Record $31 mln sale of biggest vivid pink diamond at Sotheby's Geneva

Record $31 mln sale of biggest vivid pink diamond at Sotheby's Geneva

May 18, 2016 - 16:48 AMT  12:48 GMT
Two telephone bidders battled for the prized jewel before some 150 people attending the auction held at a luxurious hotel in Geneva.
Boko Haram insurgency costs Nigeria $9bn since 2011

Boko Haram insurgency costs Nigeria $9bn since 2011

May 18, 2016 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
Authorities in Yobe – a state that has borne the brunt of the militants – put the number of internally displaced persons at more than 300,000.
Queen Elizabeth unveils government's reform agenda ahead of EU vote

Queen Elizabeth unveils government's reform agenda ahead of EU vote

May 18, 2016 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
The queen listed some of the laws the government planned to introduce, including reforms of prisons and adoption rules.
Cannes-winning Lebanese helmer Nadine Labaki readies “Cafarnaúm”

Cannes-winning Lebanese helmer Nadine Labaki readies “Cafarnaúm”

May 18, 2016 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
“Cafarnaum” centers around a child who rebels against the life he’s been imposed and launches a lawsuit.
Samuel Goldwyn picks up Steampunk documentary “Vintage Tomorrows”

Samuel Goldwyn picks up Steampunk documentary “Vintage Tomorrows”

May 18, 2016 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
The steampunk movement is based on design inspired by 19th century steam-powered machinery.
Dozen U.S. firms explore investment opportunities in Armenia

Dozen U.S. firms explore investment opportunities in Armenia

May 18, 2016 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
“One of my priorities, as Ambassador, is to further develop our bi-lateral economic ties,” said U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Jr.
New song could be the last one from AC/DC's Brian Johnson

New song could be the last one from AC/DC's Brian Johnson

May 18, 2016 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
Earlier this year, Johnson was urged by doctors to 'stop touring immediately' or risk damaging his voice forever.
Rage Against The Machine “tease а tour, new music”

Rage Against The Machine “tease а tour, new music”

May 18, 2016 - 15:38 AMT  11:38 GMT
The “Killing In The Name Of” political metal heroes have not played a show together since 2011.
Karabakh summit in Vienna is a positive fact: EU rep. in Baku

Karabakh summit in Vienna is a positive fact: EU rep. in Baku

May 18, 2016 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
The conflict must be resolved through peaceful negotiations, with the Presidents and the Minsk Group playing a key role, she stressed.
Oscilloscope buys “Notes on Blindness” documentary

Oscilloscope buys “Notes on Blindness” documentary

May 18, 2016 - 14:49 AMT  10:49 GMT
“Challenging what viewers expect a documentary to be, “Notes on Blindness” transcends and furthers the form,” said Oscilloscope chief.
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