1st long-haul Superjet 100 delivered to Gazprom Avia

1st long-haul Superjet 100 delivered to Gazprom Avia

August 29, 2013 - 17:58 AMT  13:58 GMT
The handover ceremony took place at the MAKS-2013 international air and space show, just outside Moscow.
Germany urges Russia to use UN for Syria reaction

Germany urges Russia to use UN for Syria reaction

August 29, 2013 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Moscow, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is seen as certain to veto any call for intervention in the UN Security Council.
Rooney Mara join Cate Blanchett in Todd Haynes’ “Carol”

Rooney Mara join Cate Blanchett in Todd Haynes’ “Carol”

August 29, 2013 - 17:44 AMT  13:44 GMT
Blanchett is playing a wife trapped in a loveless marriage who’s desperate to break free but fearful of losing her daughter in the process.

"Treme" star lands secret role in "Game of Thrones" season 4

August 29, 2013 - 17:23 AMT  13:23 GMT
"Game of Thrones" season 4 will be based on the second half of George R. R. Martin's "A Storm of Swords".
Yerevan to host DigiTec Expo 2013 October 4-6

Yerevan to host DigiTec Expo 2013 October 4-6

August 29, 2013 - 17:00 AMT  13:00 GMT
The exhibit is expected to welcome 150 participating companies (up from previous year’s 120) and 26,000 visitors (up from 24.000).
Lab-grown miniature human brains could help fight disease: study

Lab-grown miniature human brains could help fight disease: study

August 29, 2013 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
The organoids have already shed light on a condition called microcephaly, and also could help research into autism and schizophrenia.
Pakistan orders retrial of Bin Laden doctor

Pakistan orders retrial of Bin Laden doctor

August 29, 2013 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
Shakil Afridi was charged with treason and tried under the tribal justice system for running a fake vaccination programme to gather information.
Iran commander: U.S. attack on Syria will lead to Israel's destruction

Iran commander: U.S. attack on Syria will lead to Israel's destruction

August 29, 2013 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
Shi'ite Muslim Iran, an arch-enemy of Israel, is supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against mainly Sunni Muslim rebels.
“Echo” helmer to direct Dwane Johnson sci-fi actioner “Lore”

“Echo” helmer to direct Dwane Johnson sci-fi actioner “Lore”

August 29, 2013 - 14:46 AMT  10:46 GMT
“Echo,” which tells of teens who receive mysterious messages on their cell phones, has a Jan. 10, 2014 release date.
Oscar-winning “Amour” helmer to get Zurich Fest lifetime honor

Oscar-winning “Amour” helmer to get Zurich Fest lifetime honor

August 29, 2013 - 14:36 AMT  10:36 GMT
The 9th annual Zurich Film Festival opens Sept. 26 with Ron Howard's Formula One racing drama “Rush.”
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