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22 June 2013 • 05:42 AMT
5 million videos uploaded to Instagram in one day

The climactic moment came as the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Finals, the representative said.

22 June 2013 • 05:29 AMT
Obama says 700 combat-equipped troops to stay in Jordan

Obama said in a letter to Congress that 700 of the troops deployed to Jordan as part of a training exercise will remain behind.

22 June 2013 • 05:06 AMT
New Palestinian PM retracts his resignation

A source close to Hamdallah said he submitted his letter of resignation to Hussein al- A’raj, director of the PA president’s bureau.

21 June 2013 • 17:35 AMT
Netanyahu: Iran seeking not one or two but 200 bombs

“The elections reflect a deep dissatisfaction of the Iranian people with its regime,” the Israeli Prime Minister said.

21 June 2013 • 17:12 AMT
N. Korean envoy to UN calls on U.S. to lift sanctions

The 193-nation assembly does not have the power to issue binding decisions, which is something only the Security Council can do.

21 June 2013 • 16:51 AMT
France vows to prevent Amazon from monopolizing its book market

“I’m in favor of ending the possibility of offering both free delivery and a five percent discount,” said Filippetti.

21 June 2013 • 16:39 AMT
Microsoft launches Windows Store Partner Directory

Each partner page includes links to their Windows Store app SDKs, documentation, their case studies, and how-to videos.

21 June 2013 • 16:25 AMT
Iran’s president-elect believes deal over nuke program possible

In the interview, Rouhani said his government would look for a win-win deal to resolve the disputes with the United States.

21 June 2013 • 16:06 AMT
Germany, Turkey summon envoys in row over Merkel’s criticism

Many EU countries support the opening of more negotiations with Turkey next week on its long path to membership.

21 June 2013 • 15:52 AMT
Death toll from monsoon flooding in India reaches 600

Rescuers also found 40 bodies floating in the Ganges near Haridwar, a Hindu holy city, said police officer Rajiv Swaroop.

21 June 2013 • 14:42 AMT
Rosneft to supply $270bn worth of crude oil to China

Rosneft’s head Igor Sechin said the contract envisages the export of 365 million tons of oil to China over the next 25 years.

21 June 2013 • 14:40 AMT
Bulgaria president praises rallies against corruption

“Bulgaria can be proud of this good-natured, democratic protest which delivers a message to the politicians,” Plevneliev said.

21 June 2013 • 14:19 AMT
Syrian troops reportedly bombard Damascus district

The clashes killed at least one rebel fighter, and there were reports of deaths among regime troops as well, the Observatory said.

21 June 2013 • 14:17 AMT
15 killed as militants attack Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan

The attack hit the city of Peshawar, which is on the outskirts of Pakistan’s tribal area, the main sanctuary for Islamic militants.

21 June 2013 • 14:05 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

From June 10-16, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 32,2 billion, while USD loans amounted to 41.5 million.

21 June 2013 • 13:55 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 411.28 June 21

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 411.28 on June 21 increasing by 0.87 point compared to June 20.

21 June 2013 • 13:48 AMT
Egyptian Islamists gather in Cairo to support Mursi

“Democratically elected presidents are never removed through protests,” Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Gehad al-Haddad said.

21 June 2013 • 13:35 AMT
Heritage MP divides parliament spring session into two parts

“People can have opposite opinions that can be presented properly but not through abusive language,” Hakobyan said.

21 June 2013 • 13:17 AMT
ANC: we put an end to snoring at parliament

“The National Assembly’s spring session of was especially memorable for its scandalous revelations,” Aram Manukyan said.

21 June 2013 • 12:49 AMT
Kazan Summer Universiade to host GMs Hovhannisyan, Andriasian

The 27th Kazan Summer Universiade due July 16-17 in the Russian city will host 40 Armenian sportsmen.

21 June 2013 • 12:35 AMT
ANCA-ER joins with Investors Against Genocide

“Fidelity’s anti-genocide statements need to be backed up by concrete action,” ANCA Eastern Region Executive Director said.

21 June 2013 • 12:17 AMT
Opinion: Turkey economic boom overinflated Erdogan’s ego

Through U.S. mediation and blessing, Turkey had partnered with Israel to rule the Middle East through joint hegemony.

21 June 2013 • 12:05 AMT
“Sin City” helmer’s “Machete Kills” release date moved

“Machete Kills” will focus on Danny Trejo as an ex-Federal agent who must stop a madman revolutionary, played by Mel Gibson.

21 June 2013 • 11:46 AMT
Casey Affleck joins Christopher Nolan sci-fi “Interstellar”

The science-fiction drama, follows “a heroic interstellar voyage to the farthest borders of our scientific understanding”.

21 June 2013 • 11:28 AMT
WhatsApp passes 250 million users milestone

Microsoft-owned Skype has 280 million monthly active users, but has been up and running for six years longer than WhatsApp.

21 June 2013 • 11:16 AMT
Sniper attack leaves 3 injured in Aleppo’s Armenian district

This week, regime forces stepped up attacks against opposition fighters in the key province of Aleppo.

21 June 2013 • 10:58 AMT
Russia inks $270 billion oil export deal with China

Rosneft’s head Igor Sechin said the contract envisages the export of 365 million tons of oil to China over the next 25 years.

21 June 2013 • 10:51 AMT
Turkish PM Erdogan on campaign trail after violent anti-govt protests

Among the large section of Turkey’s 76 million people who do not back him, Erdogan is viewed as increasingly authoritarian.

21 June 2013 • 10:35 AMT
Britt Robertson, Naomi Scott testing for George Clooney’s “Tomorrowland”

The plot centers on the teen, the inventor and the kid robot trying to save a place called Tomorrowland.

21 June 2013 • 10:12 AMT
Robert Downey Jr. signs $12 mln deal as new face of HTC, report says

It’s rumored that the actor is hired to front a two-year global marketing for the Taiwanese company’s smartphone.