demonized in public.

23 May 2013 • 05:15 AMT
Sundance Selects nabs Francois Ozon’s “Young and Beautiful”

The film stars Marine Vacth as a teenage girl who goes from virgin to prostitute and her transformation.

23 May 2013 • 05:13 AMT
AMD ‘opens door’ to embrace Android

Android support could open up a potentially larger market for AMD, whose chips are used in just a handful of tablets.

23 May 2013 • 05:07 AMT
“Metallica Through the Never” debuts first trailer

Dane DeHaan plays a Metallica roadie who is sent on a mission during the band’s performance in front of a sold-out arena.

23 May 2013 • 05:00 AMT
U.S. lawmakers seek to block missile defense data-sharing with Russia

That would undercut a path that arms control advocates have urged to restart nuclear talks, which have been set back by a missile defense dispute.

23 May 2013 • 04:57 AMT
Lenovo posts 90% rise in quarterly net profit

Lenovo, on track to unseat Hewlett-Packard Co as the world’s top PC maker by shipments, posted net profit of $126.9 million.

23 May 2013 • 04:46 AMT
Soldier hacked to death in London in suspected Islamist attack

Footage has emerged showing a man wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and making political statements.

23 May 2013 • 04:38 AMT
Friends of Syria urges withdrawal of Hezbollah, Iran fighters

The meeting of Western and Arab nations and Turkey also warned of “severe consequences” if use of chemical weapons by Assad’s forces is confirmed.

23 May 2013 • 04:31 AMT
80-year-old Japanese mountaineer becomes oldest man to climb Everest

The previous age record holder was Nepal’s Min Bahadur Sherchan, who accomplished the feat at 76 in 2008.

22 May 2013 • 18:01 AMT
Russian expert rules out Karabakh war renewal by Armenia

Alexander Krylov: the possibility of the renewal of Karabakh war should not be exaggerated in the face of the balance of power.

22 May 2013 • 17:31 AMT
OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs won’t visit Artsakh

French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Jacques Faure said the co-chairs are not planning a visit to Nagorno Karabakh.

22 May 2013 • 17:18 AMT
German scientists ready to include Armenian petroglyphs in UNESCO list

The scientists conducted a survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed.

22 May 2013 • 16:54 AMT
Baku says OSCE Minsk Group activity yielded “certain results”

Bahar Muradova says the report of the political committee of the OSCE PA summer session comprises provisions on the conflict.

22 May 2013 • 16:22 AMT
Minister says Covered Market facade will remain unchanged

Urban Development Minister Tadevosyan said underground construction works were to be carried out in the market.

22 May 2013 • 16:15 AMT
Penguin reaches $75mln agreement in iBooks price fixing lawsuit

In a press release, Penguin’s parent company, Pearson, noted it had made a $40 million provision for settlement in its 2012 accounts.

22 May 2013 • 16:01 AMT
Minister: oligarchy must be on good terms with authorities

Minister of Transport and Communications underscored the necessity for shift of individual approach towards work.

22 May 2013 • 16:01 AMT
Diplomats say Iran installed 700 high-tech centrifuges

The new IR-2m centrifuges are believed to be able to enrich two to five times faster than the old machines.

22 May 2013 • 15:51 AMT
FBI agent kills man in Boston bombings case

The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev’s house, the law enforcement source said.

22 May 2013 • 15:38 AMT
Armenia loses to Switzerland at Hungary-hosted football tournament

Armenia’s U 17 football team lost to Switzerland 1:6 at Hungary tournament, with Armenia’s only goal scored by Davit Terteryan.

22 May 2013 • 15:25 AMT
Armenian government files lawsuit against Armavia

Finance Minister linked the step with the collection of air taxes. He further noted that lawsuits were filed by other lenders, too.

22 May 2013 • 15:07 AMT
ARFD rep. says Armenia faces tough times

Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces.

22 May 2013 • 14:42 AMT
Armenian defense minister departs for Moscow

Seyran Ohanyan will participate in international conference on military and political aspects of European security.

22 May 2013 • 14:38 AMT
“Harry Potter” 1st edition featuring JK Rowling’s notes sells for £30,000

A copy of Roald Dahl’s bestselling children’s book Matilda, containing new drawings by illustrator Quentin Blake, fetched £30,000.

22 May 2013 • 14:32 AMT
Armenia, Estonia to deepen defense cooperation

Estonia’s defense minister and Armenian envoy reached an agreement to specify the future steps in defense and security sectors.

22 May 2013 • 14:21 AMT
Eminem sues Facebook for unauthorized song release

Eminem has been readying a followup to 2010’s “Recovery” for an expected release after Memorial Day.

22 May 2013 • 14:10 AMT
Samsung to buy stake in rival phone manufacturer Pantech

The Galaxy S4 maker will pay 53 billion won ($47.6 million) for the stake in Pantech, South Korea’s third-largest handset maker.

22 May 2013 • 14:06 AMT
Armenia to join Reitox European network on drug addiction

NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan delivered a speech during REITOX week international conference on drug abuse.

22 May 2013 • 14:03 AMT
Emma Watson in Sofia Coppola’s “The Bling Ring” clip

The film is based on real events and follows a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who robbed celebrities’ homes in the Hollywood Hills.

22 May 2013 • 13:57 AMT
“The Hobbit” begins final shooting, Peter Jackson confirms

Martin Freeman, who stars as Bilbo Baggins, was still in London filming the third series of “Sherlock” as of May 21.