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06 August 2013 • 05:53 AMT
U.S. appoints James Warlick as next OSCE MG Co-Chair

“Ambassador Warlick brings extensive experience in Europe and Eurasia to this position,” John Kerry said in a statement.

06 August 2013 • 05:44 AMT
NASA prepares next Mars mission for launch

MAVEN is now sitting in a cleanroom, where engineers are testing and fueling the orbiter ahead of its planned Nov 18 launch.

06 August 2013 • 05:30 AMT
Sharapova tops list of highest-paid female athletes

Russian-born Maria Sharapova leads a globe-spanning list with eight different nationalities represented in the top 10.

06 August 2013 • 05:22 AMT
National Portrait Gallery in London to host Bob Dylan exhibit

The singer, 72, who has drawn and sketched since childhood, has only exhibited his art publicly for the past several years.

06 August 2013 • 05:17 AMT
Syrian rebels capture main military airport near Turkish border

“The airport has been fully liberated. The remnants of the Assad gangs are now being chased,” a statement said.

06 August 2013 • 05:10 AMT
Japan marks 68th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

There are over 200,000 “hibakusha,” surviving victims from the atomic bombings, with an average age of nearly 79.

06 August 2013 • 05:02 AMT
3 killed, 3 wounded in Pennsylvania shooting

When he re-entered the building, he was restrained by two people, police said. There were around 15 people at the meeting.

06 August 2013 • 05:00 AMT
Amazon boss buys Washington Post for $250mln

The Washington Post Company also owns Kaplan, a test preparation company, in addition to other properties.

06 August 2013 • 04:58 AMT
Intercepted al Qaeda leaders’ records sparked embassy closures: report

Counterterrorism officials said, Zawahri has elevated Wuhayshi to what one official described as the new “general manager”.

05 August 2013 • 17:21 AMT
Iranian authorities arrest man on charges of spying for Israel

The unidentified man had allegedly passed on intelligence to a security officer at the Israeli embassy in Thailand.

05 August 2013 • 17:12 AMT
Japan crippled nuke plant facing ‘new emergency’

There has been spate of water leaks and power failures at the plant, devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

05 August 2013 • 13:37 AMT
Turkey tests rail tunnel under Bosphorus Strait

Erdogan has proposed several major construction projects for Istanbul, some of them facing stiff public opposition.

05 August 2013 • 13:30 AMT
Man Utd reject Chelsea improved offer for Rooney

However, Wayne Rooney remains intent on leaving Old Trafford and is considering submitting a formal transfer request.

05 August 2013 • 13:22 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: prices for precious metals go down

The State Depository of Precious Metals and Gemstones Agency set the government prices for August 5-11, 2013.

05 August 2013 • 13:17 AMT
U.S. military helicopter crashes at base in Japan’s Okinawa

“We knew it was going to happen sooner or later,” said Kadena Mayor Hiroshi Toyama, referring to the crash.

05 August 2013 • 12:52 AMT
Assad says Syria can finish off insurgency ‘within months”

The Syrian President said “crushing terrorists must come before any political solution” to end the crisis in his country.

05 August 2013 • 12:43 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 410.11 Aug 5

Exchange rate of euro totaled AMD 545.33, increasing by 2.12 points while the rate of Russian ruble totaled AMD 12.50.

05 August 2013 • 12:36 AMT
Turkish court announces verdicts in Ergenekon case

Barricades were set up around the courthouse in the Silivri jail complex, west of Istanbul, to tighten security.

05 August 2013 • 12:21 AMT
Expert: what is Iran hinting at in relations with Armenia?

Shakaryants emphasized that Tehran always acts within the scope of its interests, which are never imposed by a third party.

05 August 2013 • 11:49 AMT
GM Hrant Melkumyan finishes 10th at Politiken Cup

Armenian GM Hrant Melkumyan scored 7,5 points out of 10 to take the 10th place among 309 participants of the tournament.

05 August 2013 • 11:43 AMT
Armenian businessman killed in Russian town

The 42-year-old man was shot into his eye and died in hospital. Investigators link the crime to the man’s business activity.

05 August 2013 • 11:28 AMT
Armenian, Iranian Presidents discuss cooperation

The two leaders noted the rich agenda of bilateral relations, including implementation of major joint projects.

05 August 2013 • 11:18 AMT
Norwegian mass murderer Breivik to be moved to another jail

Breivik, who killed 77 people in twin attacks on July 22, 2011, has earlier complained about his prison conditions.

05 August 2013 • 11:12 AMT
Abraham says Shihepo has a very strong punch

Abraham says that he tried to get a trilogy bout with Stieglitz (44-3), who doesn’t appear interested at the moment.

05 August 2013 • 11:07 AMT
Solana hopes for agreement on Iran nuclear program

“Based on what I know of him, he is a politician who’s perceptive and open minded,” Javier Solana said of Rouhani.

05 August 2013 • 10:59 AMT
Lithuanian President comments on scandalous records leak

“I think it will serve as a good lesson for the entire service to enhance its performance,” Dalia Grybauskaitė said.

05 August 2013 • 07:51 AMT
China probing Apple suppliers over pollution accusations

Foxconn, the trading name of Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer by revenue.

05 August 2013 • 07:36 AMT
Moscow hopes for continuity in cooperation with Iran: speaker

“At the same time, Russia’s position on the Iran nuclear issue has not changed,” Russian parliament speaker Sergei Naryshkin said.

05 August 2013 • 07:28 AMT
100 homes evacuated as ‘toxic’ train derails in Louisiana

A man who was near the derailment sought medical attention after reporting a burning sensation in his eyes, Espinoza said.

05 August 2013 • 07:26 AMT
HRW says Syrian missiles killing hundreds of civilians

Human Rights Watch says the Syrian military is firing ballistic missiles into populated areas where it is battling rebels.