Weird Al Yankovic’s

Weird Al Yankovic’s "Mandatory Fun" debuts atop Billboard 200

July 24, 2014 - 16:48 AMT  12:48 GMT
The record marks the first comedy album to hit No. 1 since 1963's "My Son, the Nut" by Allan Sherman.
OPCW says almost 32% of Syria’s chemical weapons destroyed

OPCW says almost 32% of Syria’s chemical weapons destroyed

July 24, 2014 - 16:34 AMT  12:34 GMT
“Destruction activities are now underway in all locations,” Ahmet Üzümcü told the OPCW Executive Council in The Hague.
Chloe Grace Moretz faces dilemma in “If I Stay” drama trailer

Chloe Grace Moretz faces dilemma in “If I Stay” drama trailer (video)

 July 24, 2014 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
In the film, Moretz is an aspiring cellist with a world of opportunity who falls in love with a rock musician, portrayed by Jamie Blackley.
Disney's “Big Hero 6” animation to open Tokyo Film Fest

Disney's “Big Hero 6” animation to open Tokyo Film Fest

July 24, 2014 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
2014 is turning out to be quite a year for Disney in Japan with the massive success of “Frozen” and “Maleficent.”
Polish envoy-to-be talks Armenia’s foreign policy priorities

Polish envoy-to-be talks Armenia’s foreign policy priorities

July 24, 2014 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
Polish parliament committee for foreign affairs approved the candidacy of Jerzy Marek Nowakowski for an ambassador to Armenia.
60 dead as gunmen attack prisoner convoy in Iraq

60 dead as gunmen attack prisoner convoy in Iraq

July 24, 2014 - 15:42 AMT  11:42 GMT
The ensuing battle left 52 prisoners and eight soldiers dead, with another eight soldiers and seven prisoners wounded, officials said.
Contact lost with Air Algerie flight carrying 110 passengers on board

Contact lost with Air Algerie flight carrying 110 passengers on board

July 24, 2014 - 15:18 AMT  11:18 GMT
Spanish private airline company Swiftair confirmed it had no contact with its MD-83 aircraft operated by Air Algerie.
OSCE Minsk Group concerned over targeted killings at border, contact line

OSCE Minsk Group concerned over targeted killings at border, contact line

July 24, 2014 - 14:44 AMT  10:44 GMT
The Co-Chairs discussed possible agenda items for a presidential summit with Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Columbia University to host Origins of Armenian Art course

Columbia University to host Origins of Armenian Art course

July 24, 2014 - 14:28 AMT  10:28 GMT
The course will also examine the reasons for scholarly interest in a definition of Armenian art over the last century.
Mideast sees largest Christian exodus since Armenian Genocide: report

Mideast sees largest Christian exodus since Armenian Genocide: report

July 24, 2014 - 14:13 AMT  10:13 GMT
Many have already fled to camps in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan; the ancient Armenian community of Aleppo is moving to Yerevan.
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