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30 April 2013 • 11:54 AMT
Gael Garcia Bernal to topline “El Ardor” modern-day Western

The action-adventure feature is described as a tale of survival and revenge set in the Amazon jungle.

30 April 2013 • 11:47 AMT
Fox 2000 picks up “Capsule” sci-fi spec

Capsule centers on a young man whose life is turned upside down when he mysteriously begins to receive capsules containing messages from his future self.

30 April 2013 • 11:44 AMT
Gunmen pick-up trucks surround Libya’s justice ministry

If passed, the law could force out several long-serving ministers as well as the congress leader, depending on the wording adopted.

30 April 2013 • 11:36 AMT
Myriad Pictures nabs Jessica Biel’s “Emanuel & The Truth About Fishes”

In the film, a troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl’s dead mother.

30 April 2013 • 11:27 AMT
Olga Kurylenko to stair in “Vampire Academy” bestseller series adaptation

The books tell the tale of Rose Hathaway, a 17-year-old girl who has a mental and spiritual bond with her vampire best friend Lissa.

30 April 2013 • 11:25 AMT
Belarus to host Armenian culture days

Belarus will host Armenian culture days on April 30-May 5, with 40-member RA delegation participating in the events.

30 April 2013 • 11:19 AMT
ECHR rules Tymoshenko pre-trial detention was illegal

Tymoshenko, who is still in jail, also alleged physical mistreatment but that complaint was not upheld by the ECHR.

30 April 2013 • 11:11 AMT
Federal judge sets new trial dates in Apple v Samsung battle

Koh, rejecting Apple’s motion for an increase in the jury’s damages award, ordered a new trial on damages for 14 devices.

30 April 2013 • 11:10 AMT
Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi “Pasific Rim” unveils new trailer

In the film, when an alien attack threatens the Earth’s existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace.

30 April 2013 • 10:59 AMT
Two Armenians injured in Aleppo

Blasts were reported outside Holy Cross Armenian church, causing major damage, Armenian prelacy spokesman said.

30 April 2013 • 10:58 AMT
“The Spectacular Now” helmer to direct Hillary Clinton biopic

Even though the project is still in the early development stage, several top actresses have voiced their interests in portraying Bill Clinton’s wife.

30 April 2013 • 10:57 AMT
Eurozone unemployment rises to record of 12.1% in March

The unemployment statistics mask huge differences across the eurozone and puts the ECB’s dilemma in sharp relief.

30 April 2013 • 10:52 AMT
“Django” star Jamie Foxx in talks to topline Sony’s “Annie”

Foxx would play a character named Benjamin Stacks, a variation of the Daddy Warbucks personage, who takes in the spunky orphan.

30 April 2013 • 10:47 AMT
Joe Carnahan to helm “Devils in Exile” bestseller adaptation, “Sugar Bandits”

Chuck Hogan’s novel centers on Iraq War vet Neal Maven, who is facing dead-end jobs and small futures in Boston.

30 April 2013 • 10:46 AMT
Petrol prices down 1,2% in Armenia in April

The following prices have been set: “Regular” petrol – AMD 490, “Premium” petrol – AMD 510, “Super” petrol – AMD 540.

30 April 2013 • 10:42 AMT
Greek FM says political will important for Karabakh settlement

Foreign Minister of Greece Dimitris Avramopoulos supports the peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

30 April 2013 • 10:38 AMT
Armenia posts 0,1% deflation in consumer market

Consumer prices decreased by 1-0,3% in April compared to March in 5 Armenian cities under study, with the highest index was registered in Dilijan.

30 April 2013 • 10:37 AMT
“Girls” star Chris O’Dowd joins “The Coward” period comedy

The story follows a cowardly nobleman who hails from a family whose men have historically come out on the losing end of to-the-death gunfights.

30 April 2013 • 10:30 AMT
Putin urges progress on Russian citizenship law

Russia wants to attract such immigrants because of the falling population, which threatens to create a demographic crisis.

30 April 2013 • 10:28 AMT
Cannes revives Bernardo Bertolucci, Alfred Hithcock classics

Actress Kim Novak will introduce a restored version of one of her most famous films, Hitchcock’s “Vertigo.”

30 April 2013 • 10:22 AMT
5 convicted in Kosovo as part of organ-trafficking ring

Recipients, mainly Israelis, paid between €80,000 and 100,000 for the organs. Some donors never received any money.

30 April 2013 • 10:12 AMT
FIFA honorary president resigns amid bribery allegations

The report by FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber chairman calls current FIFA president’s handling of the scandal “clumsy.”

30 April 2013 • 10:10 AMT
Powerful explosion hits Damascus, 9 reported killed

The observatory monitors human rights violations on both sides of the conflict via a network of contacts across Syria.

30 April 2013 • 10:00 AMT
Olympics: Tokyo governor apologizes for comments about Muslims

Tokyo governor Naoki Inose, who heads the city’s bid for the 2020 Olympics, apologized on for “inappropriate” comments.

30 April 2013 • 09:57 AMT
Gazprom net profit falls 10% in 2012

Gazprom’s financial performance exceeded a consensus forecast of analysts who expected the net profits at 1.158 trillion rubles.

30 April 2013 • 09:41 AMT
UN Office in Armenia inaugurate renovated Depository Library

“Our cooperation with the UN is very productive,” said Tigran Zargaryan, the Director of the National Library of Armenia.

30 April 2013 • 09:31 AMT
Orinats Yerkir: ANC candidate shouldn’t be reelected Yerevan mayor

Hovhannes Shahinyan says Vahagn Khachatryan fostered the establishment of a huge corrupt mechanism in Armenia.

30 April 2013 • 08:33 AMT
ArmRosgazprom Armenia’s largest taxpayer

ArmRosgazprom CJSC topped the list of Armenia’s 1000 largest taxpayers, replenishing state budget with AMD 13,3 bln.

30 April 2013 • 08:10 AMT
Prosperous Armenia rep. hails party’s program for city council polls

Prosperous Armenia’s campaign for Yerevan city council elections was very effective, Naira Zohrabyan said.

30 April 2013 • 07:42 AMT
Strong quake hits off Azores archipelago

“The quake was felt here, but it was not strong enough to do any serious damage on the island,” a duty officer said.