China to raise defence spending

China to raise defence spending "around 7%" - official

March 4, 2017 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
A spokeswoman for China's parliament told reporters that future Chinese expenditures will depend on US actions in the region.
Google to unveil new Pixel phone this year

Google to unveil new Pixel phone this year

March 4, 2017 - 12:52 AMT  08:52 GMT
The Pixel represents Google's first proper foray into the smartphone market, allowing the search giant to directly compete with Apple.
Stratfor: Chances of resumption of Karabakh hostilities high

Stratfor: Chances of resumption of Karabakh hostilities high

March 4, 2017 - 12:43 AMT  08:43 GMT
According to the report, Russia's primary interest in Armenia and Azerbaijan is to keep foreign influence out and entrench its own.
New postage stamp pays homage to Alexander Mantashian

New postage stamp pays homage to Alexander Mantashian

March 4, 2017 - 12:42 AMT  08:42 GMT
On March 3, HayPost CJSC cancelled and put into circulation a postage stamp dedicated to the 175th anniversary of Alexander Mantashian.
Caterpillar sued by a shareholder for allegedly deceiving about its business

Caterpillar sued by a shareholder for allegedly deceiving about its business

March 4, 2017 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
Shares of Caterpillar fell 4.3 percent on Thursday, wiping out more than $2.4 billion of the Peoria, Illinois-based company's market value.
Toyota rolls out its next-gen autonomous test vehicle

Toyota rolls out its next-gen autonomous test vehicle

March 4, 2017 - 12:25 AMT  08:25 GMT
In 2015, the company boasted that it thought it could do away with human input from its cars by the year 2020.
Manchester United news: Mourinho gives injury update on Mkhitaryan

Manchester United news: Mourinho gives injury update on Mkhitaryan

March 4, 2017 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
The Armenian sustained a hamstring injury against Saint-Etienne last week and subsequently missed United's EFL Cup victory over Southampton.
For the first time ever, Bitcoin price surpasses price of gold

For the first time ever, Bitcoin price surpasses price of gold

March 4, 2017 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
When it was first launched, many said bitcoin would eventually replace gold as the preferred alternative asset and store of value for investors.
Syrian talks were

Syrian talks were "more positive" than previous round: opposition

March 4, 2017 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
Syrian regime and opposition negotiators did not meet face-to-face, with de Mistura shuttling between the delegations.
U.S. State Department under fire over quiet release of human rights report

U.S. State Department under fire over quiet release of human rights report

March 4, 2017 - 11:57 AMT  07:57 GMT
"The report speaks for itself," the official said in response to a question about why Rex Tillerson did not unveil it.
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