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14 November 2012 • 04:58 AMT
Archduke Joseph Diamond auctioned for nearly $21.5mln

The 76.02-carat diamond, with perfect color and internally flawless clarity, came from the ancient Golconda mines in India.

14 November 2012 • 04:54 AMT
Russia, U.S. should develop relations, not “reset” them – Medvedev

Dmitry Medvedev said the European missile defense shield remained a key problem in the Russian-U.S. relations.

14 November 2012 • 04:51 AMT
Saudi man planning to attack Bush’s home gets life sentence

The FBI found bomb-making materials in the 22-year-old’s Lubbock, Texas home just before his February 2011 arrest.

14 November 2012 • 04:49 AMT
U.S. budget deficit rises in October

The debate has quickly shifted to the combination of expiring tax breaks and new spending reductions known as the “fiscal cliff.”

14 November 2012 • 04:47 AMT
France formally recognizes Syria’s opposition

The new group is lobbying the international community for more powerful weapons to break the stalemate with the regime.

13 November 2012 • 17:45 AMT
Armenian President unconcerned over renewed Turkey-France ties

Serzh Sargsyan: we wish for Turkey to develop ties with European countries so that Ankara might adopt some of the European values.

13 November 2012 • 17:32 AMT
Anne Hathaway confirms role in Steven Spielberg’s “Robopocalypse”

Other actors in the running to appear in the sci-fi epic include Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers) and Ben Whishaw (Skyfall).

13 November 2012 • 17:24 AMT
Honda reveals Micro Commuter Prototype electric car

The 2013 Honda Micro Commuter Prototype has a length of 2,500 mm with a width of 1,250 mm and a height of 1,445 mm.

13 November 2012 • 17:22 AMT
Yerevan will do its utmost for stability in Syria’s Armenian community

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan expressed concern over the situation with Syrian people in the face of a civil war in the country.

13 November 2012 • 17:05 AMT
Armenian leader hails Francois Hollande’s stance on Genocide bill

France’s policy on the Armenian Genocide wasn’t imposed by Yerevan, according to Armenian President.

13 November 2012 • 16:45 AMT
Stephenie Meyer’s “The Host” premieres new trailer

Saoirse Ronan, the Oscar-nominated star of The Lovely Bones and Hanna, leads the cast of the science fiction movie.

13 November 2012 • 16:34 AMT
Violence flare-up with Gaza “not over,” Israeli Defense Minister warns

On November 12 night, Israeli planes struck three sites in Gaza, which the military identified as a weapons facility and two rocket launch sites.

13 November 2012 • 16:20 AMT
Thai customs seize 600 smuggled deadly cobras

Customs officials say the snakes came from Malaysia and were being shipped through Thailand for use in medicine or for food.

13 November 2012 • 16:12 AMT
Iran to host Syrian national dialogue meeting next week

The mainstream Syrian opposition rejects any dialogue with Assad, except possibly on the terms of his departure.

13 November 2012 • 16:02 AMT
Xerox lowers profit outlook for current quarter

For 2013, Xerox Corp. anticipates adjusted earnings of $1.09 to $1.15 per share, bracketing Wall Street’s prediction of $1.12 per share.

13 November 2012 • 15:53 AMT
Darth Vader to be resurrected in “Star Wars Episode 7”?

Darth Vader was dead at the end of “Return of the Jedi”, where he sacrificed himself to save his son Luke Skywalker.

13 November 2012 • 15:42 AMT
“Double Cross” bestselling spy trilogy to be adapted into series

The trilogy is based on the efforts of five Allied operatives who specialized in turning German spies into double agents.

13 November 2012 • 15:34 AMT
Iraq denies U.S. pressure in scrapping arms deal with Russia

“We are a sovereign state and we would not give into pressure,” a spokesman for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said.

13 November 2012 • 15:22 AMT
Syrian opposition seeks European recognition, financial support

Mouaz Alkhatib called for political, financial, humanitarian and military support to help end four decades of Assad family rule.

13 November 2012 • 14:50 AMT
Weinstein Co. picks up “The Host” helmer’s “Snowpiercer” thriller

The film is set in a grim future where a failed attempt to stop global warming results in an Ice Age.

13 November 2012 • 14:43 AMT
Sean Penn to star in “Prone Gunman” action thriller

The project is adapted from Jean-Patrick Manchette’s book which focuses on Martin Terrier, an international operative.

13 November 2012 • 14:35 AMT
Ben Affleck to honored as “Modern Master” at Santa Barbara Film Fest

Previous recipients include Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Diane Keaton, Sean Penn, Jeff Bridges, Peter Jackson.

13 November 2012 • 14:27 AMT
Physicians to verify if Azeri border-crosser deaf and dumb

Azeri citizen Telman Aliyev, who crossed a border to Armenia, is being questioned by law enforcement officers.

13 November 2012 • 14:13 AMT
Elina Danielian reaches Women’s World Chess Championship round 2

Danielian further managed to score a win in the decisive tie break against Sopiko Khukhashvili to make it to the second round.

13 November 2012 • 14:10 AMT
“Hangover” scribes’ “21 And Over” comedy trailer released

Chaos ensues when straight-A college student’s friends take him out for “quick beer” to celebrate his birthday before med school interview.

13 November 2012 • 14:03 AMT
Cinedigm nabs “Violet & Daisy” coming-of-age drama

The film stars Saoirse Ronan and Alexis Bledel, as two young, pop culture-obsessed assassins in New York City.

13 November 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Christmas tree banned in Brussels over Muslim sensitivity concerns

Two Muslims elected to the Brussels city council last month have vowed to turn Belgium into a Muslim state based on Sharia law.

13 November 2012 • 13:50 AMT
Nikolay Ghazaryan says proud of Yura Movsisyan

Ghazaryan noted that Movsisyan upholds the traditions set by Soviet football striker Nikita Simonyan.

13 November 2012 • 13:47 AMT
Uruguayan official condemns Safarov case

Jorge Orrico says Uruguay stands ready to assist in the peaceful settlement of all conflicts and disputes.

13 November 2012 • 13:39 AMT
IMF report posts 2,8% inflation rate in Armenia

4,3% inflation was reported in Turkmenistan, followed by Azerbaijan (3%), Kirghizia (2,9%), Armenia (2,8%) and Georgia 0,2%.