Israel authorizes partial army call-up over Syria

Israel authorizes partial army call-up over Syria

August 28, 2013 - 19:06 AMT  15:06 GMT
The unspecified number of troops are attached to units stationed in the north of the country, which borders both Lebanon and the Golan Heights.
Russian museum closed as politically charged satirical portraits confiscated

Russian museum closed as politically charged satirical portraits confiscated

August 28, 2013 - 18:59 AMT  14:59 GMT
The museum’s owner Alexander Donskoy confirmed the information, adding that “no one is going to let us open the museum so far.”
Damascus army buildings evacuated ahead of Western strike: report

Damascus army buildings evacuated ahead of Western strike: report

August 28, 2013 - 18:49 AMT  14:49 GMT
Army units stationed near the capital have confiscated several trailer trucks, apparently to transport heavy weaponry to alternative locations.
Bankrupt air company Armavia continues paying salary refunds

Bankrupt air company Armavia continues paying salary refunds

August 28, 2013 - 18:43 AMT  14:43 GMT
Armenian national carrier Armavia ceased operations starting April 1, 2013, declaring bankruptcy.
Rovio unveils Angry Birds Go karting game

Rovio unveils Angry Birds Go karting game (video)

 August 28, 2013 - 18:28 AMT  14:28 GMT
Rovio recently announced plans to release Angry Birds Star Wars on consoles; the release of an Angry Birds Star Wars sequel is planned.
Panasonic to roll out ultra-slim, 20-inch 4K tablet

Panasonic to roll out ultra-slim, 20-inch 4K tablet

August 28, 2013 - 18:23 AMT  14:23 GMT
Panasonic's upcoming tablet will boast an OLED display with a resolution of 3840 pixels × 2160 lines.
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First "Ravenswood" trailer unveils key characters (video)

 August 28, 2013 - 18:14 AMT  14:14 GMT
In the trailer, five teenagers, including Tyler Blackburn's Caleb, roam through the town after raven feathers mysteriously fall from the sky.
George Clooney, Sandra Bullock’s “Gravity” opens Venice Film Fest

George Clooney, Sandra Bullock’s “Gravity” opens Venice Film Fest

August 28, 2013 - 18:04 AMT  14:04 GMT
The 3-D sci-fi thriller sees Clooney and Bullock as astronauts who are flung into dark, deep space when a debris shower destroys their shuttle.
USD market average rate totals AMD 405.95 Aug 28

USD market average rate totals AMD 405.95 Aug 28

August 28, 2013 - 17:52 AMT  13:52 GMT
Deals amounting to $4,800 million at an average rate of AMD 406.00/USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on Aug 28.
Kapan airport relaunch project discussed in Syunik province

Kapan airport relaunch project discussed in Syunik province

August 28, 2013 - 17:46 AMT  13:46 GMT
Armen Gevorgyan visited Kapan to familiarize himself with the course of programs implemented and problems faced in the process.
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