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21 December 2012 • 06:05 AMT
Seth Rogen in “This Is the End” post-apocalyptic comedy trailer

The trailer kicks off with Rogen and James Franco – as themselves – taping a grainy video message on 12/21/2012.

21 December 2012 • 05:58 AMT
Russia abandons plans to build two Mistral class ships – report

A Mistral-class ship is capable of carrying 16 helicopters, four landing vessels, 70 armored vehicles, and 450 personnel.

21 December 2012 • 05:56 AMT
“Admission” Tina Fey, Paul Rudd comedy trailer unveiled

The comedy pairs Tina Fey as a Princeton admissions officer and Paul Rudd as the co-founder of an experimental high school.

21 December 2012 • 05:51 AMT
Steve Carell, Jim Carrey’s “Incredible Burt Wonderstone” trailer

After breaking up with his stage partner, a famous Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new street magician appears on the scene.

21 December 2012 • 05:51 AMT
UN Security Council authorizes Mali intervention

The resolution also sets “benchmarks” for Mali, including political reconciliation and improved training for the military.

21 December 2012 • 05:42 AMT
WikiLeaks to release one million documents next year: Assange

“Next year will be equally busy. WikiLeaks has already over one million documents being prepared to be released,” he said.

21 December 2012 • 05:38 AMT
2012 marks Universal Pictures’ best year at int’l box-office

Universal broke its domestic record ($1.127 billion) in October, and the studio will surpass its international record ($1.716 billion).

21 December 2012 • 05:32 AMT
Ridley Scott to helm “The Vatican” pilot for Showtime

A contemporary exploration of power plays within the Catholic church, “The Vatican” will be written by Paul Attanasio.

21 December 2012 • 05:31 AMT
Facebook testing paid message service to non-friends

“For the receiver, this test allows them to hear from people who have an important message to send them,” Facebook said.

21 December 2012 • 05:20 AMT
Cameron visits UK troops in Afghanistan

There have been more than 400 deaths since 2001 but the UK presence has cut the number of terrorist plots, the PM said.

21 December 2012 • 05:12 AMT
U.S. House approves annual defense policy bill

The Republican-controlled House approved the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 315-107.

20 December 2012 • 17:58 AMT
Putin offers French star Depardieu Russian citizenship

“If Gerard really wants to have a Russian passport or a residence permit, then he can consider the matter settled,” Putin said.

20 December 2012 • 17:53 AMT
U.S. Senators slam Bin Laden film over “torture myth”

A new film about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden is “inaccurate” for suggesting torture helped lead to his discovery.

20 December 2012 • 17:28 AMT
Naomi Watts talks role as Princess Diana in “Caught In Flight”

Naomi Watts has revealed that the attention surrounding her Princess Diana role has been “scary”.

20 December 2012 • 17:18 AMT
Louvre hits 10 million visitors mark

The museum’s new wing of Islamic art, with about 3,000 precious works from the seventh to the 19th centuries, opened to the public in Sept.

20 December 2012 • 17:05 AMT
President meets Syrian Armenian entrepreneurs

The President instructed relevant state bodies to study the issues discussed, further expressing readiness to consider any suggestions.

20 December 2012 • 16:43 AMT
Russia hopes to meet Iran for nuke talks next month – official

The last round of big power talks with Iran in Moscow in June ended with no sign of a breakthrough.

20 December 2012 • 16:19 AMT
“Prometheus” scribe Damon Lindelof passes up sequel

Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace are expected to reprise their roles for the “Prometheus” sequel, rumored to be titled “Paradise.”

20 December 2012 • 16:04 AMT
Russian tycoon Khodorkovsky to be released in 2014

Moscow City Court slashed prison sentences for former Yukos bosses Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev.

20 December 2012 • 15:56 AMT
EU states share views on Genocide issue – EU delegation head

“Peace is a much more favorable state. We don’t forget the history, but don’t want to be dragged down by it,” Traian Hristea said.

20 December 2012 • 15:33 AMT
Nokia to unveil Windows RT tablet in 2013 – report

The report suggests that the Nokia tablet will feature a 10-inch screen and a Qualcomm S4 processor under the hood.

20 December 2012 • 15:23 AMT
Google sells Motorola’s set-top business in $2.35 bn deal

Arris Group purchased the assets with cash and stock in a move that sees Google acquire a 15.7% stake in the broadband provider.

20 December 2012 • 15:10 AMT
Putin: there is a call for changes in Syria

Vladimir Putin: Russia is concerned that the push to unseat President Assad’s regime could plunge the country even deeper into violence.

20 December 2012 • 15:01 AMT
Afghan officials, Taliban rebels gather for France meeting

The meeting comes as France is pulling its last combat troops from Afghanistan – well ahead of Nato’s withdrawal timetable.

20 December 2012 • 14:52 AMT
Armenia posts 4,5% increase in foreign trade turnover

The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $2 546.3 mln (AMD 1 022.6) in January-November 2012.

20 December 2012 • 14:40 AMT
Armenia placed 89th in Democracy Ranking 2012

The top 10 countries are: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland, and Austria.

20 December 2012 • 14:30 AMT
National Geographic marks 125th anniv. with “Night of Exploration”

The “Night of Exploration” will look at Titanic, Stonehenge, Easter Island, and more of the world’s fascinating places and mysteries.

20 December 2012 • 14:25 AMT
European expert suggests breathing fresh air into Karabakh peace process

“2013 is set to be a challenging year, not least because of presidential elections in both Armenia and Azerbaijan,” Amanda Paul said.

20 December 2012 • 14:03 AMT
Armenia, NKR to cooperate in nature protection sector

At the meeting, Artsakh leader stressed the importance for exchange of experience between environmental bodies of NKR and Armenia.

20 December 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Belgium envoy: EU, OSCE MG serious in resolving Karabakh conflict

Belgium Ambassador to Azerbaijan commented on EU efforts in contributing to Karabakh conflict settlement.