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17 August 2012 • 08:24 AMT
Keeley Hawes to star in BBC Hitchcock remake

The 90-minute psychological thriller for BBC One will start filming on location in Budapest later this month.

17 August 2012 • 08:15 AMT
South Africa mine clash kills at least 30

Shooting happened afternoon after police failed to get striking miners to hand over machetes, clubs and other weapons.

17 August 2012 • 07:56 AMT
Whitney Houston’s final film “Sparkle” to hit U.S. screen Aug. 17

The timing of “Sparkle,” Whitney Houston’s final film, coming out Friday, August 17 could be perfect.

17 August 2012 • 07:47 AMT
Levon Aronian, Elina Danielian to participate in SportAccord Mind Games

Armenia’s Levon Aronian and Elina Danielian will represent Armenia at SportAccord Mind Games due Dec.12-20.

16 August 2012 • 15:34 AMT
Ecuador offers Assange asylum

Foreign minister Ricardo Patino accused the UK of making an “open threat” to enter its embassy to arrest Mr Assange.

16 August 2012 • 15:23 AMT
Tattooed mummy of 2500 year old Siberian princess discovered

The young woman has come to be known as the Ukok princess. She was buried on a remote plateau with six horses.

16 August 2012 • 15:04 AMT
Russia says UN’s withdrawal from Syria will negatively affect region

The US-based group Human Rights Watch (HRW) says 40 people are now known to have died in Azaz air strike.

16 August 2012 • 14:51 AMT
Russia’s election chief slams U.S. presidential polls

Vladimir Churov says presidential elections in the United States are one of the worst in terms of organization.

16 August 2012 • 14:34 AMT
800 thous. tourists visited Armenia in 2012 – public figure

Armenia pursues inconsistent policy in tourism sector, Armenian Consumers’ Association Chairman said.

16 August 2012 • 14:33 AMT
UNHCR: Fridtjof Nansen’s legacy lives on in hearts of Armenians

Fridtjof Nansen pursued innovative approaches to uphold human dignity in situations of conflict and displacement.

16 August 2012 • 14:28 AMT
Avatar’s Zoe Saldana to star as Nina Simone

Those issues appear to be finally settled as the movie is due to begin production in Los Angeles October 16.

16 August 2012 • 13:58 AMT
Human Rights Watch says 40 killed in Syria’s Azaz airstrikes

Human Rights Watch, which investigated the site of the bombing two hours after the attack, put the number at over 40.

16 August 2012 • 13:46 AMT
Armenian Defense Ministry denies reports on wounded Azeri soldier

Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said no ceasefire violation was recorded by Armenian side.

16 August 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Paul McCartney offers support to Russian punk band

Band members have been in jail for more than five months because of anti-Putin prank in Moscow’s main cathedral.

16 August 2012 • 13:08 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 411,25 August 16

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 411,25 on August 16, decreasing by 0.34 point compared to August 15.

16 August 2012 • 12:52 AMT
De LUX class luxury hotels to be build in Armenia

As Deputy Minister of Economy noted, the amendments will specify the use of the licensed hotel categories.

16 August 2012 • 12:15 AMT
GM Zaven Andriasian successful at internet Blitz Grand Prix

Andriasian further suffered 1,5:2,5 defeat by Russian’s Dmitry Andreikin, who became the tournament winner.

16 August 2012 • 12:07 AMT
Carey Mulligan in talks to star in Nancy and Danny black comedy thriller

Set in a small town, the project concerns a money-hungry woman (Mulligan) whose big-city dreams failed.

16 August 2012 • 11:39 AMT
Arthur Abraham: I just have to win Stieglitz

Abraham will take on reigning WBO Super-Middleweight World Champion Robert Stieglit on August 25 in Germany.

16 August 2012 • 11:28 AMT
Armenia, New Zealand to boost bilateral investments

On Aug. 16, Armenian government approved the proposal to sign an agreement with New Zealand’s government.

16 August 2012 • 11:17 AMT
Gyumri Mayor exhausted all his resources, RPA member says

Khosrov Harutyunyan voiced confidence in Serzh Sargsyan’s victory in Gyumri during the presidential race.

16 August 2012 • 10:56 AMT
RPA’s refusal to nominate candidate for Gyumri mayor race correct – party rep.

Khosrov Harutyunyan hailed RPA’s decision not to nominate candidate for Gyumri mayor elections due Sept. 9.

16 August 2012 • 10:54 AMT
Armenia, Philippines step up economic cooperation

Deputy Minister of Economy said Armenia and Philippines will establish economic, scientific and technical cooperation.

16 August 2012 • 10:23 AMT
India to launch orbiter to Mars November 2013

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced on August 15his country has set its sights on the Red Planet

16 August 2012 • 10:05 AMT
Armenian govt. delays conclusion of Pontic genocide bill

Armenian government delayed conclusion on the bill condemning the Pontic genocide in the Ottoman Empire.

16 August 2012 • 09:40 AMT
Ex-officers slam Obama over leaks on bin Laden raid

Video’s narrator says the group’s mission is to stop politicians from using sensitive intelligence about the bin Laden raid.

16 August 2012 • 09:39 AMT
Bomb threat diverts New York – Moscow flight

Aeroflot spokeswoman Irina Dannenberg said the pilot took the decision to land the plane and it landed safely.

16 August 2012 • 09:27 AMT
Merkel’s visit to Canada shadowed by eurozone fears

Canada and the U.S. are only G8 members to not contribute to a bailout stash through International Monetary Fund.

16 August 2012 • 09:24 AMT
Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Syria

OIC chief said decision sent “a strong message from Muslim world to Syrian regime” of President Bashar al-Assad.

16 August 2012 • 09:23 AMT
Islamist militants attack Pakistan’s air base, 9 killed

Commandos were called in to reinforce and police armored personnel carriers could be seen heading into the base.