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10 July 2013 • 19:43 AMT
Nissan to install over 100 EV quick charge stations

Meanwhile, Nissan recently introduced a battery replacement program for U.S. Leaf customers, set to launch early next year.

10 July 2013 • 19:34 AMT
Lavrov says results of Syria chemical weapons study ‘convincing’

Those reports prompted the United States and the European Union to lift sanctions on weapons sales to Syrian rebels.

10 July 2013 • 19:14 AMT
Microsoft completes acquisition of InCycle’s InRelease Business Unit

It’s the quality assurance part of the development process to make sure that all deployments are as smooth as possible.

10 July 2013 • 19:07 AMT
Instagram adds ability to embed photos, videos

Instagram, which added video capabilities in June, had lacked the embed feature — unlike rival video service Vine.

10 July 2013 • 17:20 AMT
U.S. plans to deliver four more F-16 fighter jets to Egypt

The United States plans to deliver four more F-16 fighter jets to Egypt in the coming weeks, U.S. defense officials said.

10 July 2013 • 17:17 AMT
Envoy says Lebanon overwhelmed by Syrian refugees

The United Nations Security Council issued a statement thanking Lebanon for taking in 587,000 Syrian refugees.s

10 July 2013 • 17:05 AMT
NATO confirms 2,500 serious cyberattacks on its computers in 2012

NATO’s cyber defense center monitors potential attacks on NATO computer systems installed at 55 locations around the world.

10 July 2013 • 16:52 AMT
Armenian boxer Artur Kirajyan wins silver at Kazan Universiade

Before reaching the final, Artur Kirajyan (64kg) won the bouts against representatives of Taipei, Belarus and Turkmenistan.

10 July 2013 • 14:42 AMT
Kuwait to provide $4 billion in aid to Egypt

Kuwait has in the past cooperated with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, pledging financial aid for Gulf neighbors hit by social unrest.

10 July 2013 • 14:24 AMT
Boston bombing accused to make first court appearance

The indictment said that he had downloaded internet material from Islamist radicals sometime before the blasts.

10 July 2013 • 14:14 AMT
President, EU Commissioner discuss Armenia-EU relations

President Serzh Sargsyan met with the European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Štefan Füle.

10 July 2013 • 13:58 AMT
U.S. participates in Armenia National Response Plan Workshop

The disaster preparedness event includes participants from over 18 Armenian government agencies and organizations.

10 July 2013 • 13:49 AMT
U.S. judge rules Apple conspires to raise prices on e-books

Judge Denise Cote said that the decision was a victory for the U.S. government and the 33 states that had brought the case to trial.

10 July 2013 • 13:33 AMT
Israel bolstering forces at Syria border

“It is not at an alarming level now but we understand their intentions,” said the source, who asked not to be identified.

10 July 2013 • 13:26 AMT
Russian govt. to spend $9bn for rural development

The program will also include grants for local initiatives to improve rural infrastructure, preserve natural landscapes, etc.

10 July 2013 • 13:14 AMT
Landslide buries up to 40 people in China’s Sichuan province

At least six vehicles were reported to have plunged into the river when it came down after days of heavy rain.

10 July 2013 • 13:03 AMT
Syrian rebels fire to disperse civilian protest in Aleppo

The tactic is aimed at weakening the supply routes of President ‘s forces but thousands of civilians are now left hungry.

10 July 2013 • 12:50 AMT
Talks between South, North Koreas end without breakthrough

Kim Hak-kwon, a member of a committee pushing for Kaesong’s restoration, said humidity had damaged a lot of equipment.

10 July 2013 • 12:42 AMT
Coach: Abraham must focus on Shihepo fight to regain title

Abraham, a former Middle- and Super-Middleweight Titlist, is currently undergoing a tense preparation.

10 July 2013 • 12:29 AMT
Darchinyan-Donaire bout planned in November

Both men are already in camp, with Darchinyan also stating he wants a tune-up fight, probably in September.

10 July 2013 • 12:16 AMT
Winemakers Association chief predicts unprecedented grape harvest

According to Avag Harutyunyan, 15% increase in crop volume is expected despite the recent severe hail in Armavir province.

10 July 2013 • 11:43 AMT
Energy Minister to announce results of gas price subsidy talks with Russia

“Talks are in progress to find the source of subsidizing gas tariffs at 30%, to be refunded through grants,” Armen Movsisyan said.

10 July 2013 • 11:23 AMT
UN launches exhibit to mark Decade for Fight against Desertification

The exhibition, entitled City Variety, features watercolor paintings of Yerevan, Gyumri and Paris.

10 July 2013 • 11:10 AMT
Chrome 28 adds ability for apps, extensions

The notifications are present in the Chrome OS browser and Google promises they will be added to Linux and Mac OS soon.

10 July 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Egypt prosecutor’s office orders Muslim Brotherhood leader arrest

Brotherhood followers have been maintaining a vigil near a mosque in northeast Cairo, demanding the reinstatement of Morsi.

10 July 2013 • 10:56 AMT
Google starts rolling out new version of Google Maps for Android

Google has removed Latitude and check-in from the new app, and will be retiring them from older versions on August 9.

10 July 2013 • 10:47 AMT
Berezovsky toxicology test to be completed by end of 2013

There is no deadline set for this examination, but a result is unlikely before the end of this year, the official said.

10 July 2013 • 10:38 AMT
EU Commissioner: Armenia among Eastern Partnership program leaders

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with the European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule.

10 July 2013 • 10:35 AMT
EU outlines centralized plan to deal with failing banks

Jose Manuel Barroso said that with the new proposal “’it should be banks themselves, and not European taxpayers.”

10 July 2013 • 10:20 AMT
Ameriabank anticipates 50% growth by yearend

The plastic card business in Armenia is going forward at a steady gait. Trying to attract more clients, banks offer ‘tempting’ terms, making accent on affordable tariffs. At the same time, the culture of using plastic cards is being developed. Ameriabank’s Branches Coordination Manager Hrachya Malkhasyan comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on how to withstand competition and satisfy the clients’ needs.