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14 June 2013 • 09:44 AMT
Czech opposition to call vote of no confidence

Jeronym Tejc the party would seek agreement with other parties to dissolve parliament and hold an early election.

14 June 2013 • 09:37 AMT
Susi Kentikian vs Carina Moreno rematch due July 6

Moreno: many people felt that Susi was one of the best female fighters and I’m on a mission to earn that reputation for myself.

14 June 2013 • 09:27 AMT
Famed writer Vrezh Israyelyan dies of gunshot wound

In 1979-1981, Vrezh Israeyelyan worked in “Hayreniki Dzayn” (Homeland Voice) weekly newspaper.

14 June 2013 • 09:23 AMT
U.S. considers limited no-fly zone inside Syria

White House National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden declined to comment on the details of those deliberations.

14 June 2013 • 09:05 AMT
Iran’s Supreme Leader on U.S. critics: ‘hell with you’

“Recently I have heard that a U.S. security official said they do not accept this election. OK, the hell with you,” Khamenei said.

14 June 2013 • 08:40 AMT
WADA says researches in gene-doping detection promising

“It is always difficult to predict when something is ready, validated and possibly used,” WADA vice president Arne Ljungqvist said.

14 June 2013 • 08:12 AMT
U.S. report on Syria chemical weapons ‘fabricated’ – Russian MP

“Information about the usage of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar Assad is fabricated,” Alexei Pushkov said.

14 June 2013 • 08:08 AMT
Louisiana plant explosion kills 1, injures 73

The plant along the Mississippi River, about 60 miles from New Orleans, is one of 12 chemical plants along stretch of the river.

14 June 2013 • 07:49 AMT
Oil prices ease on profit-taking in Asian trade

The World Bank slashed its 2013 growth forecast for China to 7.7 percent from a previous estimate of 8.4 percent.

14 June 2013 • 07:45 AMT
Airbus A350 due to take off on its maiden flight

The Airbus A350 is designed to be more fuel-efficient, and a direct competitor to U.S. rival Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

14 June 2013 • 07:26 AMT
Blatter confident Rio’s Maracana will be ready for Confederations Cup

Workmen are involved in construction projects at Maracana, despite the stadium hosting Italy vs Mexico on June 16.

14 June 2013 • 07:14 AMT
Obama extends sanctions imposed on Belarus

The September 23 elections failed to meet international standards,” reads the document, posted on the White House website.

14 June 2013 • 07:03 AMT
Two killed as Colorado wildfire burns 360 homes

38,000 people have left their homes in what authorities have described as the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s history.

14 June 2013 • 06:47 AMT
Putin: Moscow won’t back Europe’s ineffective welfare model

Europe’s problem is not the welfare state as such, but “inefficiency,” Putin said in answers to written questions.

14 June 2013 • 06:37 AMT
Miami bar deck collapses, 24 people injured

One witness, Martin Torres, 42, of Los Angeles, said he heard a loud explosion and though a boat had struck the deck.

14 June 2013 • 06:25 AMT
Avetik Grigoryan climbs 15th at Grand Europe Open

Avetik Grigoryan tied a game against Petar Drenchev in the 4th round of 2nd Grand Europe Open to climb 15th with 3 points.

14 June 2013 • 06:13 AMT
Philippine ferry sinks with 60 aboard

The cause of the sinking is not clear. The ship’s captain said in an interview that the weather was calm at the time of the accident.

14 June 2013 • 06:02 AMT
U.S. Supreme Court bars patients on human genes

Researchers and advocates for patients said it could make it easier for people to get cheaper genetic tests for disease risk.

14 June 2013 • 05:50 AMT
White House: Syrian troops used chemical weapons against rebels

Deputy National Security Adviser said Obama has decided to send direct military support to the rebel fighters.

14 June 2013 • 05:40 AMT
Brazilians protest against bus fare hike

The demonstrations came as Brazil prepares for this weekend’s start of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament.

14 June 2013 • 05:32 AMT
Erdogan meets with Taksim protesters

A meeting would be called in Istanbul’s Taksim Square on Friday “to allow citizens to make up their own mind”.

14 June 2013 • 05:30 AMT
Iran’s polls open in presidential elections

Cleric Hasan Rowhani has moved to the forefront as the moderates’ choice after another pro-reform candidate pulled out.

13 June 2013 • 17:56 AMT
Armenian ethics committee rejects Transparency International’s appeal

According to the decision of the ethics committee, the appeal lacks documents proving the violations committed.

13 June 2013 • 17:31 AMT
Amendments to be made to law on Yerkrapah volunteers’ status

Armenian government discussed the bills on making amendments o RA laws on Yerkrapah volunteers’ status.

13 June 2013 • 17:11 AMT
Yerevan hosts Aram Khachaturian Competition final stage

The names of the winners will be announced on June 14 during the closing ceremony of the competition.

13 June 2013 • 16:56 AMT
Armenian govt. allocates AMD 29 mln to ministry of sport

Government allotted AMD 29 mln to ministry of sport and youth affairs for granting president’s pension to athletes and coaches.

13 June 2013 • 16:34 AMT
Armenia emergency situations ministry, DTRA implement joint program

Legal basis of response to biological emergencies, as well as staff training programs were in the focus of the meeting.

13 June 2013 • 16:17 AMT
Agriculture ministry to buy $ 1.9 worth Belarusian tractors

Armenian government made amendments to 2013 development program of the spring sowing of corn and barley.

13 June 2013 • 15:54 AMT
Expert: Association deal to foster Armenia’s reform implementation

Richard Giragosian says the agreement will also contribute to the establishment and preservation of regional stability.

13 June 2013 • 15:19 AMT
Regional mobile application laboratory opens new office in Yerevan

The laboratory aims to develop mobile applications both for Nokia and Android, Apple, Microsoft platforms.