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19 October 2012 • 05:23 AMT
EU leaders agree on supervisor for banks in eurozone

At the moment, money to help put banks has to go through a country’s government — placing more strain on state finances.

18 October 2012 • 18:56 AMT
Gunman kills 3 women in Florida beauty salon

Police have not identified the victims or the gunman. Brady said the shooting appears to be part of a domestic dispute.

18 October 2012 • 18:51 AMT
U.S. Treasury names Iran-backed al Qaeda member – report

“We will continue targeting this crucial source of al Qaeda’s funding and support,” David Cohen said in a statement.

18 October 2012 • 18:02 AMT
Russia’s Putin backs ban on headscarves at schools

“We should always respect people’s religious feelings but we must proceed from the fact that we live in a secular state,” Putin said.

18 October 2012 • 17:41 AMT
Israel plans further expansion of settlements on West Bank

The plan for the building of some 800 new homes is certain to attract further international condemnation of Israel’s settlement policies.

18 October 2012 • 17:39 AMT
Google surprisingly reveals big drop in profits

Third-quarter profits fell 20% on a year earlier to $2.18bn and below analysts’ expectations. Shares in Google fell 9%.

18 October 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Amazon’s Kindle Fire has highest readership rates – comScore

The survey was conducted during a three-month period ending in August 2012 consisted of 6,000 tablet owners across the U.S.

18 October 2012 • 17:28 AMT
Libyan army to impose order after clashes in former Gaddafi stronghold

At least 10 people were killed and dozens wounded as Libyan militias linked to the army shelled Bani Walid and faced counter-attacks.

18 October 2012 • 17:12 AMT
British govt. recruits teenage spies, codebreakers for intelligence services

The Foreign Office said the apprenticeship program aims to find up to 100 new recruits for Britain’s electronic surveillance agency.

18 October 2012 • 16:56 AMT
1 dead in Greek anti-austerity strikes

A 65-year-old protester suffered a fatal heart attack during the demonstration, the Health Ministry said.

18 October 2012 • 16:46 AMT
Warner Bros. to adapt “True Skin” sci-fi short into film

The story for True Skin takes place in a not-too-distant future where humans regularly augment their bodies with robotic parts.

18 October 2012 • 16:30 AMT
43 killed in Syria air force strikes

A number of nations and the UN envoy to the Syria conflict are pushing for a temporary cease-fire during a Muslim holiday later this month.

18 October 2012 • 16:23 AMT
Aronofsky’s “Noah” on-set pics feature Russell Crowe

The film also stars Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson Logan Lerman, Douglas Booth, Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins.

18 October 2012 • 15:57 AMT
1st trailer for “Ginger & Rosa” Toronto film fest hit released

The film follows a pair of British teen girls whose friendship is tested during the peak of Cold War fears.

18 October 2012 • 15:44 AMT
Google confirms Android launch event details

The company has issued invite bearing the message “The playground is open” to promote the event, to take place on Oct 29 in New York City.

18 October 2012 • 15:41 AMT
Hamas hosts march in Gaza to mark prisoner swap anniversary

“The release of the detainees is our top priority, and the resistance will always work to achieve this goal,” Abu Obaida said.

18 October 2012 • 15:33 AMT
UN rights chief: Syria reminds of Bosnia’s sectarian war

“It should not take something as drastic as Srebrenica to shake the world into taking serious action,” Navi Pillay said.

18 October 2012 • 15:19 AMT
Forbes names Ashton Kutcher highest-paid man on TV

The former “That ’70s Show” actor takes over the reign from his “Men” predecessor Charlie Sheen, who earned a whooping $40 mln last year.

18 October 2012 • 15:14 AMT
Lara: Martirosyan will know what it’s like to fight against A+ fighter

Erislandy Lara said that all of his focus is on Martirosyan but he admit that he hopes Sulaiman keeps his word.

18 October 2012 • 15:14 AMT
Saudi religious police head wants more women in the force

Earlier this month, al-Sheikh announced that he would curb the powers of the religious police, known as the “mutawa”.

18 October 2012 • 15:13 AMT
TNT orders “L.A. Noir” cop drama into series

The series revolves around the battle between former Los Angeles Police Chief William Parker and mobster/former boxer Mickey Cohen.

18 October 2012 • 15:04 AMT
Peres urges world leaders to encourage Iranians to revolt

The Israeli President’s comments came as Iranian leaders warned that the downfall of both Israel and the U.S. was imminent.

18 October 2012 • 15:04 AMT
Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor’s “The Impossible” trailer released

The actors star in the true story of a family struggling for survival during the tsunami that hit Thailand in 2004.

18 October 2012 • 14:53 AMT
Amazon reportedly in talks to buy Brazilian bookseller Saraiva

Exame magazine reported in August that Saraiva was among the possible acquisition targets for Amazon in Brazil.

18 October 2012 • 14:51 AMT
“Jack Reacher” trailer features Tom Cruise’s character chased by police

Cruise’s title character is an ex-military police officer who is called in to investigate a murder of five people in a seemingly random sniper attack.

18 October 2012 • 14:40 AMT
Foreign Ministry refuses comment on Armenian, Azeri FMs meeting

“The Ministry will inform about Edward Nalbandian’s upcoming meetings in due time,” Tigran Balayan said.

18 October 2012 • 14:32 AMT
EU, OSCE to announce joint project results on Armenian elections

First part of the project covered parliamentary elections in 2012, with the second one to focus on 2013 presidential polls.

18 October 2012 • 14:24 AMT
“Ghostbusters 3” production to kick off in summer

“Ghostbusters 3” has been in development for years, but its fate remained unclear after Murray refused to reprise his role.

18 October 2012 • 14:22 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406,13 Oct. 18

The market average rate of USD on October 18 totaled AMD 406,13 decreasing by 0.96 point compared to October 17.

18 October 2012 • 14:16 AMT
Armenian govt. to cut Metsamor Energo Atom’s authorized capital

Armenian government adopted a decision to reduce the authorized capital of Metsamor Energo Atom CJSC.