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16 March 2013 • 11:41 AMT
Comedian Stephen Fry to join “Super Clyde” CBS pilot

The comedy follows Clyde (Rupert Grint), a meek, unassuming fast food worker who decides to become a super hero.

16 March 2013 • 11:24 AMT
“Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out” documentary hot trailer released

The “Odd Man Out” is Marina Zenovich’s feature-length follow-up to 2008 film “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired.”

16 March 2013 • 11:09 AMT
Azeri hysterics over Van-Yerevan-Van flight “common,” expert says

Andranik Ispiryan: though unlikely to affect Ankara’s stance on rapprochement with Armenia, Turkish tourists’ visits might break some old stereotypes.

16 March 2013 • 10:38 AMT
250 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported March 10 – 16

Artsakh defense army forces continued with their military duty in line with ceasefire principles, taking necessary steps to protect the frontline.

16 March 2013 • 10:18 AMT
Hundreds of Afghans protest against U.S. special operations

The demonstrators are demanding the release of nine local citizens they believe were detained by the U.S. forces.

16 March 2013 • 10:06 AMT
China formally appoints two diplomats, defense minister

Chang Wanquan, who has overseen China’s ambitious space program, was chosen as defense minister.

16 March 2013 • 09:54 AMT
Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes list of Most Influential Celebrities

Steven Spielberg secures number 2, the 3rd spot is taken by movie director Martin Scorsese, while the 4th position is taken by Ron Howard.

16 March 2013 • 09:47 AMT
“Men in Black” scribe to rewrite Will Smith’s “Colossus” sci-fi flick

The film follows Dr. Charles Forbin, who is the creator of a computer that has taken over the world and is the only scientist who can stop it.

16 March 2013 • 09:37 AMT
OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to travel to Armenia March 21

The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs will meet President Serzh Sargsyan and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

16 March 2013 • 09:20 AMT
Turkey kills two birds with one stone accusing Armenian of attacks – expert

Despite Turkish media’s citing theft as the motif for the attacks, none of the women were robbed, Andranik Ispiryan said.

16 March 2013 • 08:51 AMT
Reuters journalist accused of assisting Anonymous

Matthew Keys, 26, stands accused of supplying Anonymous with log-in credentials for a Tribune Company computer server.

16 March 2013 • 08:44 AMT
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg tops highest-rated CEO list

Google CEO Larry Page clocked in at No. 11 with 95%; Amazon’s Jeff Bezos was No. 16 with 93%; Apple CEO Tim Cook came in at No. 18 with 93%.

16 March 2013 • 08:31 AMT
Bruno Ganz to portray Pope in Showtime’s “Vatican” drama pilot

“The Vatican” is a drama about spirituality, power and politics set against the modern-day political machinations within the Catholic Church.

16 March 2013 • 08:21 AMT
Christian Bale eyed to star as Moses in Ridley Scott’s “Exodus”

The film tells the story of Moses who was born a slave, became an Egyptian prince and eventually delivered his people from bondage.

16 March 2013 • 08:05 AMT
Kerry says U.S. won’t accept limits on domestic gun ownership

U.S. Secretary of State voiced support for an international treaty to regulate the $70 billion global arms trade, but restated Washington’s “red line.”

16 March 2013 • 07:52 AMT
Argentine publisher reissues book on Pope Francis

The book is based on two years of conversations biographer Sergio Rubin and a fellow journalist held with then-Cardinal Bergoglio.

16 March 2013 • 07:39 AMT
Syria regime expanding use of banned cluster bombs, report says

Human Rights Watch said that at least 156 cluster bombs were used in 119 locations across Syria in the past six months.

16 March 2013 • 07:34 AMT
Bolshoi Ballet director may recover sight after acid attack

Ballet dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko is accused of masterminding the attack, in which a masked man threw sulphuric acid in Filin’s face.

16 March 2013 • 07:25 AMT
Kate Beckinsale to headline “Eliza Graves” psychological thriller

The tale is loosely based on one of Edgar Allan Poe’s early works, an 1845 short story titled The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.

16 March 2013 • 07:18 AMT
“Game of Thrones” heading for war in Season 3 promo

Just about two weeks shy of the drama’s return, “War” gives a rather concise run-down of who’s fighting and why.

16 March 2013 • 07:12 AMT
International Space Station crew lands in Kazakhstan

Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, and U.S. astronaut Thomas Marshburn remain on board the orbital station.

16 March 2013 • 07:01 AMT
Candidates Tournament round 1 ends in 4 ties

In round 2 of the London-hosted tournament Armenia’s Levon Aronian will face off against Israel’s Boris Gelfand.

16 March 2013 • 06:53 AMT
Chavez body laid to rest at Caracas military museum

The country’s Information Minister, Ernesto Villegas, said the government had dropped plans to embalm Chavez for permanent display.

16 March 2013 • 06:45 AMT
24 Pakistani soldiers killed in road accident

Road accidents are common in Pakistan because of poor infrastructure and routine disregard of traffic laws.

16 March 2013 • 06:38 AMT
“Identity Thief” star Amanda Peet to topline “Togetherness” comedy pilot

The half-hour pilot centers on a two couples living under the same roof who struggle to keep their relationships alive.

16 March 2013 • 06:30 AMT
Ashton Kutcher’s “jOBS” biopic release date postponed

Open Road Films acquired the film in January – which didn’t leave a lot of time to launch a marketing and promotion campaign for “jOBS.”

16 March 2013 • 06:07 AMT
Cyprus secures $13 billion bailout package from Eurozone, IMF

In a major departure from established policies, the package foresees a one-time levy on the money held in bank accounts in Cyprus.

16 March 2013 • 06:01 AMT
Dozens of Christians tortured in Libya detention center – detainees

Militias have been targeting Christians, women, journalists, refugees and those considered former loyalists of Muammar Gaddafi.

16 March 2013 • 05:51 AMT
At least 13 Catholic pilgrims killed in Mexico firework blast

The fireworks were set to be used in a ceremony honoring Jesus Tepactepec, patron saint of a village named after him in the municipality of Nativitas.

16 March 2013 • 05:44 AMT
U.S. to boost missile defense to counter N. Korea threat – Hagel

Hagel said the Pentagon would add 14 new anti-missile interceptors at Fort Greely in Alaska and deploy a second missile-defense radar in Japan.