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15 June 2013 • 07:40 AMT
U.S. lawmaker urges Pentagon to keep a closer eye on Russia

“Diversifying Europe’s energy supply away from Russia is a NATO and U.S. national security imperative,” Bridenstine said.

15 June 2013 • 07:34 AMT
Khamenei: presidential election is vote of confidence in Iran

“A vote for any of these candidates is a vote for the Islamic Republic and a vote of confidence in the system,” the leader said.

15 June 2013 • 07:17 AMT
Google sends up giant balloons to bring internet to remote regions

There’s already a pilot program in New Zealand with 50 testers — Google launched 30 balloons just this week.

15 June 2013 • 06:45 AMT
Compromise allows EU to enter free trade talks with U.S.

The compromise will allow European leaders and U.S. President to officially launch the talks at next week’s G8 summit.

15 June 2013 • 06:35 AMT
IMF says U.S. federal budget cuts ‘ill-designed’

The Fund’s forecast for growth of 1.9% this year would mark a slowdown from the 2.2% growth the U.S. recorded in 2012.

15 June 2013 • 06:29 AMT
NASA finds planet forming 7.5bn miles away from its star

Hubble’s keen vision detected a mysterious gap in a vast protoplanetary disk of gas and dust swirling around TW Hydrae.

15 June 2013 • 06:12 AMT
Facebook, Microsoft reveal numbers of surveillance requests

It is believed that Fisa requests typically seek much more information. But it remains unclear how broad the Fisa orders might be.

15 June 2013 • 06:01 AMT
Hezbollah leader pledges to keep fighting for Assad

Nasrallah said Hezbollah was aware of the cost of military engagement in Syria’s civil war and would not be deflected from its goal.

15 June 2013 • 05:55 AMT
Lavrov says U.S. military aid to Syrian rebels will escalate violence

“The U.S. accusations of chemical weapons use by Damascus are not supported by reliable facts,” the ministry said.

15 June 2013 • 05:50 AMT
Adele named in Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Honors list

Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry, who creates elaborately decorated and sometimes explicit ceramics, was named a CBE.

15 June 2013 • 05:35 AMT
Hassan Rouhani takes lead in Iran presidential race

Voting was extended until 23:00 local time to allow more people to cast their ballots. Press TV said that turnout was 80%.

14 June 2013 • 17:39 AMT
Publicist: Karabakh people can’t be forced to live in Azerbaijan

“Karabakh conflict is linked to interests of not only Armenia and Azerbaijan, but of neighboring countries as well,” Rustam Ibragimbekov said.

14 June 2013 • 16:58 AMT
France-24 TV channel interviews Karabakh Foreign Minister

The NKR FM answered a range of questions related to the history of the Karabakh conflict, its current stage and prospects of settlement.

14 June 2013 • 16:34 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

Deals amounting to USD 14,050,000 at an average price of 411.81/USD 1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

14 June 2013 • 16:19 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 413.43 June 14

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 413.43 on June 14 increasing by 1.80 point compared to June 13.

14 June 2013 • 16:01 AMT
Syria says U.S. report on chemical weapons use ‘full of lies’

The commander of the main rebel umbrella group welcomed the U.S. move, saying it would lift his fighters’ morale.

14 June 2013 • 15:59 AMT
Norway’s parliament votes to conscript women into armed forces

The change is not expected to force women to serve against their will but should help improve the gender balance.

14 June 2013 • 15:49 AMT
Steven Spielberg warns of potential Hollywood “meltdown”

“You’re going to end up with fewer but bigger theatres [and] going to the movies is gonna cost you $50, $100, maybe even $150,” he said.

14 June 2013 • 15:31 AMT
Fire breaks out on Greek ferry in Aegean Sea

“When the captain judges that there is no danger he will enter port and disembark the passengers,” Agapitos said.

14 June 2013 • 15:29 AMT
Angelina Jolie narrowing choices for “Unbroken” lead

“Unbroken” is the incredible story of Louis Zamperini based on Laura Hillenbrand’s best-selling book.

14 June 2013 • 15:18 AMT
Samsung to supply displays for Apple despite ongoing spat – report

The latest report suggests that Samsung will deliver the iPad mini displays by Q3 of this year and the larger screens in Q4.

14 June 2013 • 15:13 AMT
Russia’s new piloted spacecraft to be unveiled at MAKS airshow

The new craft, being developed by the Russian spaceship manufacturer RKK Energia, is expected to make its maiden flight in 2018.

14 June 2013 • 15:11 AMT
New pics of Lindsay Lohan and James Deen in “The Canyons” noir thriller

The film has been classified as an erotic noir thriller depicting a group of twentysomethings in contemporary Los Angeles.

14 June 2013 • 15:06 AMT
India may overtake China as world’s most populous country

Nigeria’s population is expected to exceed that of the United States by the middle of the century, and could start to rival China’s by 2100.

14 June 2013 • 14:51 AMT
Armenian student among UNESCO peace contest winners

More than 1,300 young people worldwide between 14 and 25 years of age participated in this contest.

14 June 2013 • 14:31 AMT
Vodafone unveils Smart Mini budget Android handset

The Smart Mini comes with a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, is powered by a 1GHz MediaTek chip and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

14 June 2013 • 14:30 AMT
MCF EKI: we are helping people earn their living

EKI is one of the top three microcredit organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a network of 14 branches and 53 sub-branches.

14 June 2013 • 14:23 AMT
Nokia to roll out new phone on July 11 – report

The device in question is thought to be the rumoured Lumia PureView EOS smartphone, which is said to pack a 20-megapixel camera.

14 June 2013 • 14:17 AMT
Philanthropist Vardanyan says has no wish to become Armenian President

“I’m good at what I’m doing – implementing educational and charity projects,” he said in an interview with Ksenia Sobchak.

14 June 2013 • 13:57 AMT
EBRD awards Araratbank with confirming bank status

A relevant document was signed by Araratbank executive director Ashot Osipyan and EBRD Yerevan office chief Valeriu Razlog.