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11:16 09/09/2019
Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in US Open final to claim 19th major title

But what a struggle it was. Medvedev, in his first grand slam final and not having won a five-setter in four attempts, announced his arrival with a performance of the highest daring; Nadal, the king of long-haul tennis, sent the message that, at 33, there is life in his legs and his heart yet.

10:45 09/09/2019
Lebanon's Hezbollah say they downed Israeli drone

The Israeli military said one of its drones “fell inside southern Lebanon during routine operations”. In a statement, it did not say what caused the crash and noted “there is no concern information could be taken from it”.

10:27 09/09/2019
Woman killed as strong typhoon lashes Tokyo area, cutting power and transport

Typhoon Faxai, a Laotian woman’s name, slammed ashore in the city of Chiba, just east of Tokyo, a little before dawn, bringing with it wind gusts of 207 kmh (128 mph) in Chiba, the strongest ever recorded there, national broadcaster NHK said.

10:00 09/09/2019
Attack leaves Charging Bull statue with a hole in its horn

Tevon Varlack, of Dallas, was arrested Saturday on charges of criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and criminal possession of a weapon for allegedly attacking the bronze beast.

19:00 07/09/2019
Hurricane Dorian: Hundreds flee chaos in storm-ravaged Bahamas

The hurricane tore through the islands earlier this week, leaving a trail of destruction and a humanitarian crisis in its wake.

18:38 07/09/2019
Creating a data set and a challenge for deepfakes

Recent advances in natural language processing have been hastened by the GLUE and SuperGLUE benchmarks.

17:45 07/09/2019
Russian, Italian charged with conspiring to steal trade secrets from US aviation company

Alexander Yuryevich Korshunov, 57, and Maurizio Paolo Bianchi, 59, were alleged to have hired consultants for jet engine accessory work between 2013 and 2018 who used trade secrets owned by GE Aviation when they created their report to pass off as their own, the DOJ said. GE Aviation is a subsidiary of General Electric and is based in Ohio.

17:24 07/09/2019
Iran injects gas into advanced centrifuges, violating deal

Behrouz Kamalvandi of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran made the remarks in a news conference carried on live television. He spoke from a podium with advanced centrifuges standing next to him.

17:00 07/09/2019
Chris Smalling describes racism as ‘unacceptable’ as he settles in at Roma

The defender spoke on the matter during his introductory press conference as a Roma player, having joined the Italian club from Manchester United on a season-long loan deal, as part of which Roma have paid United €3m (£2.7m).

16:38 07/09/2019
15:27 07/09/2019
India's moon landing suffers last-minute communications loss

Prime minister Narendra Modi consoles scientists distraught as complex mission goes awry.

15:01 07/09/2019
The Latest: UN nuclear inspectors on the ground in Iran

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says it has inspectors on the ground in Iran who will be able to look into reports that Tehran began injecting uranium gas into advanced centrifuges in violation of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

14:44 07/09/2019
14:26 07/09/2019
Euro 2020 qualifiers roundup: Malen and Netherlands stun Germany

The 20-year-old PSV Eindhoven forward struck 11 minutes from time in Hamburg before Georginio Wijnaldum sealed a 4-2 victory which puts Ronald Koeman’s side right back in contention in Group C qualifying for next year’s European Championship.

14:02 07/09/2019
Indian woman, 73 gives birth to twin girls

Mangayamma Yaramati and babies in good health, say doctors in Andhra Pradesh.

