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26 December 2012 • 06:58 AMT
“Orphan Black” mystery series 1st footage released

The film follows an orphan whose life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide of a woman who looks just like her.

26 December 2012 • 06:42 AMT
Lady GaGa preparing documentary for 2013 release

Friend, frequent collaborator, and celebrity photographer Terry Richardson is set to shoot the docu-bio.

26 December 2012 • 06:34 AMT
Tony Iommi: Black Sabbath will tour “as much as we’re able” next year

In November, Black Sabbath unveiled news about their upcoming album, which would contain 15 tracks.

26 December 2012 • 06:17 AMT
Russia’s Roscosmos may join ESA Mars project in 2013

NASA later said it would cut its participation in the project and will not provide its Atlas carrier for the launch.

26 December 2012 • 06:11 AMT
Suicide bomber targets U.S. military base in Afghanistan

Earlier, Afghan Police Gen. Abdul Qayum Baqizai said the attack was directed at a NATO convoy traveling to the airport.

26 December 2012 • 06:02 AMT
Major winter storms kill 2 in southern U.S.

In the town of McNeill in southern Mississippi, an apparent tornado destroyed 12 homes and injured eight people.

26 December 2012 • 05:42 AMT
Japan Cabinet resigns to clear the way for new PM

In announcing the resignations, the chief government spokesman said the incoming government will face many tough issues.

26 December 2012 • 05:30 AMT
India says Russian-leased nuke sub has faulty parts

The Russian-built Akula II class nuclear attack submarine was inducted into the Indian Navy as INS Chakra in April.

26 December 2012 • 05:17 AMT
U.S. may sell advanced spy drones to South Korea

The Defense Department began informally consulting Congress on the possible Global Hawk sale in the summer of 2011.

26 December 2012 • 05:04 AMT
Egypt’s constitution passes with 63.8% “yes”

Opposition spokesman Khaled Dawoud said the judge didn’t address complaints about overcrowding of polling stations.

25 December 2012 • 17:52 AMT
Azeri people first to suffer from Baku’s lies – Deputy FM

Shavarsh Kohcharyan: Azeri territorial claims on Armenia are a clear proof of the agony of the hereditary authoritarian regime.

25 December 2012 • 17:34 AMT
6 killed as gunman attacks Nigeria church

The strike took place after a Christmas Eve midnight service outside the town of Potiskum, in northeast Yobe state.

25 December 2012 • 17:22 AMT
Legendary rifle designer Kalashnikov in hospital

The 93-year-old father of the AK-47 has been having heart problems and feeling poorly since March.

25 December 2012 • 17:08 AMT
Angry Birds Trilogy DLC adds 130 new levels

Developer Rovio recently released the latest entry in the series, Angry Birds Star Wars, through Facebook.

25 December 2012 • 16:49 AMT
Will Smith’s “After Earth” sci-fi flick unveils poster

The artwork shows Jaden Smith surveying the wilds of the long lost homeworld; the actor stars with his father as the only 2 survivors.

25 December 2012 • 16:22 AMT
Russian ships to hold joint drills in Mediterranean

Earlier, Deputy Defense Minister dismissed allegations that Russian ships were carrying special task units to Syria.

25 December 2012 • 16:08 AMT
Int’l envoy Brahimi continues mediation efforts in Damascus

Most opposition groups appear frustrated with Brahimi’s quest for a deal on a transitional government.

25 December 2012 • 16:01 AMT
27 killed in Kazakhstan military plane crash

More than 20 people were on board the flight, which went down near the city of Shymkent, Kazakh TV said.

25 December 2012 • 15:57 AMT
Oscar-nominated British composer Richard Bennett dies at 79

To a broad audience Richard Bennett is best known as a prolific writer of scores for film and television.

25 December 2012 • 15:39 AMT
LG unveils new Google TV hardware

LG’s latest television hardware will include QWERTY remote controls, natural speech recognition and Passive Cinema 3D support.

25 December 2012 • 15:32 AMT
Samsung Galaxy Note 7.0 rumors grow

The mystery product is said to feature a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 and comes running the Android 4.1.2 operating system.

25 December 2012 • 15:24 AMT
Over 100 websites blocked in Tajikistan ahead of elections

President Imomali Rakhmon has overseen constitutional amendments that allow him to seek a new seven-year term in November 2013.

25 December 2012 • 15:09 AMT
5 soldiers, 11 tribesmen killed in Yemeni al-Qaeda clashes

The violence came as al-Qaida’s offshoot in Yemen released a new video message calling on Yemeni Muslims to join jihad against U.S.

25 December 2012 • 14:58 AMT
Iran to launch naval drills in Strait of Hormuz late December

The “Velayat 91” drills will be held across an area of about 1 mln square km in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean.

25 December 2012 • 14:48 AMT
Israeli PM Netanyahu losing support, poll says

A new poll shows Netanyahu is poised for an election victory but losing support to a rival who opposes Palestinian statehood.

25 December 2012 • 14:42 AMT
Egyptian Military Retirees to form political party

The party, tentatively called Vanguard of Liberation, would focus on turning Egypt into a democratic state.

25 December 2012 • 14:18 AMT
“Broken City” trailer features Russell Crowe, Mark Wahlberg

Wahlberg stars as Billy Taggart, a (former) respected New York police officer who now works as a private detective.

25 December 2012 • 14:10 AMT
Counselor to Algerian President to visit Armenia

Armenian-Algerian cooperation will be discussed during a separate meeting with NSC Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan.

25 December 2012 • 14:09 AMT
Armenian President hails objective coverage of parliamentary polls

Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the journalists on the coming New Year and Christmas, wishing them success and creativity.

25 December 2012 • 14:09 AMT
Public figure offers to set up religious police in Armenia

Daniel Petrosyan: a boost in sect inflow was reported in Armenia, further exacerbated by favorable conditions in the country.