Google to roll out 3D, offline maps

Google to roll out 3D, offline maps

June 7, 2012 - 20:00 AMT  16:00 GMT
Android users will be able to take maps offline from more than 100 countries and access them when they're out of Wi-Fi range.
Robert Zemeckis’s “Flight” trailer features Denzel Washington as hero pilot

Robert Zemeckis’s “Flight” trailer features Denzel Washington as hero pilot (video)

 June 7, 2012 - 19:50 AMT  15:50 GMT
The “Back to the Future” director’s last credits are motion capture movies including “The Polar Express” and “Beowulf.”
UN observers shot at on way to Syria massacre scene

UN observers shot at on way to Syria massacre scene

June 7, 2012 - 19:41 AMT  15:41 GMT
UN leader Ban Ki-moon told of the attack on the UN monitors in a speech to the UN General Assembly.
At least 8 Russian firefighters die during Siberia wildfire

At least 8 Russian firefighters die during Siberia wildfire

June 7, 2012 - 19:25 AMT  15:25 GMT
The blaze took hold in the remote Russian republic of Tuva, which borders Mongolia, and destroyed a total of 500 hectares.
Details on border clashes at Armenian villages of Berdavan and Chinari

Details on border clashes at Armenian villages of Berdavan and Chinari

June 7, 2012 - 19:24 AMT  15:24 GMT
The 2-day-long border war gave rise to may rumors in Armenia.
Russia concerned over escalating tensions in Karabakh, FM Lukashevich said

Russia concerned over escalating tensions in Karabakh, FM Lukashevich said

June 7, 2012 - 18:43 AMT  14:43 GMT
Alexander Lukashevich: Russia considers further escalation unacceptable and will continue assisting the parties to achieve peaceful settlement.
Peter Jackson's “The Hobbit” hot video blog released

Peter Jackson's “The Hobbit” hot video blog released (video)

 June 7, 2012 - 18:17 AMT  14:17 GMT
Jackson himself introduces the film, shot by a mysterious cameraman revealed only at the end as a returning Lord of the Rings alumnus.
Kazan  to host 4th tournament of Women Grand Prix 2011-2012

Kazan to host 4th tournament of Women Grand Prix 2011-2012

June 7, 2012 - 18:11 AMT  14:11 GMT
Kazan will host 4th tournament of FIDE Women Grand Prix 2011-2012, with Elina Danielian to represent Armenia.
Location-sharing app Foursquare gets a makeover

Location-sharing app Foursquare gets a makeover

June 7, 2012 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Though Foursquare revealed last month that it has big changes in mind for its merchant platform, none of them appear in the new app.
Expert: West won’t pressure Ankara to gain Turkey’s support in Middle East

Expert: West won’t pressure Ankara to gain Turkey’s support in Middle East

June 7, 2012 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Political analyst Narek Galstyan forecasts no progress in Armenian-Turkish rapprochement in near future.
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