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28 September 2012 • 10:39 AMT
Ben Kingsley to star in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” prequel

“Mary Mother of Christ” revolves around Mary’s attempts to defy King Herod in order to save her son, Jesus.

28 September 2012 • 10:38 AMT
Details of President Sargsyan’s visit to France kept secret – paper

President Serzh Sargsyan will leave for Paris in early November on the invitation of his French counterpart Francois Hollande.

28 September 2012 • 10:20 AMT
10 guards, 2 inmates killed in Iraq prison break

Spokesman Mohammed al-Assi says several hours of clashes followed and that scores of prisoners had escaped.

28 September 2012 • 10:20 AMT
Anthony Hopkins’ “Hitchcock” to premiere at AFI Fest

The film promises to tell the untold story of Hitchcock’s struggles during the making of the 1960 film “Physco.”

28 September 2012 • 10:16 AMT
“The Empty Glass” Marilyn Monroe death novel to be adapted into film

J.I. Baker’s novel “The Empty Glass” is a thriller about a young coroner who investigates the truth behind Marilyn Monroe’s death.

28 September 2012 • 10:07 AMT
Italian biggest unions protest Monti’s spending cuts

The strike followed clashes between anti-austerity protesters and police in Madrid and Athens this week.

28 September 2012 • 10:06 AMT
NBC nabs Emmy-winning helmer’s “This Thing Called Love”

The film is described as a comedic documentary that explores minutae of modern relationships through the eyes of several couples.

28 September 2012 • 09:59 AMT
Russia’s space sector needs sweeping reforms – Roscosmos

“Unless we undertake extreme measures, the sector will be uncompetitive within three-four years,” Popovkin said.

28 September 2012 • 09:58 AMT
Daniel Radcliffe to star in 20th Century Fox’s “Frankenstein”?

The adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel puts a sci-fi take on this classic story about a creature produced through a scientific experiment.

28 September 2012 • 09:55 AMT
Ex-leader Robert Kocharian to benefit from Oskanian’s removal – paper

Rober Kocharian hasn’t made an official statement on Oskanian’s case, trying to prove his adherence to Russia, the daily says.

28 September 2012 • 09:48 AMT
Panetta says Benghazi attack ‘planned by terrorists’

Panetta’s comments are the most definitive to date by an administration official that the Benghazi assault was planned.

28 September 2012 • 09:39 AMT
Activists report fierce fighting in Aleppo

Meanwhile, state-run Syrian TV says government troops repulsed an attack on the neighborhood with the help of its residents.

28 September 2012 • 09:27 AMT
ANC leader, EU Comissioner discuss political situation in Armenia

The prospects of Armenia-EU relations, problems in the sectors of human rights and democracy were also on the meeting agenda.

28 September 2012 • 09:22 AMT
AI urges Swedish assurances over Assange case

The Wikileaks founder, who is living at Ecuador’s London embassy, is fighting UK efforts to send him to Sweden.

28 September 2012 • 09:15 AMT
Al Qaeda veteran spotted in Libyan capital

One Libyan official said he didn’t know whether al Libi was back in Tripoli but was aware that he had been in Afghanistan.

28 September 2012 • 09:12 AMT
Oskanian: no Euro 1 bn donation before presidential race, EU rep. says

According to Vartan Oskanian, European Commissioner Stefan Fule expressed pessimism over current state and future of Armenia.

28 September 2012 • 09:03 AMT
Former German finance minister may rival Merkel in 2013 race

Steinbrueck led Germany’s response to the global financial crisis in the “grand coalition” between 2005 and 2009.

28 September 2012 • 08:38 AMT
IMF: inflation expected within target band in Armenia

The CBA has shown strengthened commitment to a flexible exchange rate and the inflation-targeting regime.

28 September 2012 • 08:21 AMT
Jose Mourinho defends Chelsea captain over racism

Terry remains close friends with the Portuguese manager following their successful time at Stamford Bridge.

28 September 2012 • 08:09 AMT
U.S. removing staff from embassy in Libya

“This is a temporary further drawdown of staff for security reasons,” a state department official said in New York.

28 September 2012 • 08:02 AMT
German film wins Pyongyang fest grand prize

The film festival is the only time North Koreans and foreigners can watch films together at Pyongyang theaters.

28 September 2012 • 07:58 AMT
Lightning hits power station, blacks out Baku

Production at offshore oil wells was not affected because they have their own power sources but refineries stopped operations.

28 September 2012 • 07:52 AMT
Gunman kills 4, himself in Minneapolis

Police initially said at least two people had been killed, but later would only say that “several” bodies had been found inside.

28 September 2012 • 07:44 AMT
Abraham to make title defense Dec 15

Abraham (35-3, 27 KO) previously losing blowout decisions against Carl Froch and Andre Ward with belts on the line.

28 September 2012 • 07:33 AMT
U.S. judge orders man behind of anti-Islam film jailed

Concerns have been raised for Nakoula’s safety due to the widespread anger his alleged video has provoked among Muslims.

28 September 2012 • 07:25 AMT
Clinton calls on China, Japan to let “cool heads” prevail

Clinton met Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of this week’s UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

28 September 2012 • 07:19 AMT
Russia likely to extend Azerbaijan’s Gabala radar lease

The Soviet Union built the Gabala Radar Station in 1985. It is currently operated by the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces.

28 September 2012 • 07:08 AMT
Facebook, Gates Foundation team up to host education hackathon

“In the age of social media, we have an opportunity to achieve real progress right now on key issues in education,” Facebook said.

28 September 2012 • 07:01 AMT
Slovenia’s PM says his nation doesn’t need EU bailout

Jansa said his government is “determined to do everything that’s possible” to prevent the need to ask for foreign assistance.

28 September 2012 • 06:51 AMT
British, Chinese passengers among 19 killed in Nepal plane crash

The twin-engine propeller-driven Dornier aircraft, owned by private firm Sita Air, had taken off from Kathmandu for Lukla.