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01 June 2013 • 08:52 AMT
Russia smoking ban comes into force

Tobacco companies will be barred from holding promotional prize draws and sponsoring public events and competitions.

01 June 2013 • 08:42 AMT
IMF to loan more money to Greece

Greece has been dependent on loans from euro partners and the IMF since it got locked out of international bond markets in 2010.

01 June 2013 • 08:35 AMT
Violent protests in Turkey enter second day

The protest began as a sit-in over plans to redevelop Gezi Park in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, but escalated after police used tear gas.

01 June 2013 • 08:29 AMT
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran’s petrochemical industry amid nuke row

Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and EU halved Iran’s oil exports last year, depriving the government of billions of dollars in revenue.

01 June 2013 • 08:23 AMT
“Agony of a People” Genocide survivor book released in France

Hayg Toroyan’s Agony of a People (L’Agonie d’un people) was written following the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire.

01 June 2013 • 08:01 AMT
NKR President issues congratulatory message on Children’s Day

“We’ll do everything possible to ensure a safe and peaceful childhood for our children,” Bako Sahakyan said.

01 June 2013 • 07:49 AMT
Tribeca Film nabs “The Time Being” mystery drama

Nenad Cicin-Sain’s film follows a struggling artist (Wes Bentley) and his relationship with a reclusive millionaire (Frank Langella).

01 June 2013 • 07:40 AMT
Ridley Scott taps “Green Lantern” scribe to pen “Blade Runner” remake

“Blade Runner” was adapted from Philip K. Dick’s groundbreaking novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”

01 June 2013 • 07:30 AMT
5 killed, 50 injured in Oklahoma tornado

High winds were forecast for Moore, the suburb where a top-of-the-scale tornado killed 24 on May 20.

01 June 2013 • 07:24 AMT
U.S., Germany call on Russia not to arm Syria military

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the delivery of Russian weaponry would have a “profoundly negative impact.”

01 June 2013 • 07:20 AMT
Italy reports 1st case of SARS-like coronavirus

Saudi Arabia has been the most affected by the virus, with 39 cases and 25 deaths so far, according to data from the WHO.

01 June 2013 • 07:16 AMT
EU criticizes Bulgarian FM’s plan to reinstate “communist agents”

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin plans to reinstate agents of the former state security service in their diplomatic positions.

31 May 2013 • 17:59 AMT
Syrian forces kill American woman in rebel ambush – state media

Government forces found weapons with the group and several documents, including a sketch of a security building.

31 May 2013 • 17:48 AMT
ICC rejects Libya’s request to try Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Mr Gaddafi has been indicted by the ICC on war crimes charges relating to the 2011 uprising which toppled his father.

31 May 2013 • 17:35 AMT
Gyumri Mayor meets Polish Białystok city delegation

Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan met with Polish Białystok city’s delegation, led by Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski.

31 May 2013 • 17:27 AMT
Armenian FM hails Kuwait’s support to Syrian Armenians

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Kuwaiti National Assembly speaker Ali Al-Rashid.

31 May 2013 • 17:01 AMT
Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture attends CDCPP session

Deputy Minister Samuelyan briefed those present on the cultural events to be held during Armenia’s chairmanship in CoE.

31 May 2013 • 16:50 AMT
FIFA adopts new racism sanctions

Moreover, a specialized official must be in the stadium to identify and record any potential acts of racism or discrimination

31 May 2013 • 16:35 AMT
Armenia to join Eurimages Fund

Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan met Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni.

31 May 2013 • 16:09 AMT
HayPost renovated offices open in Berd city

HayPost Trust Management attaches special attention to the development of the postal and adjacent services in the provinces.

31 May 2013 • 15:58 AMT
Greece ready to support Armenia’s European integration

Deputy speaker of Armenian National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov met his Greek counterpart Yannis Dragasakis.

31 May 2013 • 15:40 AMT
Armenia-EU relations discussed in Yerevan

President Serzh Sargsyan met EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Philippe Lefort.

31 May 2013 • 15:32 AMT
Armenian grandmasters win internet blitz tournament

The Samotsveti team won the first place at the internet blitz tournament, organized by “Shakhmatnaya Planeta” website.

31 May 2013 • 15:14 AMT
Armenian President, Swiss envoy hail political dialogue

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met on May 31 with outgoing Swiss ambassador Konstantin Obolensky.

31 May 2013 • 15:03 AMT
EU official reaffirms support to OSCE MG steps

Edward Nalbandian met with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Philippe Lefort.

31 May 2013 • 14:43 AMT
Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” historical drama secures key international deals

“Silence” tells the story of two 17th century Portuguese missionaries who undertake a journey to Japan to spread the gospel of Christianity.

31 May 2013 • 14:40 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 417.22 May 31

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 417.22 on May 31, increasing by 0.51 point compared to May 30.

31 May 2013 • 14:34 AMT
Louisiana Senate recognizes Nagorno Karabakh Republic

Senator Murray briefed on the historical details about Artsakh, noting that it was illegally severed from Armenia in 1921.

31 May 2013 • 14:23 AMT
Lars von Trier reveals “Nymphomaniac” chapters

In the months leading up to Nymphomaniac’s world premiere, von Trier and producer Zentropa plan to release a teaser for each chapter.

31 May 2013 • 14:05 AMT
Russia to supply 10 fighter jets to Syria

Syrian delegation is in Moscow to discuss terms and deadlines of a new contract supplying MiG-29 M/M2 fighters to Syria.