“Embrace of the Serpent” takes top prize at IFFI Goa Fest

“Embrace of the Serpent” takes top prize at IFFI Goa Fest

December 1, 2015 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
Serbian film “Enclave”, directed by Goran Radovanovic, received a special mention from the jury led by Shekhar Kapur.
Indonesia says AirAsia jet crashed due to faulty component

Indonesia says AirAsia jet crashed due to faulty component

December 1, 2015 - 13:15 AMT  09:15 GMT
The plane's flight control computer had a cracked solder joint that malfunctioned repeatedly, including four times during the flight.
Erdogan pledges to resign if oil purchase from Islamic State proved

Erdogan pledges to resign if oil purchase from Islamic State proved

December 1, 2015 - 12:57 AMT  08:57 GMT
Turkey has challenged Russia to prove its claim that Ankara shot down a Russian plane in order to protect its oil trade with IS.
OSCE Mission to conduct monitoring on Azerbaijan-Karabakh contact line

OSCE Mission to conduct monitoring on Azerbaijan-Karabakh contact line

December 1, 2015 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
From the positions of the Karabakh Defense Army, the monitoring will be conducted by Field Assistants Jiri Aberle and Yevgeny Sharov.
Russia’s Inter RAO sold only 25% of its Armenian assets to Tashir Group

Russia’s Inter RAO sold only 25% of its Armenian assets to Tashir Group

December 1, 2015 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
In October 2015, the Russian group sold the 25% of shares of investments in Armenia-based subsidiaries to Tashir Group for $ 8.25 million.
Al Qaeda threatens retaliation for Saudi Arabia plan to execute prisoners

Al Qaeda threatens retaliation for Saudi Arabia plan to execute prisoners

December 1, 2015 - 12:22 AMT  08:22 GMT
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula said it was aware of Saudi intentions to execute its members and pledged to carry out attacks.
Russia to loan Egypt $25 billion for nuke plant construction

Russia to loan Egypt $25 billion for nuke plant construction

December 1, 2015 - 12:02 AMT  08:02 GMT
The plant which will be built in Dabaa (about 130 kilometers south of Cairo), and will be one of the largest joint projects between Russia and Egypt.
Armenia stands ready to join efforts against global warming: President

Armenia stands ready to join efforts against global warming: President

December 1, 2015 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
Serzh Sargsyan stressed that the climate change and other contemporary global threats are not limited to national borders or international law.
Iraqi army urges civilians to leave IS-held Ramadi ahead of assault

Iraqi army urges civilians to leave IS-held Ramadi ahead of assault

December 1, 2015 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
The call, which was also broadcast on state television, told them to use an exit secured by the army to the south.
Eurasian Economic Union, Korea sign cooperation memorandum

Eurasian Economic Union, Korea sign cooperation memorandum

December 1, 2015 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
"We are building a special platform for discussing a wide range of issues concerning trade and economic cooperation," an EEU Minister said.
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