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12 September 2012 • 13:50 AMT
Jailed Indian political cartoonist released on bail

Aseem Trivedi walked out of Mumbai’s jail after the local high court said there was no need for him to be held in prison.

12 September 2012 • 13:41 AMT
U.S. increases embassy security around the world

It is unclear whether Stevens’ death resulted from the broader anti-American protests or a separate, local plot against the ambassador.

12 September 2012 • 13:13 AMT
Hungarian Socialists urge “morally bankrupt” PM to quit over Safarov case

Attila Mesterhazy: Orban had been warned by FM, Justice Minister about the likely consequences of Azeri axe killer’s extradition.

12 September 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Former security official charged in UK hacking investigation

Brooks, her husband, secretary, and three other News International staff including security officials were charged in May.

12 September 2012 • 13:02 AMT
Apple store down ahead of iPhone 5

Also, it’s possible that some other new products – refreshed iPods, for example – will be there as well.

12 September 2012 • 12:58 AMT
Lebanon-based Armenian art gallery presents new exhibit

Visitors can find a large selection of work, ranging from abstraction to surrealism at the exhibit, which is open till Sept 16.

12 September 2012 • 12:44 AMT
“The Wire” star Lombardozzi joins Luc Besson’s “Malavita” thriller

Malavita is a black comedy about an America mob boss who moves to France as part of a Witness Protection Program.

12 September 2012 • 12:40 AMT
Prisoner torture reported in Tunisia

Victims included political activists and criminals, said Radhia Nasraoui, president of Tunisia’s Organization Against Torture.

12 September 2012 • 12:35 AMT
Turkey supports Assad toppling to increase regional influence – expert

“With Turkey having a hand in toppling of Assad, Ankara’s regional influence is sure to soar,” Turkologist Hakob Chakryan said.

12 September 2012 • 12:31 AMT
Flickr user locked out of accounts, get Yahoo error message

Meanwhile, visitors to the Flickr site were still able to browse images, but of course with no means to log in.

12 September 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Israeli President launches $1mln grant for brain research

Peres says he hopes the initiative will help turn Israel into an international hub for innovation in brain research technology.

12 September 2012 • 12:09 AMT
Romney may take action in Syria if elected U.S. President – expert

Washington has avoided intervening in Syria because it is “tired of war,” but this passive stance could change, Katz said.

12 September 2012 • 12:03 AMT
IFC grabs “Interview with the Vampire” helmer’s “Byzantium”

“Byzantium” finds director Neil Jordan returning to the fangs-and-blood terrain he previously mined in 1994’s “Interview With the Vampire.”

12 September 2012 • 11:55 AMT
U.S. Embassy in Algiers warns against non-essential travel

It warns Americans to avoid large gatherings and non-essential travel in and around the embassy and other official buildings.

12 September 2012 • 11:49 AMT
Lavrov: NATO plans on Afghanistan bases “controversial”

“We cannot ignore how the situation in this country is unfolding,” Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

12 September 2012 • 11:43 AMT
No incidents during OSCE Mission monitoring at Azeri-NKR contact line

On September 12, OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of NKR and Azeri armed forces’ contact line in Omar mountain pass.

12 September 2012 • 11:43 AMT
Foxconn again under fire for dire working conditions

Foxconn has reacted quickly to the public criticisms, promising an internal investigation and swift rectification of any problems.

12 September 2012 • 11:31 AMT
World powers seek to step up diplomatic pressure on Iran

The six states submitted a proposed resolution to the 35-nation governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

12 September 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Brad Pitt’s “Killing Them Softly” release date moved to Nov 30

Andrew Dominik-directed crime drama also stars Scoot McNairy, James Gandolfini, Richard Jenkins and Ray Liotta.

12 September 2012 • 11:10 AMT
Armenia’s Artsakh recognition won’t trigger new war – NKR ex-FM

Arman Melikyan expressed his unequivocal support for Artsakh recognition, which, as he noted, should go parallel to peace negotiations.

12 September 2012 • 10:58 AMT
Pirate Bay founder faces new hacking investigation

A hacking group calling itself NullCrew claimed to have broken into several Cambodian websites last week in retaliation.

12 September 2012 • 10:53 AMT
500 million Android devices activated globally, Google says

Hugo Barra, who shared the news on his Google+ account, also said that over 1.3 million Android devices are added every single day.

12 September 2012 • 10:49 AMT
4 Armenians die in car shelling at Aleppo airport

The shelling victims were identified as Harut Suvaryan, Arsen Pepejyan, Hrach Pepejyan and Mesrop Achemyan.

12 September 2012 • 10:29 AMT
European Central Bank offered supervisor role in 17 Euro states

The European Commission ‘s plan needs to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council, where all 27 countries of EU are represented.

12 September 2012 • 10:01 AMT
Lionsgate nabs “The Avengers” maker’s “Much Ado About Nothing”

Joss Whedon’s black-and-white, modern-day adaptation of the classic Shakespeare comedy premiered at Toronto Film Fest.

12 September 2012 • 09:49 AMT
4 U.S. officials, including ambassador killed in Libya

The U.S. ambassador to Libya has died after being attacked by militiamen storming the US consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi.

12 September 2012 • 09:41 AMT
Western powers approve of politically motivated terror acts – Russian FM

Russian FM commented on refusal of some UN Security Council’s permanent members to publicly denounce terrorist attacks in Syria and Iraq.

12 September 2012 • 09:23 AMT
King accuses Israel of disrupting Jordan nuke plans

Jordan, which imports 95 percent of its energy needs, is struggling to find alternatives to unstable Egyptian gas supplies.

12 September 2012 • 09:20 AMT
Pakistani factory fires claim 125 lives

The death toll from the fires is likely to raise fresh questions about industrial safety in the nuclear-armed South Asian nation.

12 September 2012 • 08:54 AMT
Nicolas Cage to star in “I Am Wrath” action thriller

Cage will star as Stanley, a man who uncovers a web of police corruption following the murder of his wife.