Levon Aronian slips to 5th spot in FIDE ratings

Levon Aronian slips to 5th spot in FIDE ratings

February 2, 2018 - 13:49 AMT  09:49 GMT
FIDE unveiled the new ratings recently, with Magnus Carlsen of Norway still leading the list of strongest chess players of the world.
New series OKed as HBO planning future sans

New series OKed as HBO planning future sans "Game of Thrones"

February 2, 2018 - 13:35 AMT  09:35 GMT
HBO has handed out a straight-to-series order for "Demimonde", expanding its relationship with "Westworld" executive producer J.J. Abrams.
Armenia’s IT sector grows 25% annually, prime minister says

Armenia’s IT sector grows 25% annually, prime minister says

February 2, 2018 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
Although the results of 2017 have yet to be summarized, the PM said the country is expected to see a 28-30% growth in 2017.
Genetic mutation causes hereditary Parkinson’s disease: researchers

Genetic mutation causes hereditary Parkinson’s disease: researchers

February 2, 2018 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
Scientists in Japan have identified a genetic mutation that may drive the onset of a hereditary form of Parkinson’s Disease (PD).
Free Syrian Army offensive against Islamic State 'ends before starting'

Free Syrian Army offensive against Islamic State 'ends before starting'

February 2, 2018 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Beyond announcing the attack over social media, the Free Syrian Army apparently even issued an ultimatum to IS fighters in Daraa.
Poland “using the Turkish way” by approving Holocaust law: historian

Poland “using the Turkish way” by approving Holocaust law: historian

February 2, 2018 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
Poland is following in the footsteps of Turkey by approving draft legislation penalising suggestions of complicity in the Holocaust.
Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang can help Arsenal 'regain sense of fast football'

Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang can help Arsenal 'regain sense of fast football'

February 2, 2018 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
Bringing in Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang allows Arsenal to attempt to regain a sense of fast football, The Guardian says.
Armenia's Levon Aronian takes first prize at Tradewise Chess Festival

Armenia's Levon Aronian takes first prize at Tradewise Chess Festival

February 2, 2018 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Aronian won the first prize at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival after beating Richard Rapport and MVL in the playoff.
Armenia not an authoritarian regime any more, says report

Armenia not an authoritarian regime any more, says report

February 2, 2018 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
Armenia has turned into a hybrid regime in 2017 from an authoritarian one in 2016, the Economist Intelligence Unit said in a report.
Hidden reasons for suspension of Erdogan's South America: media

Hidden reasons for suspension of Erdogan's South America: media

February 2, 2018 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
The tensions began with the belated request of the Turkish ambassador to Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, Meral Barlas.
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