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05 June 2013 • 15:33 AMT
Kristen Stewart to topline “Camp X-Ray,” “Sils Maria”

In “Camp X-Ray,” Stewart will play a young soldier who escapes her suffocating small town by joining the military.

05 June 2013 • 15:29 AMT
Robert De Niro in Luc Besson-directed “The Family” trailer

The Family follows a mafia boss and his family as they are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program.

05 June 2013 • 15:20 AMT
U.S. slaps sanctions on Kyrgyz, Ukrainian airlines over Iran-Syria link

The U.S. said the airlines served as intermediaries for the acquisition of aircraft to transport illicit cargo to Syria.

05 June 2013 • 15:11 AMT
Iraqi gunmen kill 14 at fake security checkpoint

The sectarian violence raised fears of a more sustained period of violence between Iraq’s Shia Arab majority and the minority Sunni community.

05 June 2013 • 14:59 AMT
FM hopes for resumption of Millennium Challenge Corporation program

Edward Nalbandian visited the U.S. Congress to meet with the members of the U.S. Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.

05 June 2013 • 14:28 AMT
Armenian President hosts National Security Council sitting

The sitting, attended by a number of officials, focused on Armenia’s energy security and development of local governments.

05 June 2013 • 14:17 AMT
Toyota recalls 242,000 hybrid cars over faulty brakes

Toyota said the Prius vehicles affected are sold worldwide; the Lexus sedans are sold in the US and Japan.

05 June 2013 • 13:57 AMT
Slovenia’s ex-PM given two years in jail for seeking bribes

Jansa claims the accusations they are politically motivated; hundreds of supporters have rallied outside the court to protest against the ruling.

05 June 2013 • 13:51 AMT
Muse premieres “Isolated System” music video

Using previously unseen footage from “World War Z” zombie apocalypse flick, the music video features a suspenseful tone-setting tune.

05 June 2013 • 13:48 AMT
UN Russian Language Day celebrated at Slavonic University

The event is traditionally marked in June to coincide with the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, famed Russian poet.

05 June 2013 • 13:46 AMT
“Royal Affair” helmer, “Harry Potter” producers team for “Fables”

The series follows fairytales and folklore characters who are kicked out of their world and form a clandestine community.

05 June 2013 • 13:42 AMT
Expert forecasts escalation of protests in Turkey

Sergey Shakaryants noted forces against Turkish authorities’ policy of “neo-Osmanism” behind the mass protests in the country.

05 June 2013 • 13:41 AMT
Aram Avagyan reaches European boxing championships semifinal

Armenia’s Aram Avagyan beat Azerbaijan’s Samir Mammadov 2:1 to reach European boxing championships semifinal.

05 June 2013 • 13:40 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 416.02 on June 5

The market average rate of USD on June 5 totaled AMD 416.02 decreasing by 0.82 point compared to June 4.

05 June 2013 • 13:37 AMT
NATO closely watching events in Georgia, alliance chief says

Rasmussen said the alliance has urged Georgia’s government to respect the rule of law, human rights and the rights of ethnic minorities.

05 June 2013 • 13:28 AMT
CIS chief warns of impending crisis in Central Asia, Middle East

“There are serious risks and threats associated with the escalation of the situation around Syria and Iran,” Lebedev said.

05 June 2013 • 13:02 AMT
EU green lights Latvia’s eurozone entry

According to PM Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commission said Latvia had met a host of economic conditions to adopt the euro next year.

05 June 2013 • 12:52 AMT
Syrian forces seize control of strategic town of Qusair

A member of a pro-Assad Syrian militia said the military focus may now move to the northern province of Aleppo.

05 June 2013 • 12:21 AMT
Free Democrats leader condemns Goris shootings

Free Democrats party leader Khachatur Kokobelyan described June 1 incident in Goris city as a consequence of impunity.

05 June 2013 • 11:59 AMT
Envoy: cooperation between Armenian ministry and Roscosmos important

Armenian Minister of Transport and Communications Gagik Beglaryan met with Russian ambassador Ivan Volinki.

05 June 2013 • 11:30 AMT
GMs Andriasian, Babujian score 7 points at Mumbai Open

Zaven Andriasian and Levon Babujian are half a point behind the leader – grandmaster Levan Pantsulaia (Georgia).

05 June 2013 • 11:20 AMT
Armenian minister concerned over drop in foreign investments

It’s noteworthy that 3.7% drop in international investments was reported in late December 2012 as compared with September 2012.

05 June 2013 • 10:57 AMT
Armenian economy ministry to support Carrefour company

Armenian Economy Minister said transnational corporations’ operation in Armenia may bring about significant changes.

05 June 2013 • 10:27 AMT
Avagyan to face Mammadov at European boxing championships

Hovhannes Danielyan, Narek Abgaryan, Ara Puluzyan and Arman Hovnikyan dropped out of the championships.

05 June 2013 • 10:14 AMT
70 chess players to participate in Rapid and Blitz Championship

GMs Sergei Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian, Gabriel Sargissian and IM Ashot Nadanian will represent Armenia.

05 June 2013 • 10:05 AMT
Lithuanian official says economic ties with Armenia important

Armenian delegation led by parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan started on May 4 an official visit to Lithuania.

05 June 2013 • 09:44 AMT
Govt. may cover 30% gas charges through grants

Negotiations on dropping gas prices or government’s covering gas charges are still underway, with no final decision taken yet.

05 June 2013 • 09:42 AMT
Liverpool FC: Henrikh Mkhitaryan deal a long way off

The Reds would have to offer in excess of £20million if they want to snap up the Armenia international.

05 June 2013 • 09:05 AMT
U.S. Secretary of State to travel to Armenia before yearend

The U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian in Washington.

05 June 2013 • 09:01 AMT
Artsakh leader instructs to support citizens affected by hail

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on possible ways to eliminate the consequences of heavy hail.