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15 April 2013 • 17:33 AMT
“Matrix” helmers’ “Jupiter Ascending” begins filming

Channing Tatum (Magic Mike) and Mila Kunis (Oz The Great and Powerful) lead a star-studded international cast.

15 April 2013 • 17:14 AMT
Sofia Coppola-directed “Bling Ring” trailer features Emma Watson

Inspired by real-life events, The Bling Ring follows a group of teenagers who rob the homes of Hollywood stars.

15 April 2013 • 16:58 AMT
U.S. court to hear human genome patents case

The case relates to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union in 2009, and centres on whether companies should be able to patent genes.

15 April 2013 • 16:46 AMT
Obama, Putin to meet at Russia-hosted G20 summit in Sept

The United States is pressing Russia to use its influence to help reduce tensions with North Korea.

15 April 2013 • 16:37 AMT
Special envoy of OSCE Chairman-in-Office arrives in Baku

Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mammadyarov met a delegation led by the Special Envoy of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrey Deshitsa.

15 April 2013 • 16:10 AMT
Stephen King not keen on Warner Bros’ “Shining” prequel

Former Walking Dead showrunner Glen Mazzara has been reported to be working on an adaptation of “Before the Play.”

15 April 2013 • 15:59 AMT
French govt. ministers to reveal personal wealth details

The move followed the scandal surrounding ex-Budget Minister Cahuzac, who is charged with tax fraud over a secret bank account.

15 April 2013 • 15:51 AMT
Dutch republicans urge 80% cut to next monarch’s salary

The Dutch monarch earns more than twice the salary of the president of the United States, four times that of the president of Germany.

15 April 2013 • 15:30 AMT
Ousted Egyptian leader Mubarak to stay in detention despite release order

Mubarak’s case is facing an indefinite delay after a retrial was aborted when the presiding judge withdrew from the case.

15 April 2013 • 15:26 AMT
Global crisis damages Russian economy, Putin warns

Russian economy was saved from total collapse by heavy infusions of capital in the banking sector and industries that were hurt the most.

15 April 2013 • 15:05 AMT
“Solo” revealed as title of William Boyd James Bond novel

The announcement comes 60 years since the publication of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel “Casino Royale.”

15 April 2013 • 14:55 AMT
“Dexter” hit series unveils new footage from Season 8

In the series, a likeable Miami police forensics expert moonlights as a serial killer of criminals who he believes have escaped justice.

15 April 2013 • 14:49 AMT
“Gyumri – 2013 CIS cultural capital” program symbol presented

Gyumri municipality hosted presentation of “Gyumri – 2013 CIS cultural capital” program symbol and website.

15 April 2013 • 14:47 AMT
“Community” star McHale joins Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore romcom

The project centers on a man and a woman who get trapped at a family resort with their kids from previous marriages in tow.

15 April 2013 • 14:37 AMT
North Korea facing isolation, UK Foreign Secretary says

William Hague warned the regime it faced fresh sanctions if it went ahead with a predicted missile test.

15 April 2013 • 14:30 AMT
Russian air companies lower Yerevan-Moscow ticket prices

A number of Russian air companies lowered Yerevan-Moscow-Yerevan ticket prices, as a result of negotiations with GDCA.

15 April 2013 • 14:29 AMT
Iranian leader to arrive in uranium-producing Niger

Some Western analysts say Iran may be close to exhausting its reserves of raw uranium crucial to its nuclear activity.

15 April 2013 • 14:24 AMT
31 killed in Iraq bomb attacks

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but co-ordinated attacks are a favourite tactic of al-Qaida’s Iraq branch.

15 April 2013 • 14:05 AMT
WordPress blogging website hit by large-scale cyber attack

The blogging website was struck by a botnet comprising “tens of thousands” of computers just one week after the service amped up its security.

15 April 2013 • 13:55 AMT
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to ditch plastic casing – report

The tech giant is “worried” about the level of competition it is up against from aluminium-bodied handsets such as the HTC One.

15 April 2013 • 13:51 AMT
Vladimir Akopian 7th at Dubai Open

Vladimir Akopian tied the 8th round of 15th Dubai Open Chess Championship against Shekhar Ganguly (India).

15 April 2013 • 13:46 AMT
“Cold War” cop drama wins big at Hong Kong Film Awards

Best actor went to Tony Leung Ka-fai for his role in “Cold War,” marking the 4th time The Lover star took home the award.

15 April 2013 • 13:33 AMT
Orlando Bloom’s “Zulu” thriller to close Cannes Film Fest

Shot on location in South Africa, the film is based on the award-winning novel by French author Caryl Férey.

15 April 2013 • 13:27 AMT
SCPEC head to attend CIS meeting of anti-monopoly policy council

Head of State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition Artak Shaboyan will depart for Brussels on a working visit.

15 April 2013 • 13:26 AMT
German neo-Nazi trial postponed until April 17

Beate Zschaepe is accused of complicity in the murder of 10 people, mostly immigrants, over the course of a decade.

15 April 2013 • 13:24 AMT
Vin Diesel to topline “Night At Museum” scribes’ “Machine” comedy

In the film, Diesel will star as a human-like machine created in secrecy by the Pentagon as the world’s first true ultimate weapon.

15 April 2013 • 13:16 AMT
National Geographic Russia to tour over Armenia

Visits to Armenia’s historic and tourist sites, as well as familiarization with the country’s traditions are on the agenda.

15 April 2013 • 13:10 AMT
“Gangnam Style” star PSY debuts “Gentleman” music video

South Korean pop star PSY featured his “Gangnam Style” follow-up at his “Happening” mega-concert at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

15 April 2013 • 13:05 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: April 15-21 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price totals 19350.22 (-35.5), release price: 21032.85 (-38.59), Silver: purchase price: 338.90 (+2.21).

15 April 2013 • 13:04 AMT
Somali militants linked to al Qaeda threaten more attacks

Western and Somali officials voice concerns that the militants were seeking to rebuild their strength in the capital.