“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” takes in $50 million in opening

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” takes in $50 million in opening

December 18, 2015 - 17:03 AMT  13:03 GMT
The cast includes Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o and Domhnall Gleeson.
Prime Minister says Ukraine won't repay Russia's debt by weekend

Prime Minister says Ukraine won't repay Russia's debt by weekend

December 18, 2015 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
The "moratorium" on outstanding debt repayments to Russia effectively means that Ukraine is defaulting on the $3 billion debt.
Robot Boris visits Armenian school of mathematics and physics

Robot Boris visits Armenian school of mathematics and physics

December 18, 2015 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
The Russia-made robot's visit was a huge surprise for the schoolchildren who had a good time with the walking and talking robot.
David Bowie reveals new song, “Lazarus”

David Bowie reveals new song, “Lazarus” (video)

 December 18, 2015 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
Bowie's new album, “Blackstar,” is set for release at the start of next year. He already revealed its title track.
England’s Isle of Wight Festival announces 14 more acts

England’s Isle of Wight Festival announces 14 more acts

December 18, 2015 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
The festival, which takes place at Seaclose Park in 2016, will be host to a variety of established and up and coming artists.
Brazil blocks WhatsApp for 48 hours leaving 93 million without access

Brazil blocks WhatsApp for 48 hours leaving 93 million without access

December 18, 2015 - 15:30 AMT  11:30 GMT
The move has seen users flock to rival messaging service Telegram, which has racked up over 1.5 million downloads in the past few hours.
Motorola's 2016 Moto X leak suggests all-new metal design

Motorola's 2016 Moto X leak suggests all-new metal design

December 18, 2015 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
Some specs details were included in the leak, with next year's Moto X mooted to include a fingerprint scanner and a Snapdragon 820 processor.
235 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani army registered Dec 17-18

235 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani army registered Dec 17-18

December 18, 2015 - 14:26 AMT  10:26 GMT
235 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijani armed forces were registered, with over 5000 shots fired from various caliber artillery weapons.
Mine explosion injures two civilians in Armenia's north

Mine explosion injures two civilians in Armenia's north

December 18, 2015 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
On December 18, at around 10:48 am, a mine has exploded near the church in the village of Voskepar, Armenia’s Tavush province.
Two Karabakh soldiers killed in Azeri subversive attacks

Two Karabakh soldiers killed in Azeri subversive attacks

December 18, 2015 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
Identifying the Azeri groups on time, Karabakh Army units took retaliatory measures, throwing the saboteurs back to their positions.
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