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27 May 2013 • 18:06 AMT
NKR President congratulates Armenians on First Republic Day

Bako Sahakyan: the First Armenian Republic served as a peculiar bridge between the past, present and future of the Armenian people.

27 May 2013 • 17:50 AMT
Artsakh President honors Armenian-Russian philanthropist

Bako Sahakyan thanked Sergey Hambardzumyan for his contribution to strengthening and development of Artsakh.

27 May 2013 • 17:27 AMT
Syria crisis poses serious threat to Middle East, Tunisian PM says

“Democratic changes should take place in Syria, and the demands made by the people should be met,” Ali Laarayedh said.

27 May 2013 • 17:06 AMT
1st clip form “Monsters University” animated comedy released

The story finds Mike and Sully joining a fraternity of outcasts as all of the Greek houses must compete against each other in the Scare Games

27 May 2013 • 16:36 AMT
Baku shifting Azeri soldiers’ deaths on Armenians

Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman refuted Azeri media reports suggesting a soldier was killed in Armenian ceasefire violation.

27 May 2013 • 16:05 AMT
Sotheby’s to auction receipt for Francisco Goya’s “Flight of Witches”

The receipt is estimated to achieve £25,000-30,000 in Sotheby’s London Music and Manuscripts Sale.

27 May 2013 • 15:47 AMT
Renoir, Manet, Pissarro artworks return to Dublin Hugh Lane Gallery

Four priceless pieces of art have returned to Dublin’s Hugh Lane Gallery after six years on display in the National Gallery London.

27 May 2013 • 15:41 AMT
Over 50 dead as bombs explode in markets across Baghdad

Sunni Muslim Islamist insurgents and al-Qaeda’s Iraqi wing have increased attacks since the beginning of the year.

27 May 2013 • 15:35 AMT
Scotland declares April 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

“The Scottish Parliament believes that the Armenian tragedy gives the people of every nation reason to pause and reflect,” the motion said.

27 May 2013 • 15:30 AMT
Gunmen kill Syrian TV correspondent covering fighting

The attack also wounded two other of the station’s employees, a cameraman and his assistant, according to state TV.

27 May 2013 • 15:25 AMT
MP: 60000 farmers in need of sustenance after destructive hail

The MP urged governmental, non-governmental and charity organizations, reps of Diaspora as well as civilians to aid the families of farmers.

27 May 2013 • 15:23 AMT
Brad Pitt in “World War Z” zombie apocalypse film poster

The horror novel adaptation follows a UN employee’s struggle to prevent a zombie pandemic from destroying humanity.

27 May 2013 • 15:00 AMT
Expert says no Azeri aggression poses threat to Artsakh

No Azerbaijani aggression poses a threat to Nagorno Karabakh, political expert Sergei Kurghinyan said.

27 May 2013 • 14:46 AMT
UN human rights chief warns anti-terror measures can backfire

“Such practices are self-defeating. Measures that violate human rights do not uproot terrorism, they nurture it,” Pillay said.

27 May 2013 • 14:41 AMT
Stephen King’s “Carrie” adaptation unveils new motion poster

The film revolves around a young girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers and who is abused at home by her ultra-religious mother.

27 May 2013 • 14:31 AMT
European Archery Tournament kicks off in Armenia

Italian ambassador in Armenia Bruno Scapini also attended the event. The tournament will run through June 1.

27 May 2013 • 14:26 AMT
Scarlett Johansson eyed for Hillary Clinton biopic

“Rodham” will follow the former Secretary of State through her younger years in 1974, when she was a lawyer in Washington.

27 May 2013 • 14:11 AMT
CSTO FMs sign joint statement on Karabakh, Syria, Iran

Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov pointed out that joint military exercises were becoming more regular between CSTO member states.

27 May 2013 • 14:11 AMT
“Iron Man 3” becomes 5th top grossing film of all time

It now ranks ahead of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and behind “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” in the global chart.

27 May 2013 • 14:01 AMT
Armenian, Kyrgyz FMs discuss strengthening of bilateral ties

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian held several meetings, as part of his working visit to Kyrgyzstan.

27 May 2013 • 13:47 AMT
Russia to deploy 4 new warships to protect Arctic zone by 2020

Deputy PM said that Russia risks losing its sovereignty by the mid-21st century if it does not assert its national interests in the Arctic today.

27 May 2013 • 13:30 AMT
Movsisyan, Vanderson named Russian Premier League top scorers

Yura Movsisyan and Vanderson shared the 1st place in the list of the top scorers in the Russian Premier League.

27 May 2013 • 13:26 AMT
Mustapha al-Shamali appointed Kuwait’s acting oil minister

Mustapha al-Shamali will combine the role with his post as the OPEC member state’s long-serving finance minister.

27 May 2013 • 13:12 AMT
“Walking with Dinosaurs” animated film unveils new trailer

Living up to its name, the film takes fans to an experience of setting out on a journey with a group of big and scary dinosaurs.

27 May 2013 • 13:07 AMT
Armenian shooters participating in Munich-hosted World Cup

Irina Aghajanyan and Svetlana Tigranyan finished 57th and113th with 410,8 and 401,8 points respectively among women.

27 May 2013 • 12:59 AMT
DiCaprio’s “The Great Gatsby” passes $100 million at domestic box office

The 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel headlines Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire and Joel Edgerton.

27 May 2013 • 12:52 AMT
SDHP cooperates with ANC bloc – leader

Social Democrat Hunchakian Party has no cooperation problems with the Armenian National Congress, the party leader said.

27 May 2013 • 12:50 AMT
Top Italian politicians go on trial alongside Mafia godfathers

Prosecutors allege that reps of the state made secret deals with the gangsters in an effort to halt a series of deadly bombings in the early 1990s.

27 May 2013 • 12:41 AMT
Nike factory workers wounded in clashed with Cambodian police

Police with riot gear were deployed to move about 3,000 mostly female workers who had blocked a road outside their factory.

27 May 2013 • 12:30 AMT
ANC member slams government’s activity

Lyudmila Sargsyan: Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s call for cooperation with the opposition forces is nothing but a show.