Ecuador to increase taxes, sell assets to fund quake reconstruction

Ecuador to increase taxes, sell assets to fund quake reconstruction

April 21, 2016 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The death toll from the quake neared 600 and rescue missions ebbed as the traumatized Andean nation braced itself for long and costly rebuilding.
Armenian Genocide Commemoration to be held on Capitol Hill Apr 27

Armenian Genocide Commemoration to be held on Capitol Hill Apr 27

April 21, 2016 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
On April 24, a special Badarak (Mass) will be celebrated on the occasion of the 101st Year of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide.
UN Chief’s Armenia trip postponed

UN Chief’s Armenia trip postponed

April 21, 2016 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
It was earlier reported that the Secretary-General will arrive in Armenia on April 25 as part of his official visit to the South Caucasus countries.
Mitsubishi Motors office raided over falsified fuel economy tests

Mitsubishi Motors office raided over falsified fuel economy tests

April 21, 2016 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
Mitsubishi has admitted that employees altered data to flatter mileage rates on more than 600,000 vehicles.
“Largest ever” evacuations from besieged Syrian towns carried out

“Largest ever” evacuations from besieged Syrian towns carried out

April 21, 2016 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
Half are coming from towns blockaded by pro-government forces, and half from towns blocked off by rebels.
Kiev hosts Pan-Ukrainian summit to commemorate Armenian Genocide

Kiev hosts Pan-Ukrainian summit to commemorate Armenian Genocide

April 21, 2016 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
A number of conferences, round-table discussions and lectures on the Genocide are organized throughout Ukraine these days.
China seeks deeper military ties with Afghanistan

China seeks deeper military ties with Afghanistan

April 21, 2016 - 12:10 AMT  08:10 GMT
China wants to promote a regional counter-terrorism mechanism to "jointly protect regional peace, stability and development", Fang said.
French Minister: Conditions necessary to eradicate IS “coming together”

French Minister: Conditions necessary to eradicate IS “coming together”

April 21, 2016 - 12:06 AMT  08:06 GMT
"I note that Daesh (Islamic State) is retreating and that Daesh is retreating significantly," Le Drian said.
SOAD’s Serj Tankian composes special track for Aurora Prize

SOAD’s Serj Tankian composes special track for Aurora Prize

April 21, 2016 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
“Of all the tracks I’ve composed and produced over the last few years, “Aurora’s Dream” is my favorite,” Serj Tankian said.
Adam Sandler, David Spade fake own deaths in “The Do-Over” trailer

Adam Sandler, David Spade fake own deaths in “The Do-Over” trailer (video)

 April 21, 2016 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
“I wish I could start from scratch, just get it right this time,” Spade’s character, Charlie, says.
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