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17:22
Human rights defenders call for international monitoring of trials of Armenian detainees in Baku
Over two dozen Armenian human rights NGOs and individual defenders have issued a joint appeal to international organizations and foreign...
16:51
Analysis: Aliyev's show trials echo Stalin's tactics in suppressing opposition
By Luis Moreno Ocampo, former ICC chief prosecutor Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has resurrected one of Joseph Stalin's...
16:36
HRW: Azerbaijan failed to ensure ethnic Armenians' right to safe and dignified return to Nagorno-Karabakh
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released its annual report on the human rights situation in the world in 2024. The part concerning Azerbaijan...
16:01
Noubar Afeyan urges action to promote fair trial for Ruben Vardanyan in Baku
American-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Noubar Afeyan has called for vigilance in order to avoid “grotesque injustice” as...
15:34
Former ombudsperson condemns UN silence on Armenian prisoners held in Baku
Former Armenian Human Rights Defender Larisa Alaverdyan has urged the United Nations to take tangible actions to secure the release of Armenian...
15:08
Putin assesses Yerevan's steps in relations with EU in phone call with Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who made a telephone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, offered his explanations concerning...
14:36
Ex-Artsakh ombudsman urges greater pressure on Baku to release Armenian prisoners
Former Artsakh Human Rights Defender Gegham Stepanyan stressed the need for stronger international pressure on Azerbaijan to release Armenian...
14:05
Pashinyan, Putin hold phone call
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Friday. “The...
13:36
Strong winds expected in parts of Armenia
Dry weather is expected in Armenia's regions on Friday and Saturday. Snow is forecast for some parts of the country late on Sunday and...
13:14
Opposition MP: Armenian leadership made 3rd concession amid Baku's fresh threats
The Armenian authorities made a third concession to Baku amid fresh threats by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, opposition Pativ Unem faction...
12:35
Protesters demand release of Armenian prisoners held in Baku
A protest demanding the release of Armenian prisoners illegally held in Azerbaijan took place outside the UN office in Yerevan on Friday....
12:05
Henrikh Mkhitaryan calls for release of Ruben Vardanyan, other Armenian prisoners
Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan shared on Instagram Armenian social entrepreneur and philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan's...
11:30
'Twin Peaks' director David Lynch dies at 78
One of Hollywood’s worst weeks in years just got worse. David Lynch, the four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Blue Velvet,...
11:15
Heavy fog hits parts of Armenia
The Road Department Fund reports foggy conditions in Armenia's Vagharshapat, Artashat and Ararat regions, where visibility has...
11:00
Azerbaijan suspends cooperation with USAID
Azerbaijan announced on Thursday that its government will not renew a cooperation agreement with the United States Agency for International...
20:06
'I have given no testimony', Ruben Vardanyan says from Baku jail
Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian political prisoner illegally incarcerated in Azerbaijan, conveyed a message to his family during his...
17:06
Jermuk to host 2nd Pan-Armenian Winter Games
The second Pan-Armenian Winter Games will take place in Armenia's resort town of Jermuk from February 1 to 7, the Ministry of...
16:34
Minister reports decline in crime rate in Armenia last year
The Patrol Service uncovered around 4,000 crimes in Armenia either independently or in collaboration with other agencies last year,...
16:00
Arman Tsarukyan speaks about upcoming rematch with Makhachev
UFC lightweight No. 1 Arman Tsarukyan has spoken out about his upcoming rematch with the organization's featherweight champion, Islam...
15:30
Strong winds expected in Armenia
Light snow is forecast for some parts of Armenia throughout this week. The capital Yerevan will also experience wet weather on Thursday,...
15:15
Kate Middleton reveals she is in remission from cancer
The Princess of Wales has revealed she is in remission from cancer after making an emotional return to the hospital where she received...
15:06
Armenian expert reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal
Turkologist Varuzhan Geghamyan claims that the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas marks the end of another...
14:35
Opposition MP: Armenian authorities continue to sacrifice national interests
Opposition Pativ Unem faction MP Tigran Abrahamyan accused the Armenian leadership of continuing to sacrifice national interests in their...
14:05
Armenian FM hails upgrade in relations with US
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the importance of upgrading Armenia-U.S. relations to strategic partnership....
13:34
Artsakh parliament condemns sham trial of Armenian hostages in Baku
Members of the Artsakh National Assembly have expressed deep concern and indignation over the upcoming sham trial of 16 Armenian hostages in...
12:55
Armenia welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
The Armenian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas following 15 months of war....
12:34
Pashinyan, Aliyev among participants of World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland
Amid a world being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and technological advancement, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025...
12:08
Kim Kardashian praying for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Kim Kardashian has penned a touching note as she continues to pray for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. While firefighters...
11:52
Armenia's new chief enforcement officer named
Siro Amirkhanyan has been appointed Armenia’s chief compulsory enforcement officer, according to a decree signed by Prime Minister...
11:32
Australian Open: Khachanov reaches third round
Gabriel Diallo gave Karen Khachanov a battle, but the Canadian couldn't pull off the upset at the Australian Open. The 23-year-old...

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