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22 December 2012 • 13:42 AMT
Russian FM says Syria’s chemical weapons under control

Russian FM said Syrian government has moved them from many arsenals to just “one or two centers” to properly safeguard them.

22 December 2012 • 13:29 AMT
Russia urges probe into UN chopper downing in S. Sudan

A Mil Mi-8 helicopter was shot down December 21 on a reconnaissance flight in South Sudan’s eastern state of Jonglei.

22 December 2012 • 13:20 AMT
Kristen Stewart to headline “Snow White and the Huntsman” sequel

The original film, which also starred Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron, was released in May this year.

22 December 2012 • 13:13 AMT
“Scary Movie 5” trailer pokes fun at “Paranormal Activity 4”

Scheduled for an April 19, 2013 release in the U.S., “Scary Movie 5” is directed by Malcolm Lee and David Zucker.

22 December 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Suicide bombers target mobile phone firms in Nigeria

Islamist sect Boko Haram has previously blown up telephone masts and offices of phone companies.

22 December 2012 • 12:45 AMT
Pope pardons former butler who leaked docs in Vatican scandal

The scandal exposed power struggles, intrigue and allegations of corruption and homosexual liaisons in the highest levels of Catholic Church.

22 December 2012 • 12:32 AMT
R’n’B artist John Legend writing song for “Django Unchained” soundtrack

The soundtrack to the film includes tracks by Jamie Foxx, Rick Ross, Anthony Hamilton, Elayna Boynton, and Ennio Morricone.

22 December 2012 • 12:23 AMT
Jessica Chastain may join James Franco in “Good People”

The film follows a couple in their 30s in severe debt who finds the tenant in their downstairs apartment has died and left a stack of cash.

22 December 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Kaspersky Lab. founder among “15 Most Dangerous People in the World”

Also included in the list are Egypt’s new leader Morsi, Syria’s President Assad, Iranian hardline general Suleimani.

22 December 2012 • 11:58 AMT
Russian General says Syrian air-defense “effective, non-nonsense”

“The Syrian armed forces have effective air-defense systems that can fend off massive airstrikes against the country,” Alexander Leonov said.

22 December 2012 • 11:43 AMT
“Tyler Perry’s Temptation” trailer features Kim Kardashian

The drama is about a married marriage counselor who falls into a relationship with a rich client and the ethical complications that arise.

22 December 2012 • 11:33 AMT
Tougher EU sanctions against Iran take effect Dec 22

The sanctions include bans on financial transactions, sales to Iran of shipping equipment and steel, and imports of Iranian natural gas.

22 December 2012 • 11:23 AMT
“Amour,” “No,” “The Deep” among 9 films on Oscar foreign film shortlist

Other selections include Canada’s “War Witch”, Norway’s “Kon-Tiki,” Romania’s “Beyond the Hills” and Switzerland’s “Sister.”

22 December 2012 • 11:17 AMT
2 killed as wave of looting spreads across Argentina

Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to stop hundreds of people attacking a supermarket on the outskirts of the capital, Buenos Aires.

22 December 2012 • 11:08 AMT
Historian hails Armenian President’s speech at CSTO meeting

Gevorg Melkonyan commented on Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s statement issued during the CSTO meeting.

22 December 2012 • 11:03 AMT
Psy’s “Gangnam Style” passes record 1bn mark on YouTube

“Gangnam Style” has been well on its way to the 10-digit record since beating Justin Bieber’s “Baby” at the end of November.

22 December 2012 • 10:58 AMT
New expedition launches work at International Space Station

During their 147-day mission, the new ISS crew members will take part in docking and unloading six spacecraft.

22 December 2012 • 10:55 AMT
Instagram backpedals on service terms change amid used backlash

The Facebook-owned service attempted to claim the right to sell user photos to advertising partners without notification.

22 December 2012 • 10:45 AMT
Iran to send humanitarian aid to Syria’s Palestinians – envoy

The aid would be dispatched to Yarmouk, a Palestinian district in Damascus, which has become one of the latest battlefields for Syrian rebels.

22 December 2012 • 10:40 AMT
Orinats Yerkir to back Serzh Sargsyan at presidential elections

Orinats Yerkir announced a decision to back incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan at 2013 presidential elections.

22 December 2012 • 10:37 AMT
UN peacekeeper kills 4 colleagues in Darfur shooting

More than 300,000 people have been killed in the Darfur conflict since rebels took up arms against the Sudanese government.

22 December 2012 • 10:31 AMT
Heritage leader officially nominated as presidential candidate

Raffi Hovannissian: at my life’s expense, our homeland will become a country of love and light on February 18.

22 December 2012 • 10:26 AMT
UN helicopter shot by South Sudan army – report

Deputy UN spokesman Eduardo del Buey said South Sudan’s military had admitted it had hit the helicopter.

22 December 2012 • 10:13 AMT
N. Korean leader urges to launch more rockets amid int’l criticism

On December 12, a North Korean three-stage rocket sent a Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite into orbit.

22 December 2012 • 10:09 AMT
Man accused of Koran desecration burnt alive by Pakistani mob

A senior superintendent of police said around 30 people had been arrested for the murder and seven police detained for negligence.

22 December 2012 • 10:04 AMT
200 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported Dec 16-22

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

22 December 2012 • 10:01 AMT
UK ex-PM Margaret Thatcher recovering from surgery

Baroness Thatcher was the UK’s first female prime minister and served three terms in that post, between 1979 and 1990.

22 December 2012 • 09:53 AMT
Gunman attack leaves 11 Pakistanis, Afghans dead in SW Pakistan

Hundreds of Pakistanis and Afghans are captured by Iranian border guards every year for illegally trying to travel to Europe.

22 December 2012 • 09:52 AMT
Heritage leader: president must prioritize national interests

Raffi Hovannissian: the ruling authorities must serve the people in Armenia, with RA law to be equal for all.

22 December 2012 • 09:48 AMT
Russia, EU call for direct Israeli-Palestinian talks

They urged Palestinian leadership to use the recognition of the Palestinian Authority as a UN non-member observer state constructively.