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25 February 2013 • 05:13 AMT
Samsung to launch new Galaxy S smartphone March 14

It will be the first U.S. launch of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy smartphone in three years, company spokeswoman said.

25 February 2013 • 05:06 AMT
Anastasiades wins Cypriot presidential election

Supporters of Anastasiades’s Democratic Rally party waved Cypriot and Greek flags and set off firecrackers across the island.

25 February 2013 • 04:57 AMT
Cuban President says he will step down in 2018

“This will be my last term,” Castro, 81, said shortly after the National Assembly elected him to a second five-year tenure.

24 February 2013 • 14:02 AMT
Apple drops shares plan after ruling

The judge backed a lawsuit by activist shareholder David Einhorn, who wants Apple to return more cash to shareholders.

24 February 2013 • 14:00 AMT
Hollywood gearing up for Academy Awards

Les Miserables star Anne Hathaway is tipped for supporting actress, but the other acting categories are more open.

24 February 2013 • 13:57 AMT
Congressman Pallone reaffirms commitment to stand with Artsakh

Congressman Frank Pallone issued a congratulatory address to Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan.

24 February 2013 • 13:54 AMT
33 injured after crash debris hits Daytona stands

Leader Regan Smith attempted to block Brad Keselowski for the win, triggering a horrific pileup that could have been much worse.

24 February 2013 • 13:23 AMT
Governors join White House push to fight budget crisis

Both Democrat and Republican chief executives, gathered in Washington for National Governors Association annual meeting.

24 February 2013 • 13:22 AMT
Pope Benedict says following God’s wishes

On Wednesday, Pope will hold his last general audience in St. Peter’s Square and on Thursday he will meet with cardinals.

24 February 2013 • 13:17 AMT
Cyprus votes in presidential polls as clock ticks on bailout deal

The 66-year-old lawyer took more than 45 percent of the vote in the first round in the Greek-speaking Cypriot south.

24 February 2013 • 13:04 AMT
New South Korea president faces North’s nuke crisis

Park said she won’t change her policy, which was built with the high probability of provocations from Pyongyang in mind

24 February 2013 • 12:59 AMT
Italy votes seen as crucial for economic recovery

Mr Berlusconi gave a TV interview – in what his opponents said was a breach of the campaigning ban.

24 February 2013 • 12:44 AMT
Hovannisian: new flood will wipe away fears and forgery

Unification is the sole salvation of Armenian people, former presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian said.

24 February 2013 • 12:39 AMT
Hovannisian’s election headquarters says Feb 24 rally peaceful

Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian’s election headquarters issued a statement on Feb 24 urgent rally in Liberty Square.

24 February 2013 • 12:38 AMT
Charles Aznavour congratulates Serzh Sargsyan on reelection

Legendary chansonnier Charles Aznavour has issued a congratulatory address to President Serzh Sargsyan on reelection.

23 February 2013 • 14:24 AMT
Defense Ministry refutes Azeri claims of Armenian hostages

“Let them show at lease one hostage if they claim to have captured 8,” Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman said.

23 February 2013 • 14:06 AMT
James Van Der Beek to join “Friends With Better Lives” CBS comedy pilot

The multi-camera project revolves around six 30-something friends who each think the other has it better.

23 February 2013 • 13:57 AMT
“The Blunderer” novel to be adapted into psychological thriller

The novel follows a young, successful man who seems to have it all, until the day his wife’s body is found at the bottom of a cliff.

23 February 2013 • 13:45 AMT
Russian meteorite cleanup “almost completed”

More than 1,500 people were injured due to the meteorite’s passing; damages from the meteorite hail were estimated at 1 billion rubles ($33 million).

23 February 2013 • 13:38 AMT
U.S.-built Antares rocket passes hotfire test

The rocket is expected to deliver Cygnus unmanned spacecraft to the International Space Station for NASA.

23 February 2013 • 13:10 AMT
Raffi Hovannisian: ANC leader last person that should point finger

Heritage party leader responded to the statement by ANC leader suggesting Raffi Hovannisian is “all talk and no action.”

23 February 2013 • 12:57 AMT
Karabakh defense army soldiers awarded for bravery

Bako Sahakyan signed an order to award 59 servicemen of the NKR Defense Army with AMD 50 thousand for bravery.

23 February 2013 • 12:52 AMT
Stallone, De Niro as battered boxers in “Grudge Match” 1st pic

Peter Segal serves as the director; the drama is also supported by Kim Basinger, Alan Arkin, Kevin Hart and Jon Bernthal.

23 February 2013 • 12:38 AMT
“Some Girl(s)” comedy clip features Adam Brody, Emily Watson

The film marks the first big screen feature from director Jennifer Getzinger since 2002’s “The Guru”.

23 February 2013 • 12:27 AMT
2 killed, 9 injured in Yemeni separatist clashes

The resurgent movement for a revived south Yemen state has aggravated political instability in the Arabian Peninsula country.

23 February 2013 • 12:19 AMT
Egypt’s President to modify parliamentary elections dates

“The president answered the requests of the Coptic members and will issue a statement changing the dates of the elections,” Ahmed Fahmy said.

23 February 2013 • 12:06 AMT
ANC leader: Raffi Hovannisian “all talk and no action”

Levon Ter-Petrossian said he’ll join a presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian when he sees some action behind his words.

23 February 2013 • 11:59 AMT
Syrian activists say battle for Aleppo airport intensifying

Rami Abdul-Rahman says the fighting is concentrated around a section of a highway connecting the city with a strategic facility.

23 February 2013 • 11:52 AMT
China admits existence of ‘cancer villages’

For years campaigners have said cancer rates in some villages near factories and polluted waterways have shot up.

23 February 2013 • 11:50 AMT
Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx in “Rio 2” animated comedy voice cast

Rio 2 will follow Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), a neurotic blue macaw, and Jewell (Hathaway), his free-spirited mate, as well as their three kids.