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19 February 2014 • 14:07 AMT
Artsakh: peacebuilding is about people not politicians

Politicians create war but they rarely deliver lasting peace.

Over the next few years we will be remembering the centenary of the First World War. At the time it was considered to be the “war to all end all wars” but in fact it was the war that started many wars. Millions of people suffered, and died, throughout the last one hundred years as a result of treaties and other political decisions taken in the name of achieving peace.

19 February 2014 • 14:02 AMT
“Ride Along” hit comedy sequel in the works

Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are closing to reprise their roles as the quick-witted security guard who has his eye on his partner’s sister.

19 February 2014 • 13:56 AMT
Ukraine’s acting PM says protests ‘attempt to seize power’

“This is the manipulation of people’s minds and an attempt to take power by force,” Serhiy Arbuzov told a Cabinet meeting.

19 February 2014 • 13:41 AMT
BAE Systems agrees Eurofighter pricing with Saudi Arabia

Defense group BAE Systems said the new deal was an “equitable outcome” for both sides, although full details were not disclosed.

19 February 2014 • 13:33 AMT
Ankara urges to solve frozen conflicts as Baku slams OSCE Minsk Group

“Borders between Turkey and Armenia won’t be opened unless the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved,” Ahmet Davutoglu said.

19 February 2014 • 12:49 AMT
Germany arrests man suspected of Iran smuggling

Ali Reza B. is accused of providing so-called dual-use items that have civilian but also military uses, like vacuum pumps and valves.

19 February 2014 • 12:46 AMT
Armenia poverty rate to rise under new Russian migrant law: opinion

“Armenian leadership seems to be overly calm in the face of the prospect described,” the head of the Republican Union of Employers said.

19 February 2014 • 12:18 AMT
Armenia to host British Film Fest, Japanese cultural events

Also, Armenia will participate in the IX International Orthodox Film Festival Vstrecha in Russia’s Kaluga region.

19 February 2014 • 12:12 AMT
EU moves to agree sanctions over Ukraine violence

“We have … made it clear that the EU will respond to any deterioration on the ground,” Jose Manuel Barroso said in a statement.

19 February 2014 • 11:11 AMT
Ferrari reports record profits in 2013

The company said the UK had now overtaken Germany to become its strongest market in Europe, with 677 sales over the year.

19 February 2014 • 09:48 AMT
10th anniversary of Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan’s axe-murder

February 19 marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan.

19 February 2014 • 09:30 AMT
1st look at “Rust Volume 3” acclaimed graphic novel series

“Death of Rocket Boy” furthers Oz Taylor’s push to get rid of Jet Jones, who only wants this family to be the home he so desperately yearns for.

19 February 2014 • 09:05 AMT
“Being George Clooney” dubbing doc launches Kickstarter campaign

The documentary centers on audio dubbing of Hollywood films featuring George Clooney for foreign markets.

19 February 2014 • 08:59 AMT
Iran supreme leader orders govt. to create ‘economy of resistance’

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Western sanctions “a full-fledged economic war” and said Iran is determined to force the West to retreat.

19 February 2014 • 08:47 AMT
“Napoleon Dynamite” star to topline “Here’s Your Damn Family” comedy

The comedy centers on a mother who, after being single for two decades, traumatizes her stunted 30-something son with a surprise.

19 February 2014 • 08:28 AMT
Large explosion kills 4 near Iranian cultural center in Beirut

Security sources said the explosion appeared to have been caused by a car bomb and a motorcycle laden with explosives.

19 February 2014 • 08:23 AMT
Award-wining Joe Berlinger to helm “The System” criminal justice series

The series will examine subjects such as false confessions, mandatory sentencing and the treatment of juvenile offenders.

19 February 2014 • 08:19 AMT
“Short Term 12” star to join Judd Apatow comedy “Trainwreck”

Brie Larson received rave reviews for her starring role in “Short Term 12” and her supporting part in ”The Spectacular Now.”

19 February 2014 • 07:58 AMT
Anne Hathaway joins Oscar presenters’ lineup

The “Les Miserables” star who won Best Supporting Actress last year joins Jennifer Lawrence and Daniel Day-Lewis.

19 February 2014 • 07:47 AMT
Star-studded “Guardians of the Galaxy” unveils 1st trailer

In addition to Chris Pratt, the film also stars Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Benicio Del Toro.

19 February 2014 • 07:01 AMT
Course on concentration camps to examine Armenian Genocide

The course traces the evolution of the concentration camp from a counter-insurgency strategy in wartime to a weapon of mass murder.

19 February 2014 • 06:56 AMT
Turkish President approves controversial internet bill

According to a second amendment, all information on Internet traffic would be collected based on IP numbers and subscriber numbers.

19 February 2014 • 06:13 AMT
Capitol Hill to host event honoring relief efforts to Genocide victims

“The spirit of American care and compassion is perhaps best symbolized by the Armenian Orphan Rug,” Rep. Schiff said.

19 February 2014 • 05:55 AMT
China’s Dongfeng, French govt. to invest $1.1bn in Peugeot

Peugeot is France’s biggest automaker and Europe’s second-biggest after Volkswagen AG. But it has little presence in the U.S. or East Asia.

19 February 2014 • 05:25 AMT
Death toll in Kyiv clashes reaches 25 (updated)

Law enforcement officials said that seven policemen were killed during the fighting and that almost 300 were injured, 35 of them critically.

18 February 2014 • 18:04 AMT
Libyan militia groups urge parliament to hand over power in 5 hours

The al-Sawaiq and Qaqa militia brigades called the GNC to hand over power within five hours as its original mandate had expired on Feb 7.

18 February 2014 • 17:53 AMT
Mass-killer Breivik threatens to go on hunger strike for better video games

Breivik is serving a 21-year prison sentence, which can be extended when it expires, for killing 77 people in bomb and gun massacres in 2011.

18 February 2014 • 17:21 AMT
Kazakhstan’s central bank dismisses rumors of looming bankruptcy

The National Bank and the lenders called on law enforcement bodies to bring those responsible for spreading the rumors to justice.

18 February 2014 • 14:56 AMT
Armenia’s Vazashen-Paravakar road section shelled by Azeris

The information of the half-hour attack was confirmed to PanARMENIAN.Net by Defense Ministry spokesman.

18 February 2014 • 14:36 AMT
Azerbaijan suspects American diplomats of spying?

“Recent media reports alleging that two U.S. Senate staffers visited Azerbaijan for intelligence purposes are absurd,” U.S. embassy stated.