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10 July 2012 • 12:29 AMT
“Moneyball’”s Mike De Luca to produce “50 Shades of Grey” best-seller

“50 Shades” originated from a piece of “Twilight” fan fiction and, thanks to its steamy plot line, has since sold 10 mln copies worldwide.

10 July 2012 • 12:12 AMT
“If Only Everyone” helmer wants her film to be screened in Azerbaijan

The film, featured in Golden Apricot film fest competition program, tells the story of a “belated” friendship between nations.

10 July 2012 • 12:11 AMT
Russia targets 25 gold medals at London Olympics

“Judging from the results of recent world championships, we should win the region of 25 gold medals,” Zhukov said.

10 July 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Annan believes Iran has key role in Syria conflict resolution

“I am seeking Iran’s support and cooperation with my efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully,” Kofi Annan said.

10 July 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Megaupload extradition decision postponed till 2013

A New Zealand judge has postponed next month’s hearing to allow more time to resolve legal arguments.

10 July 2012 • 11:34 AMT
OSCE Secretary General: Karabakh conflict major threat to regional security

Lamberto Zannier expressed support for OSCE Minsk Group’s efforts in finding a solution to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

10 July 2012 • 11:29 AMT
Hollande, Cameron to discuss eurozone crisis

Francois Hollande is visiting London for his first talks in Britain since winning the French presidency in May.

10 July 2012 • 11:22 AMT
At least 17,129 people killed in Syria’s revolt – watchdog

Syrian authorities have said in the past that more than 2,600 members of the security forces have been killed.

10 July 2012 • 11:09 AMT
OSCE Sec. Gen. to hand donation certificate to Armenian clinic

The donation is made possible by the proceeds from the OSCE Charity Ball, organized in Vienna every year.

10 July 2012 • 10:43 AMT
Ukraine wins Microsoft’s Imagine Cup competition

As this competition comes to an end, Microsoft announced that the competition for 2013 will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia.

10 July 2012 • 10:27 AMT
ICC sentences Congolese warlord Lubanga to 14 years in jail

Thomas Lubanga, who has been detained in The Hague since 2006, is the founder of the Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC).

10 July 2012 • 10:14 AMT
Beeline extends “incoming international call bonus” service term till late Aug

The free of charge service enables a prepaid subscriber to receive 3 bonus drams for each incoming international call.

10 July 2012 • 10:02 AMT
Clinton urges Egyptian leaders to settle differences

It’s the latest crisis in nearly 17 months of political drama since last year’s overthrow of longtime leader Hosni Mubarak.

10 July 2012 • 09:58 AMT
Directors Across Borders program launched on Golden Apricot sidelines

Created in 2007, the program features a series of workshops, trainings and networking opportunities for film industry professionals.

10 July 2012 • 09:36 AMT
Palestinian government calls local elections for Oct. 20

The last time the Palestinians went to the polls was for parliamentary elections in 2006, which Hamas won by a landslide.

10 July 2012 • 09:30 AMT
French leader, FM act to promote their county’s interests – Aztag editor

Shahan Kandaharian: contradicting statements on Genocide bill by French President and FM must be viewed in political terms.

10 July 2012 • 09:25 AMT
TI ranks Gazprom among most non-transparent companies

International companies are scored from 0-10 based on their disclosure of information important for investors.

10 July 2012 • 09:21 AMT
Huawei in talks with Saudi Telecom to manage fixed-line networks

Outsourcing network maintenance also typically cuts telcos’ operating costs by 13 to 20 percent, Xia Chaojie said.

10 July 2012 • 09:04 AMT
Armenian, Cuban ballet dancers perform in Dominican Republic

Dancers from another four countries offered their art in 11 presentations, among them the “Tchaikovsky pas de deux.”

10 July 2012 • 08:40 AMT
Abraham expects tough battle with Stieglitz

“It’s going to be a tough fight for both of us and I hope to be the one standing tall afterwards,” Arthur Abraham said.

10 July 2012 • 08:27 AMT
Astronomers identify first known ‘middleweight’ black hole

When the companion comes close, the black hole strips gas from its partner, giving rise to the X-ray flaring.

10 July 2012 • 08:16 AMT
Armed man reportedly takes hostages in French school

One police official said that all the children at the complex, which includes nursery and elementary schools, were safe.

10 July 2012 • 08:03 AMT
Russian space firm suspected of $17mln misuse

The Interior Ministry’s anti-corruption department has “unearthed facts of the unreasonable spending of 565 million rubles.”

10 July 2012 • 07:56 AMT
Israeli ex-PM acquitted on two key corruption charges

Ehud Olmert led the center-right Kadima party into government, but resigned from the premiership in September 2008.

10 July 2012 • 07:41 AMT
Eurozone finance ministers agree on Spain bailout terms

“We have a tentative deal on the bailout conditions for a bailout of Spanish banks,” Dutch Finance Minister said.

10 July 2012 • 07:25 AMT
Venezuelan President declared himself fully recovered from cancer

“Free, free, totally free,” an ebullient Chavez told reporters when asked if he was free of the disease that struck a year ago.

10 July 2012 • 07:20 AMT
Turkey’s missile maker delivers laser-guided rockets to military

Cirit is considered a next generation 70 mm guided rocket system fitted with a semi-active laser homing seeker.

10 July 2012 • 07:06 AMT
China navy starts drills amid tensions with neighbors

Last week, the ministry announced a ban on shipping and fishing vessels entering the designated exercise area.

10 July 2012 • 06:58 AMT
Google likely to pay $22.5mln to settle privacy charges

The fine would be the largest penalty ever levied on a single company by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

10 July 2012 • 06:45 AMT
Oil near $85 amid slowing China trade growth

Traders will get more insight into the health of the Chinese economy when second quarter gross domestic product is released.