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12 April 2014 • 18:16 AMT
Thousands take to streets in Paris, Rome to protest economic reforms

Polls show that the Socialist party will finish third in next month’s European elections, behind the conservative UMP and the National Front.

12 April 2014 • 13:55 AMT
Syrian rebels, govt. say poison gas used in village, blame each other

The main Western-backed opposition group, the Syrian National Coalition, says dozens of people were hurt in a poison gas attack.

12 April 2014 • 13:30 AMT
Berlusconi senior aide detained in Beirut: report

The State Prosecution office is expected to communicate with Italian authorities over the issue through the Interpol office in Beirut.

12 April 2014 • 12:02 AMT
Hackers targeting vulnerable Windows XP users

One of the XP-related downloads spotted by the firm was for a driver update suite that users have to pay to register.

12 April 2014 • 11:53 AMT
France’s foreign minister on landmark visit to Cuba

France has also been leading efforts by the Paris Club of creditor nations to resume debt negotiations with Havana, broken off in 2000.

12 April 2014 • 11:49 AMT
Iran says has no plans to name new diplomat to UN

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pursuing this issue through anticipated legal channels at the UN,” Abbas Araghchi said.

12 April 2014 • 11:31 AMT
Microsoft board sued over IE browser miscue

Investigation found that updated software issued between May 2011 and July 2012 meant that 15 million users were not given a choice.

12 April 2014 • 10:52 AMT
300 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported April 6-12

The NKR army continued with their military duty in line with ceasefire principles, taking necessary measures to protect the frontline.

12 April 2014 • 09:58 AMT
Nearly two-thirds of world’s extremely poor live in 5 countries

The WBG released a report, which focuses on the progress that has been made in reducing global poverty, and what challenges remain.

12 April 2014 • 09:38 AMT
NH event to feature folklorist specializing in Armenian culture

In addition, Marshall has published a collection of Armenian folktales called “The Flower of Paradise and Other Armenian Tales”.

12 April 2014 • 08:33 AMT
Russia not involved in southeastern Ukraine protests: Lavrov

“We don’t have any intention like that. That contradicts the root interests of the Russian Federation,” the Foreign Minister said.

12 April 2014 • 07:10 AMT
Armenian studies scholar to be honored by LA community

Before coming to UCLA, from 1984 to 1996, Peter Cowe taught Armenian language and literature at Columbia University.

12 April 2014 • 06:47 AMT
Search for missing Malaysian jet continues as signals fade

Batteries in the black box recorder are already past their normal 30-day life, making the search to find it all the more urgent.

12 April 2014 • 06:24 AMT
‘Armenia and Karabakh’ chosen as finalist for Book of the Year Awards

A panel of more than 100 librarians and booksellers reviewed books published during the past year to determine the finalists.

12 April 2014 • 06:14 AMT
U.S. refuses visa to Iran’s nomination for UN envoy

President Barack Obama has come under intense pressure from the U.S. Congress not to allow him to enter the country.

11 April 2014 • 17:59 AMT
Google Translate offers to improve translation quality

“Your contribution will be used to improve translation quality and may be shown to users anonymously,” a message reads.

11 April 2014 • 17:46 AMT
Egypt’s Interior Ministry says clashes leave 3 dead

“The forces encircled them and took the necessary security measures and exchanged fire,” the ministry said in a statement.

11 April 2014 • 17:20 AMT
Pope takes personal responsibility for ‘evil’ of priest sex abuse

“We don’t want to take a step back in dealing with this problem and the sanctions that must be imposed,” Pope Francis said.

11 April 2014 • 14:10 AMT
JPMorgan Chase reports sharp fall in profits

Profits from its corporate and investment banking division stood at $2bn, down from $2.6bn just three months earlier.

11 April 2014 • 13:59 AMT
U.S. says crude oil reserves reached highest level since 1976

The oil reserves reported represent crude that can likely be produced in the future with current technology and prices.

11 April 2014 • 13:11 AMT
Pakistani Taliban to use seminaries for launching attacks: report

Khalil denied any connection with the Taliban and said his seminary was being threatened by insurgents for being pro-government.

11 April 2014 • 12:56 AMT
OSCE MF U.S. Co-chair calls for bold steps to advance peace process

“All sides should focus on reducing violence and rhetoric in order to improve the atmosphere for negotiations,” Warlick said.

11 April 2014 • 12:19 AMT
Switzerland says Palestinians can join Geneva Conventions

Israel opposed the move, arguing that there is no universally recognized Palestinian state and that it would complicate peace talks.

11 April 2014 • 11:52 AMT
UNHCR urges EU to help Italy handle refugee flows

“Large numbers of women and children, including newborns and unaccompanied children, are amongst them,” Fleming said.

11 April 2014 • 11:41 AMT
Sony warns Vaio batteries can overheat, catch fire

The first incident was in Japan on March 19, followed by similar incidents on March 30 in Hong Kong and April 8 in China.

11 April 2014 • 11:10 AMT
Twitter bringing real-time pop-up notifications to its website

“They’re fully interactive, so that you can reply, favorite, retweet, and follow right from the notification,” Twitter said.

11 April 2014 • 08:49 AMT
Davutoğlu says measures taken against ‘initiatives bothering Turkey’

Turkish FM held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry prior to the committee vote, to discuss the document.

11 April 2014 • 08:19 AMT
President of Carnegie Corporation of New York gets Piscator Award

The goal is to foster “artistic and academic dialogue, creative and educational exchange, and friendship between the U.S. and Europe.

11 April 2014 • 07:55 AMT
Venezuelan President, opposition leaders meet in crisis talks

Venezuela is sharply divided between supporters and opponents of Maduro, who narrowly beat Capriles to the presidency last year.

11 April 2014 • 07:08 AMT
25 families in Armenian border villages to get houses built, renovated

“The people living in border areas are our country’s shield, and it is our duty to help them have a better living,” Yirikian said.