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22 September 2012 • 04:29 AMT
Colorado theater sued over July shooting

The judge presiding over the criminal case ruled that some documents in the court file can be publicly released.

22 September 2012 • 04:23 AMT
Turkish PM says Syria’s Assad ‘politically dead’

“This also has to do with how Russia and China approach the situation,” Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in an interview.

22 September 2012 • 04:16 AMT
Iraq blocks N. Korean plane on suspicion of Syria weapon cargo

U.S. Senator John Kerry threatened to review U.S. aid to Baghdad if it does not halt such overflights to Syria.

22 September 2012 • 04:10 AMT
Romney releases much-anticipated 2011 tax return

Mitt Romney’s 2011 tax rate of 14.1% compares with a previous estimate of 15.4% for the year by his aides.

22 September 2012 • 04:02 AMT
Sugary drinks linked to obesity epidemic

This means that such drinks are especially harmful to people with genes that predispose them to weight gain.

22 September 2012 • 03:54 AMT
Iranian hackers repeatedly attack BoA, JPMorgan, Citigroup: Reuters

Sources said the attacks shed new light on the potential for Iran to lash out at Western nations’ information networks.

21 September 2012 • 15:17 AMT
Armenia celebrates 21 years of independence

The third Republic of Armenia celebrates its 21st anniversary; in 1991, almost all population of Armenian Soviet Republic voted for independence. People opted for independence, perfectly realizing all hardships and challenges of the long way towards establishment of their own state.

21 September 2012 • 14:48 AMT
Steve Wozniak goes to Australia to buy iPhone 5

While he was hours ahead of his friends back in the U.S., Woz wasn’t actually the first in line in Australia.

21 September 2012 • 14:23 AMT
Toyota to resume China operation next week

Some plants halted operations this week, a spokesman said, but he declined to specify which plants.

21 September 2012 • 14:00 AMT
Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Great Gatsby” release date set

The film stars Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Jason Clarke, Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Debicki among others.

21 September 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Ronaldo to star in own reality TV show to lose weight

The portly 36-year-old striker wants to ditch the extra pounds gained since quitting the sport so he is fit for an annual charity match.

21 September 2012 • 13:37 AMT
Vardan Militosyan 5th at Youth World Weightlifting Championship

Iraqi Jawad Mohammed Karrar scored gold at Slovakia-hosted championship with 143kg in Snatch and 168kg in Clean & Jerk disciplines.

21 September 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Fire breaks out in notorious Harsnakar restaurant

The information was confirmed by Armenia’s Emergency Situations Ministry, with 4 fire brigades sent to the site

21 September 2012 • 13:01 AMT
Israeli soldier, 3 militants killed in clashes at Egypt border

“Three armed terrorists crossed the border into Israel and opened fire at troops securing workers,” a spokeswoman said.

21 September 2012 • 13:01 AMT
Prosperous Armenia wants chance to pursue own policy – spokesman

“Prosperous Armenia has always been ready to fulfill promises given to its voters,” the party spokesman said.

21 September 2012 • 12:55 AMT
GM recalls nearly half million cars to fix transmission problem

The recall affects 2007-2010 Chevrolet Malibus, Pontiac G6s and Saturn Auras in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

21 September 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Suspected PKK members set fire to Turkish school

Security forces and firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by the time it heavily damaged the building.

21 September 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Norwegian PM reshuffles cabinet to boost Labor Party’s image

Opinion polls give Labor around 30 percent of the vote, behind the opposition Conservative Party’s 34 percent.

21 September 2012 • 12:17 AMT
Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe’s “Les Miserables” new trailer released

Hooper’s rendition of “Les Miserables,” is an adaptation of the hugely successful musical, which is itself an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel.

21 September 2012 • 12:05 AMT
“A Royal Affair” period drama picked as Denmarks’s Oscar entry

Based on a true story from the 18th century, the film looks at the love affair between Denmark’s young queen and her royal physician.

21 September 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Turkish Prime Minister cancels visit to New York

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu will represent Turkey at the United Nations instead, the statement said.

21 September 2012 • 11:55 AMT
PACE chief says Karabakh subcommittee exhausted itself

”An interim subcommittee would have become a ground for new accusations by the conflicting sides” Armenian parliament speaker said.

21 September 2012 • 11:44 AMT
Russian expert predicts positive breakthrough in Armenian-Turkish ties

“It seems like Transcaucasia is entering the phase of certain geopolitical changes,” a Russian political analyst said.

21 September 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Over $100,000 worth of iPhone 5 devices stolen in Japan

The iPhone 5 has seen the most successful launch to date of any iPhone, landing over two million pre-orders in the first 24 hours.

21 September 2012 • 11:29 AMT
Italy, Greece insist on “absolute need” to preserve eurozone

Italy’s Premier Mario Monti met with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on the sidelines of a political conference in Rome.

21 September 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Rising factory productivity can help U.S. add jobs – study

By 2015, those factors will make average manufacturing costs in the United States lower by 15% than in Germany and France.

21 September 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Hillary Clinton congratulates Armenia on independence day

“As you celebrate 21 years of independence, know that U.S. stands with Armenia as a partner and friend,” U.S. Secretary of State said.

21 September 2012 • 11:03 AMT
Swiss company accuses Apple of copyright infringement

An SBB spokesman said: “We are in contact with Apple to seek together an agreement about the rights.”

21 September 2012 • 10:50 AMT
Roman Polanski to direct wife in “Venus in Fur” erotic comedy

The film Venus in Fur is adapted by Roman Polanski and David Ives, the play’s author, and produced by Robert Benmussa and Alain Sarde.

21 September 2012 • 10:36 AMT
FFA head Hayrapetyan determined to quit MP seat after Harsnakar tragedy

Hayrapetyan gave up his deputy mandate in July; the step followed the tragic incident at Hayrapetyan-owned Harsnakar restaurant.