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13 June 2013 • 14:59 AMT
Armenian parliament to hold special meeting

National Assembly speaker Hovik Abrahamyan noted on June 13 that the initiative was issued by the country’s government.

13 June 2013 • 14:21 AMT
Individuals promoting human rights honored in Yerevan

Ambassador Traian Hristea, presented the “Government Reformer” Award to the Alaverdi Mayor, Artavazd Varosyan.

13 June 2013 • 14:15 AMT
European Parliament calls on Turkey to avoid harsh measures

Turkey has been rocked for the past two weeks by anti-government demonstrations centered on Istanbul’s Taksim Square.

13 June 2013 • 14:13 AMT
Upgraded nuke cruiser to rejoin Russian Navy in 2018

The Kirov-class cruiser, known as the Kalinin until 1992, was commissioned in 1989 and mothballed in 1999.

13 June 2013 • 14:05 AMT
Germany plans to create 8bn euro emergency fund

Fitch Ratings earlier this week estimated that the cost of damage in Germany would total about 12 billion euros.

13 June 2013 • 14:00 AMT
Dotcom releases video of police raid on his house

Dotcom has been fighting to acquire all the evidence and other materials seized in the raid and obtained a copy of the video.

13 June 2013 • 13:36 AMT
European Commission publishes draft nuclear safety law

“Our task at the Commission is to make sure that safety is given the utmost priority in every single one of them,” Oettinger said.

13 June 2013 • 13:34 AMT
At least one killed, dozens wounded as trains collide in Argentina

It happened on the Sarmiento rail line, where 51 people died and more than 700 were injured in a train crash in February 2011.

13 June 2013 • 13:23 AMT
Armenian couple jailed in U.S. for leaking confidential info

Nune Gevorkyan was sentenced to 6 months in prison. Her husband, Oganes Koshkaryan, was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months.

13 June 2013 • 13:00 AMT
Robert Pattinson named new face of Dior Homme fragrance

In his newest role, Pattinson will join fellow movie stars Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron, who also represent Dior fragrances.

13 June 2013 • 12:57 AMT
Rebel rockets reportedly hit Damascus International Airport

President Bashar al-Assad’s forces reopened the airport road several months ago and dislodged rebels from positions nearby.

13 June 2013 • 12:49 AMT
Javakhk political activist Chakhalyan sues Georgian president

Former political prisoner Vahagn Chakhalyan noted that the claim was already filed, with the answer to be issued in 30 days.

13 June 2013 • 12:43 AMT
Queens of the Stone Age rock band claim first U.S. No.1 album

The set sold 91,000 during its first week to reach the summit, while 12,000 of those copies were bought as vinyls, accounting for 13% of the sales.

13 June 2013 • 12:41 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 411.64 June 13

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 411.64 on June 13 increasing by 0.81 point compared to June 12.

13 June 2013 • 12:32 AMT
Bob Dylan announces UK tour

The tour kicks off in Glasgow in November 18 and includes three dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall, wrapping up on November 28.

13 June 2013 • 12:32 AMT
German official says world powers to press Russia on Syria

The official says the issue has become more urgent because of the “increasingly sectarian character” of the civil war.

13 June 2013 • 12:27 AMT
Manvel Minasyan to temporarily act as Ararat province governor

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to give Ararat governor Edik Barseghyan non-paid vacation from June 11-24.

13 June 2013 • 12:22 AMT
1st look at Rob Lowe as JFK in “Killing Kennedy”

The film chronicles the final years of Kennedy and his assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, who is portrayed by Will Rothhaar.

13 June 2013 • 12:19 AMT
Armenia to participate in European program on quake prediction

The program will bring together representatives from 16 research institutes and universities from 9 countries.

13 June 2013 • 11:44 AMT
Naomi Watts as Princess of Wales in 1st teaser for “Diana”

The film will follow the last two years of the Princess’ life post her very public divorce with Prince Charles.

13 June 2013 • 11:36 AMT
“Friends” star Courteney Cox to direct “Hello I Must Be Going”

Seann William Scott will star as a depressed man who heads back to his hometown to right some wrongs before committing suicide.

13 June 2013 • 11:27 AMT
Emile Zola novel “Therese Raquin” adaptation release date set

An Oscar campaign is also planned for the romantic thriller based on the Zola novel, which is set in the lower depths of 1860s Paris.

13 June 2013 • 11:21 AMT
Armenian parliament grants ministerial powers to govt. staff chief

The National Assembly adopted package of bills on making amendments to laws on “government structure” and “public service”.

13 June 2013 • 11:17 AMT
Expert suggests boosting labor productivity to cope with inflation

Vilen Khachatryan urged for development of high technologies and educational reforms as a way out of the situation.

13 June 2013 • 11:07 AMT
UN says death toll in Syria reached at least 93,000

The Damascus region and Aleppo have recorded the highest tolls since November, it said in its latest study of documented deaths.

13 June 2013 • 10:54 AMT
Yahoo acquires photo app developer to bolster Flickr on mobiles

The acquisitions are the latest in a string under Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who is rebuilding the company on the fly.

13 June 2013 • 10:40 AMT
FFA President refutes rumors of Armenia vs. Malta match fixing

According to Ruben Hayrapetyan, Armenian squad was punished for overestimating their abilities ahead of the game.

13 June 2013 • 10:32 AMT
German police break up international art forgery ring

100 officers raided businesses, homes and art galleries across the country including in Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Cologne.

13 June 2013 • 10:22 AMT
OSCE: jailing of journalists has ‘chilling effect’ on Turkish media

Dunja Mijatovic said 67 journalists were behind bars in Turkey – the largest number among the body’s 57 member states.

13 June 2013 • 10:18 AMT
Expert: Genocide recognition becoming worldwide tendency

On June 6, a draft resolution on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide was submitted to Ukraine’s Supreme Council.