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15 July 2013 • 15:41 AMT
Works on history of relations with Armenia to be released in Turkey

According to Mehmet Metin Hulagu, the edition will include the works of modern as well as ancient historians.

15 July 2013 • 15:34 AMT
Greco-Roman wrestler Manukyan wins Kazan Universiade silver

In previous stages of the tournament, Manukyan got the upper hand of Ukrainian, Hungarian, German and Kazakh contenders

15 July 2013 • 15:24 AMT
Martirosyan-Andrade fight set for Nov 23 in China’s Macau

There had been talks in the industry about the fight landing on that card but nothing had been officially announced.

15 July 2013 • 15:12 AMT
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State snubbed by both sides on Egypt visit

The Islamist Nour Party and the Tamarud anti-Morsi protest movement both said they had turned down invitations to meet Burns.

15 July 2013 • 14:50 AMT
Assailants hurl firebombs at Bahraini MP’s house

At least 80 people have been killed in Bahrain since the protests erupted, according to the International Federation for Human Rights.

15 July 2013 • 14:36 AMT
Juno Temple to join “Far from the Madding Crowd” novel adaptation?

Carey Mulligan has signed up to star as Bathsheba Everdene in the film, which is scheduled for a 2014 release.

15 July 2013 • 14:13 AMT
Martin Freeman wraps shooting as Bilbo Baggins on “The Hobbit” trilogy

“I cannot imagine anyone else in this role – a character that Martin has nurtured and crafted with love and great skill,” Peter Jackson said.

15 July 2013 • 13:52 AMT
Euromoney names HSBC best bank in Armenia

HSBC Group also received four global awards as well as twenty regional and country awards in different categories.

15 July 2013 • 13:46 AMT
Egypt’s planning minister says no need for IMF aid

Ashraf al-Arabi, who served in the same post under deposed President Morsi, joins a government led by liberal economist Hazem el-Beblawi.

15 July 2013 • 13:34 AMT
Popular Russian investigator-turned-lawyer found dead

In the past few years Tarasov was best known to Russian TV audiences as the host of popular court show “Sud Idyot” (Court in Session).

15 July 2013 • 13:22 AMT
Greenpeace activists break into French nuke plant

Interior Minister called for a probe into the intrusion which raised questions about the security of France’s 19 nuclear plants and 58 reactors.

15 July 2013 • 13:09 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 409.90 July 15

Exchange rate of euro totaled AMD 535.08, increasing by 0.19 point while the rate of Russian ruble remained unchanged.

15 July 2013 • 12:45 AMT
Vache Gabrielyan appointed Minister-Chief of Government Staff

President Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree to relieve Gabrielyan of the post of the Chief of Staff.

15 July 2013 • 12:27 AMT
Greco-Roman wrestler Manukyan to vie for Kazan Universiade gold

In previous stages of the tournament, Manukyan got the upper hand of Hungarian, German and Kazakh contenders.

15 July 2013 • 12:15 AMT
Consumers Association chair: 50% hike in transport costs expected

In this context, Armen Poghosyan recommended alternative means of transport, including electricity-powered vehicles.

15 July 2013 • 11:57 AMT
At least 13 killed in Damascus car bomb explosion

The Britain-based Observatory for Human Rights said the blast struck overnight near the police headquarters in the town of Deir Atiyeh.

15 July 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Swedish professor nominates NSA leaker Snowden for Nobel Peace Prize

Because of his bravery, Snowden ‘helped to make the world a little bit better and safer,’ Svallfors wrote.

15 July 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Armenian, Azeri leaders may meet by yearend, Foreign Minister says

“No “occupied territories” were mentioned during talks in Vienna,” the Armenian official noted, slamming Azeri reports as false.

15 July 2013 • 11:21 AMT
NKR leader, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office talk Karabakh settlement

Bako Sahakyan noted that a comprehensive settlement is impossible without NKR’s direct participation.

15 July 2013 • 11:08 AMT
Merkel vows to push for tougher laws to protect personal data

Her comments follow revelations about a U.S. spying operation that collects users’ data from internet companies.

15 July 2013 • 11:03 AMT
Bangladesh sentences former Islamist leader to life for war crimes

Ghulam Azam, 91 was found guilty on charges of planning, conspiracy, incitement and complicity to commit genocide.

15 July 2013 • 10:57 AMT
Andriasian shares 1st – 6th spots after Kazan Universiade round 8

In the last, 9th round on July 15, Anrdriasian and Hovhannisyan will face off against Wesley So and Maksat Atabayev respectively.

15 July 2013 • 10:47 AMT
Darchinyan to Donair: I am still going to break you

Darchinyan is upset with a recent article where Donaire said he’s not completely comfortable with facing Darchinyan at 122-pounds.

15 July 2013 • 07:17 AMT
Over 20,000 people “almost cut off from aid” in South Sudan

Food and drinking water is in short supply and the people in the camps are living in substandard conditions.

15 July 2013 • 07:09 AMT
Google Doodle celebrates great painter Rembrandt’s 407th birth anniv.

His collection of self-portraits, painted over the whole of his working life is generally considered his most enduring legacy.

15 July 2013 • 07:04 AMT
PM, Russian Deputy Minister talk economic cooperation

At the meeting, the parties expressed satisfaction over current level of economic ties, also exchanging views on their expansion.

15 July 2013 • 06:57 AMT
Sambo wrestler Avetisyan brings home 1st Kazan Universiade gold

Following a string of victories, Avetisyan (52 kg) beat a Kazakh contender 4:1 in finals to win gold.

15 July 2013 • 06:53 AMT
Trailer for Japanese remake of Oscar-winning “Unforgiven”

In the remake which is set in Hokkaido, Japan in the 1880s, “Inception” actor Ken Watanabe plays the Eastwood role.

15 July 2013 • 06:43 AMT
Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt in “All You Need Is Kill” pic

The drama centers on a soldier fighting war against alien threat who is forced to relive the last day before he dies over and over.

15 July 2013 • 06:35 AMT
Bomb blasts in Iraq’s Shi’ite Muslim provinces leave dozens dead

Sunni Islamist insurgents, including the al Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq, have been regaining strength in recent months.