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25 January 2013 • 13:40 AMT
Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel Sunni Muslim strongholds

“They go in infantry formations behind the soldiers and their specialty is looting and killing civilians,” an activist said.

25 January 2013 • 13:27 AMT
Kate Winslet poised to star in “Divergent” novel adaptation

Divergent is a dystopian tale that stars Shailene Woodley as a sixteen-year-old girl who is forced to compete in a ritual that divides her family.

25 January 2013 • 13:27 AMT
UK govt. introduces bill legalizing same-sex marriage

But some traditionalist Conservative lawmakers say they will vote against it. The first debate and vote are scheduled for Feb 5.

25 January 2013 • 13:16 AMT
Car bomb explodes near Syrian-Israeli border, 8 killed

Rami Abdelrahman said that death toll was likely to rise as several security personnel were in a critical condition.

25 January 2013 • 12:47 AMT
U.S. gen. says Pentagon made mistakes in Malian troops training

Human rights groups have since accused Malian troops of killing Arabs and ethnic Tuaregs as they advance north.

25 January 2013 • 12:45 AMT
Presidential hopeful Hayrikyan joins Ghukasyan in hunger strike

National Self-Determination Union party leader said he’ll try and persuade Ghukasyan to end the strike together upon completion of a 3-day term.

25 January 2013 • 12:33 AMT
3 killed, 11 wounded during anti-government rally in Iraq

Police officials say the soldiers opened fire after a group of protesters started throwing stones on an army checkpoint nearby.

25 January 2013 • 12:20 AMT
Germany slams any comments damaging Mideast peace goal

“I will not comment on the remarks that have been attributed to Mr. Mursi,” a spokesman for the German MFA said.

25 January 2013 • 12:13 AMT
Public transport strike paralyzes Athens

The workers are striking over a public sector unified wage scheme that would see their salaries reduced by up to 25%.

25 January 2013 • 12:09 AMT
“Inside Llewyn Davis” drama debuts first trailer

Directed and written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, the film stars Oscar Isaac Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake among others.

25 January 2013 • 12:02 AMT
IAEA tells Israel differences with Iran need peaceful solution

Yukiya Amano said that the International Atomic Energy Agency had intensified “dialogue” with Tehran.

25 January 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Newcomer Yura Movsisyan joins Spartak for UAE practice session

The team of 26 players is leaving for United Arab Emirates on Friday, January 25 to train till February 7.

25 January 2013 • 11:38 AMT
Tina Turner on her way to becoming Swiss citizen

The local council announced its decision to grant the 73-year-old Turner citizenship in an official notice.

25 January 2013 • 11:23 AMT
S. Africa calls out police to join hunt for escaped 10,000 crocodiles

“At night time we have more success. It is much easier to see them,” Zane Langman told news channel ENCA.

25 January 2013 • 11:18 AMT
Agassi shocked by Armstrong confession, urges tougher dope control

The tennis player, who co-founded a philanthropic organisation with Armstrong, said he had been convinced of Armstrong’s innocence.

25 January 2013 • 11:13 AMT
Russian Air Force gets five Su-34 strike aircrafts

The aircraft will eventually replace all of the ageing Su-24 strike aircraft in service with the Air Force and Navy.

25 January 2013 • 11:07 AMT
English Premier League ranked Strongest League of 21st Century

Brazil, Argentina and Mexico are placed in the “Top 10”, where there is no change in the positions in comparison to 2011.

25 January 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Samsung Total Petrochemicals revives contract to buy Iranian oil

The deal is a rare example of a buyer returning to the market for Iranian oil despite the obstacles arising from sanctions.

25 January 2013 • 10:58 AMT
Jack White, The Lumineers among 2013 Grammy line-up

White, whose “Blunderbuss” is nominated for both Album of the Year and Best Rock Album awards, might perform his track “Freedom at 21.”

25 January 2013 • 10:48 AMT
HIV origins go back millions of years ago, study suggests

A genetic study shows HIV-like viruses arose in African monkeys and apes 5 million to 12 million years ago.

25 January 2013 • 10:42 AMT
Released Javakhk activist visits St. Echmiadzin church in Tbilisi

The former political prisoner was welcomed by the Primate of the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

25 January 2013 • 10:33 AMT
U.S. economist says European crisis can erupt again

Eichengreen said that leaving the euro would be disastrously expensive and cause widespread chaos for any country that tries it.

25 January 2013 • 10:31 AMT
UK economy shrinks more than expected

After the figures were released, the Treasury conceded that Britain still faced a “very difficult economic situation”.

25 January 2013 • 10:12 AMT
Yandex launches voice social search app for U.S.

The app allows owners of Apple iPhones from the U.S. to search data on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Foursquare.

25 January 2013 • 10:02 AMT
Sen Kerry has ‘deep understanding of issues facing Armenia’

During his tenure in the United States Senate, Sen Kerry cosponsored numerous resolutions on the Armenian Genocide.

25 January 2013 • 10:02 AMT
New trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s “Side Effects” all-star thriller

The story follows a successful New York couple whose world unravels when she begins taking a new drug prescribed by her psychiatrist.

25 January 2013 • 09:55 AMT
Oscar – nommed Joaquin Phoenix to headline “Inherent Vice”

Phoenix will reteam The Master helmer Paul Thomas Anderson in an adaptation of the Thomas Pynchon detective novel.

25 January 2013 • 09:51 AMT
AGBU Pasadena to host Contemporary Armenian Art exhibition

The Armenian General Benevolent Union strives to raise funds for its youth oriented and cultural activities.

25 January 2013 • 09:43 AMT
Oskanian’s money laundering case to be submitted to court – paper

The ex-foreign minister Vartan Oskanian’s Civilitas money laundering case has been in a stalemate for about 2 months.

25 January 2013 • 09:33 AMT
Abortion opponents plan rally in Washington

Earlier this week, opponents marked the anniversary with workshops, prayers and calls for more limits on abortion rights.