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30 May 2013 • 14:22 AMT
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia celebrates 15th anniversary

In 2003, the fest received accreditation from the Academy Awards allowing it to recommend entries for the short films category at the Oscars.

30 May 2013 • 13:49 AMT
Ricin-containing letters sent to New York mayor Bloomberg

A Mississippi man is charged with sending letters to President Barack Obama, a judge and Mississippi senator.

30 May 2013 • 13:41 AMT
Hollande reform defiance outrages Merkel supporters

European Commission urged Hollande to rein in public spending, revamp pensions and cut labor costs in return for a 2-year reprieve on budget deficit cuts.

30 May 2013 • 13:40 AMT
Armenian-German cooperation in nature protection discussed in Yerevan

Upon completion of the program, an agreement was reached to intensify cooperation in the field of nature protection.

30 May 2013 • 13:31 AMT
Saudi Arabia reports 3 more deaths from Sars-like virus

The World Health Organization said the virus was first seen in the Middle East and has infected more than 49 people worldwide.

30 May 2013 • 13:24 AMT
Brad Pitt in “World War Z” zombie apocalypse drama new clip

In the film, a UN employee traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments.

30 May 2013 • 13:18 AMT
Meme of the Year Grumpy Cat gets Garfield-like movie deal

Grumpy Cat was named the most influential cat of 2012 by MSNBC, a most important Meme of 2012 by Mashable.

30 May 2013 • 13:09 AMT
VivaCell-MTS offers “Unlimited Internet Night” service

“Unlimited Internet Night” is a convenient service offering high-quality unlimited internet at an affordable price.

30 May 2013 • 13:07 AMT
Russian, Norwegian naval forces to hold drills in June

The Barents exercise is conducted every year in accordance with a 1995 Russian-Norwegian intergovernmental agreement.

30 May 2013 • 13:03 AMT
Artsakh President attends Hayastan All-Armenian Fund meeting

Bako Sahakyan said the exploitation of Vardenis-Martakert highway will solve numerous socioeconomic problems.

30 May 2013 • 13:02 AMT
China dismisses U.S. hacking accusations as “ridiculous”

President Barack Obama will discuss cyber security with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in California next week.

30 May 2013 • 12:57 AMT
Pakistani Taliban deputy leader killed in U.S. drone strike “buried”

The U.S. had accused Waliur Rehman of involvement in a 2009 suicide attack in Afghanistan that killed seven CIA employees.

30 May 2013 • 12:51 AMT
Syrian army has “balance of power,” Assad says

Assad is also quoted as saying Syria has received the first shipment of an advanced Russian air defence system.

30 May 2013 • 12:46 AMT
“Lawless” star Tom Hardy rumored to play Elton John in biopic

“Rocketman” is described as “a biographical musical fantasy that weaves together the life of Sir Elton John and his music.”

30 May 2013 • 12:41 AMT
“Dexter” season 8 promo unveils Charlotte Rampling’s character

Dr. Vogel is in Miami to help them solve a case, but Dexter is worried that he’s the one whom she’s looking after.

30 May 2013 • 12:38 AMT
Arnold Hunter named Armenia vs Malta match referee

Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium will host Armenia vs Malta 2014 World Cup qualifier on June 7.

30 May 2013 • 12:37 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 416.71 May 30

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 416.71 on May 30, increasing by 0.24 point compared to May 29.

30 May 2013 • 12:20 AMT
HayPost renovated offices open in Gegharkunik province

The renovated post offices in Gegharkunik province are provided with modern security systems and video recording devices.

30 May 2013 • 12:04 AMT
Catholicos of All Armenians meets Prince Charles

Catholicos briefed Prince Charles on Armenian church’s role in national identity maintenance and restoration of independent statehood.

30 May 2013 • 11:39 AMT
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group to activate customer lending

Areximbank-Gazprombank Group plans to activate customer lending in 2013, increasing the retail portfolio to AMD 20.1 billion.

30 May 2013 • 11:12 AMT
Kuwait ready to deepen economic ties with Armenia

Armenian parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan met on May 30 with his Kuwaiti counterpart Ali Al-Rashid.

30 May 2013 • 10:48 AMT
Wrestling makes shortlist for 2020 Olympics

IOC is eager to revamp sports program in a bid to keep Olympics relevant to a younger generation to attract viewers.

30 May 2013 • 10:41 AMT
PACE President says democratic reforms in Armenia important

Armenian NA speaker Hovik Abrahamyan met President of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Jean-Claude Mignon.

30 May 2013 • 10:13 AMT
Orinats Yerkir leader offers to develop joint hail protection systems

Orinats Yerkir members will contribute to the assistance program for hailstorm affected rural residents, Arthur Baghdasaryan said.

30 May 2013 • 09:55 AMT
6 Russian organizations to participate Digitech business forum

Digitech business forum, organized by Union of Information Technology Enterprises, is supported by EDMC Project.

30 May 2013 • 09:27 AMT
Sir Alex Ferguson’s first-ever United team-sheet up for auction

United stalwarts Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, who was also appearing for the last time, are named on the bench.

30 May 2013 • 09:14 AMT
NKR President to visit Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations

The ministry will host a presentation of its achievements and technical capacity on the occasion of NKR President’s arrival.

30 May 2013 • 09:02 AMT
Sochi 2014 medals to weigh 460-531 grams

The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee has unveiled the medals that will be awarded at the Olympic Winter Games in 2014.

30 May 2013 • 08:54 AMT
Armenian Vice PM hails cooperation with Swiss ambassador

Armen Gevorgyan briefed Konstantin Obolensky on territorial administration reforms to be implemented in the years to come.

30 May 2013 • 08:43 AMT
Russia lost radar station over Baku’s “practical” policies – expert

The editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine Igor Korotchenko confirmed reports of the Russian military equipment supply to Armenia.