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16 June 2013 • 08:15 AMT
Thousands take to streets after police fire teargas at Istanbul protesters

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan had warned hours earlier that security forces would clear the square.

15 June 2013 • 18:26 AMT
Hassan Rouhani wins Iran presidential election

A turnout of 72.2% was registered of the 50 million Iranians who were eligible to vote for the successor to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

15 June 2013 • 15:48 AMT
Expert: Armenia must cooperate with Azerbaijan’s indigenous people

Gevorg Melkonyan rules out concessions in Nagorno Karabakh issue, if Aliyev dynasty continues to rule the country.

15 June 2013 • 15:23 AMT
Expert: Karabakh talks to resume following Azeri presidential polls

Asked if Azerbaijan may take tough measures ahead of the polls, Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan said they won’t benefit the country.

15 June 2013 • 14:58 AMT
Artsakh President visits Shushi carpet weaving factory

On June 15, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shushi.

15 June 2013 • 14:51 AMT
Shevchuk ready to give concert in Nagorno-Karabakh

Yuri Shevchukexpressed a wish to meet representatives of the Armenian rock, noting it as one of the key goals of his visit.

15 June 2013 • 14:40 AMT
Kamo Areyan appointed first deputy mayor of Yerevan

Yerevan city council held a special meeting, with Kamo Areyan appointed first deputy mayor by a vote of 63 to 58 and 5 abstentions.

15 June 2013 • 14:23 AMT
Estonia-based Armenian writer briefs PM on her future plans

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Estonia-based famed Armenian writer Gohar Markosian-Kasper.

15 June 2013 • 13:29 AMT
July 5 may also celebrate state symbols day in Armenia

The offer to mark July 5 as both constitution and state symbols day is discussed, dean of YSU faculty of history said.

15 June 2013 • 13:16 AMT
No-fly zone creation in Syria to contravene int’l law: Lavrov

“You don’t have to be a great expert to realize that this will be a violation of international law,” Sergei Lavrov said.

15 June 2013 • 13:05 AMT
Hovannisian: I apologize if I caused public disappointment

Heritage party leader further stressed the need for the opposition either to join forces or follow different paths.

15 June 2013 • 12:55 AMT
Al-Qaeda Iraq arm leader rejects order to scrap Syria merger

The statement by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who heads the Islamic State of Iraq, reveals a growing rift within the terror network.

15 June 2013 • 12:42 AMT
Israeli Defense Minister calls for tougher sanctions against Iran

A Pentagon statement confirmed that Yaalon discussed Iran in talks with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel but gave few details.

15 June 2013 • 12:33 AMT
Cellist Andrei Ionita wins Aram Khachaturian Int’l Competition

The second prize was awarded to Anna Morozova, with the third prize given to Aleksandra Perlova and Gayane Khachatryan.

15 June 2013 • 12:25 AMT
Heritage leader: we must keep the promise given on April 9

Those who say attempts to build a new Armenia failed don’t have a clear idea of the process, Raffi Hovannisian said.

15 June 2013 • 12:22 AMT
Gyumri mayor, Indian envoy discuss investment programs

The envoy was briefed on the history of Gyumri, economic and social situation, as well as ongoing reconstruction works.

15 June 2013 • 12:14 AMT
Egypt’s military not to allow violence at anti-Mursi protests: paper

Security forces from the armed forces and the military police will deploy on all main roads” on June 28, a source said.

15 June 2013 • 11:51 AMT
Defense Ministry refutes Azeri reports on Armenian ceasefire violation

Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman denied Azeri reports, citing different political and strategic reasons behind them.

15 June 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Grandson says Mandela recovering ‘very well, looks good’

“Madiba is recovering very well and looks good,” Mandla Mandela said in Qunu, a village in the Eastern Cape province.

15 June 2013 • 11:21 AMT
Bomb planted on Pakistani bus for women’s university kills 11

Mir Zubair Mahmood says the Saturday blast in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province, set the bus on fire.

15 June 2013 • 11:14 AMT
Commandos believes female soldiers will do good to army

“Anahit headed a detachment which consisted of 20 men and she was a perfect commander,” Major General Ter-Tadevosyan said.

15 June 2013 • 10:47 AMT
Czech President urges PM to quit over bribery scandal

“I consider the charges that have been brought to be very serious,” said Zeman, a political opponent of the Prime Minister.

15 June 2013 • 10:35 AMT
British PM vows ‘to sweep away’ tax secrecy

British firms will be required by law to register details of their ownership and beneficiaries with Companies House.

15 June 2013 • 10:28 AMT
Armenian American police officers lawsuit trial delayed again

Mardikian, Balian and Topadzhikyan filed a separate racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit in March 2012.

15 June 2013 • 10:16 AMT
Militants destroy historic house used by Pakistani founder

Police found six unexploded explosive devices hours later after firefighters extinguished the fire, Yousufzai said.

15 June 2013 • 10:01 AMT
Deputy commander predicts more Taliban attacks in Afghanistan

Nick Carter stressed that developing Afghanistan’s fledgling air force in the years following the withdrawal was crucial.

15 June 2013 • 09:49 AMT
Turkish protesters decide to stay in park

Tayfun Kahraman made the comment after a series of discussions among the protesters in Gezi Park to decide on their next move.

15 June 2013 • 09:41 AMT
300 ceasefire violations by the Azeri forces reported June 9-15

Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said.

15 June 2013 • 09:36 AMT
Armenia celebrating State Symbols Day

The State Symbols Day was first celebrated in 2010, on the initiative of WE state values preservation foundation.

15 June 2013 • 07:42 AMT
5 Libyan soldiers killed in clashes with armed protesters

“The clashes lasted until 6:00 am but are over now,” said Colonel Mohammed Sharif of the special forces in Benghazi.