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15:45 29/11/2019
How Japanese prints inspired a tattoo frenzy

His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive, imposing bell. With piercing focus, his eyes lock on a demon splayed at his feet.

15:37 29/11/2019
Lucy Liu on making art to find a sense of belonging

The two-person show at the National Museum of Singapore, titled "Unhomed Belongings," also featured Singaporean artist Shubigi Rao and was co-curated by the museum's director Angelita Teo and Dan Chen, independent curator and director of Chambers Fine Art.

15:01 29/11/2019
14:26 29/11/2019
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist

This theory has now been toppled by LB-1, the newly-discovered black hole. Located about 15,000 light years away, it has a mass 70 times greater than our sun, according to a press release from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

13:47 29/11/2019
Brad Gobright, renowned US rock climber, dies after fall in Mexico

The American was abseiling down El Potrero Chico near Monterrey when he plunged about 300m to his death.

13:00 29/11/2019
12:02 29/11/2019
Dubai property tycoon buys Italian fashion brand Roberto Cavalli

Damac Properties PJSC’s chairman bought Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli SpA through his private investment firm.

11:38 29/11/2019
40 Iraqi protesters slain in 24 hours as violence spirals

Iran condemned the burning of its consulate in the holy city of Najaf as violence continued into the night across southern Iraq, where security forces had killed 36 protesters and wounded 245 since Wednesday evening, the officials said.

11:16 29/11/2019
The oldest living American, Alelia Murphy of New York, has died at 114

Murphy, a New Yorker who was drawn to the city by the Harlem Renaissance, died Saturday, confirmed her granddaughter, Nefer Nekhet.

10:27 29/11/2019
France's PSA to sell stake in smaller Chinese tie-up as sales slide

PSA’s move highlights how global car manufacturers are struggling in the world’s biggest auto market, where sales contracted last year for the first time since the 1990s.

10:03 29/11/2019
K-pop singer sentenced to six years in jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos

Both were members of online chat groups that shared secret sex tapes and made jokes about drugging and raping women, the Seoul Central District Court said.

19:47 28/11/2019
Global storms on Mars Launch Dust Towers Into the Sky

Last year, a fleet of NASA spacecraft got a detailed look at the life cycle of the 2018 global dust storm that ended the Opportunity rover's mission.

19:24 28/11/2019
East Africa struggles with heavy rains, with more to come

A joint Djibouti-U.N. statement on Thursday said up to a quarter-million people have been affected in recent days in the country on the Red Sea that’s home to military bases for the United States, China and others. With heavy rains forecast through the end of the month that number could grow.

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Ancelotti slams Real Madrid after crushing defeat to Barcelona
Carlo Ancelotti said he was "sad and disappointed" after Real Madrid's 5-2 Supercopa final defeat to Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi...
11:21
Drivers warned of foggy conditions in parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers of a road closure and foggy weather conditions in Armenia as of Monday morning. In...
11:05
Armenian church celebrates naming of Jesus
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ each year on January 13, Qahana.am reports. As...
17:24
Airborne dust in Yerevan exceeds hygiene standards, expert warns
The dust levels in Yerevan’s air exceed hygiene standards, according to Aram Gabrielyan, an expert at the Khazer NGO and a specialist in...
16:33
Armenian Assembly of America stands united with Armenian community amid Los Angeles fires
The Armenian Assembly of America issued the following statement in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires: The Armenian...
16:06
Tigran Mansurian's 'Requiem' to be performed at Prague festival
The 8th Eternal Hope Music Festival will be held in Prague, the Czech Republic, from February 2 to March 20. The final part of the...
15:30
Trump, Zuckerberg meet at Mar-a-Lago
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, a source familiar with their encounter confirmed to Semafor....
15:12
Snow, fog expected in Armenia
Dry weather is expected in Armenia's regions over the weekend and early next week. Yerevan will also remain free of precipitation during...
14:36
EU to analyze Armenia integration bill
The EU will analyze the bill on the process of Armenia’s EU integration and discuss it with Yerevan, the lead spokesperson of the EU for...
14:18
Archbishop addresses Azerbaijan's fresh threats against Armenia
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, the leader of the Holy Struggle movement, has denounced the Armenian leadership’s failure to respond to...
13:45
No Armenian citizens among Los Angeles wildfire victims – Foreign Ministry
No Armenian citizens have been identified among the casualties of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Armenian Foreign...
13:15
Primary elections underway in Armenia's Parakar
Primary elections commenced in Armenia’s enlarged Parakar community on Saturday to run through Monday. The ruling Civil...
12:36
At least 11 dead in Los Angeles wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom called for an investigation Friday into Los Angeles County’s fire hydrant and other water failures as...
12:19
Pashinyan considers appealing to OSCE over Minsk Group dissolution
Armenia is mulling an appeal to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to dissolve its Minsk Group on...
11:55
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss Inter's Serie A clash with Venezia
Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a doubt for the Nerazzurri’s Serie A clash with Venezia this weekend, SempreInter.com...
11:36
Armenia to host Iranian parliamentary delegation
A delegation of the Iran-Armenia Friendship Group from the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its head Ara Shahverdyan, will travel...
11:15
Fog engulfs parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers of a road closure in Armenia. In particular, the road connecting the Amberd high mountain...
17:13
EU could extend monitoring mission in Armenia through 2027
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed a two-year extension of the...
16:45
Putin ready for talks with Trump, Kremlin says
The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting...
16:34
Armenian FM, EU envoy discuss security situation in South Caucasus
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Friday had a meeting with the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in...
16:05
Yeghishe Charents' book sent into space on museum anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the founding and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Yeghishe Charents House-Museum in Yerevan have been...
15:36
Pashinyan 'unaware' of developments in Armenia, ex-advisor says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday claimed that the number of air passengers arriving in Armenia increased by 20% between January 1...
15:02
ECHR told Baku to provide information on Armenian prisoners by late January
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Azerbaijan to provide information on Armenian prisoners held illegally in Baku by the end...
14:35
Temperatures set to rise in Armenia
Dry weather is expected in Armenia's regions on Friday and over the next few days. Yerevan will also remain free of precipitation...
14:03
Politician: Impossible to achieve peace through 'political begging'
Opposition politician Eduard Sharmazanov claims former Armenian leaders managed to secure favorable terms in negotiations with Azerbaijan over...
13:16
Pashinyan's leadership: a catalyst for Armenia's decline
Op-ed by Vartan Oskanian, former Armenian foreign minister As 2025 unfolds, Armenia finds itself at a critical crossroads,...
13:05
WTA Hobart: Avanesyan loses semifinal to Kessler
American McCartney Kessler moved into the final of the WTA Hobart International by edging out Armenian Elina Avanesyan, the No 6 seed, 4-6, 6-3,...
12:30
Armenian State Symphony Orchestra to perform at Dubai Opera
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra will present the Symphonic Rock concert series in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from January 17 to 19,...
12:14
Armenian archbishop voices support for Artsakh leaders facing sham trials in Baku
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has expressed support for Artsakh’s military and political leaders, as well as other Armenian prisoners...
11:35
Death toll in Los Angeles wildfires rises to 10
At least 10 people are believed to be dead as wildfires continue to scorch many cities in the Los Angeles County area, Euronews reported....

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