Egyptian court orders release of ex-president Mubarak

Egyptian court orders release of ex-president Mubarak

August 21, 2013 - 17:19 AMT  13:19 GMT
The 85-year-old is also being retried on charges of complicity in the killing of protesters during the uprising that forced him from power in 2011.
Syria “poison gas attack” death toll passes 100

Syria “poison gas attack” death toll passes 100

August 21, 2013 - 17:14 AMT  13:14 GMT
The head of the UN inspectors' team visiting Syria said he wanted to look into claims of the chemical weapons attack.
NKR leader congratulates Catholicos of all Armenians on his birthday

NKR leader congratulates Catholicos of all Armenians on his birthday

August 21, 2013 - 17:00 AMT  13:00 GMT
Bako Sahakyan: your patriotic mission greatly contributes to the reinforcement of the Mother Church.
No problem with returning Armenian captive: Azeri POW commission rep.

No problem with returning Armenian captive: Azeri POW commission rep.

August 21, 2013 - 16:45 AMT  12:45 GMT
Shahin Sayilov noted that the captive can be handed over to Armenia or a third country only after his reasons for crossing the border are clarified.
Armenian economic activity up 12,7%

Armenian economic activity up 12,7%

August 21, 2013 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
Consumer prices grew by 8,5% and 0,4% deflation was reported in July 2013 as compared with the same period of 2013.
Armenia posts 13,3% foreign trade turnover increase

Armenia posts 13,3% foreign trade turnover increase

August 21, 2013 - 16:17 AMT  12:17 GMT
Export amounted to $124,5 mln (AMD 51,1 bln) in July 2013, increasing by 5,7% against 2012 results.
Russia asks France to extradite billionaire ex-chief of BTA Bank

Russia asks France to extradite billionaire ex-chief of BTA Bank

August 21, 2013 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
In 2009, BTA filed a suit in the London High Court against Ablyazov, alleging embezzlement of $6 billion by its former top managers.
EU foreign ministers to discuss Egypt aid, policy at emergency talks

EU foreign ministers to discuss Egypt aid, policy at emergency talks

August 21, 2013 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
Catherine Ashton: it is about finding a formula for Europe to help Egypt get from where it is now to where a majority of people say they want to be.
Warner Bros., Guy Ritchie team up fro “Empire Rising” novel adaptation

Warner Bros., Guy Ritchie team up fro “Empire Rising” novel adaptation

August 21, 2013 - 11:46 AMT  07:46 GMT
The novel told of an epic love triangle set in 1930 just as construction on the iconic building begins and the Depression is beginning to take hold.
“Blue Is the Warmest Color” Cannes Film Fest winner gets NC-17 rating

“Blue Is the Warmest Color” Cannes Film Fest winner gets NC-17 rating

August 21, 2013 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
In France, the film received a rating of "12", indicating the film is unsuitable only for children younger than 12 years of age in that country.
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