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25 May 2013 • 06:04 AMT
Islamist group Boko Haram camps destroyed in Nigeria

Some 2,000 soldiers were deployed to the region last week, in the biggest campaign to date against Boko Haram.

25 May 2013 • 05:57 AMT
U.S. says Syria conflict threatens Lebanon’s stability

Syria has been locked in an increasingly bloody civil war since demonstrations broke out against the Assad regime in March 2011.

25 May 2013 • 05:51 AMT
Tizen-based Samsung smartphone images leaked online

The images also reveal that Samsung has implemented S-Voice, S-Beam, and Wi-Fi Direct into the handset.

25 May 2013 • 05:35 AMT
France set to begin first major stage of Mali withdrawal

However, some fighters retreated to hideouts in the mountains and desert, from where they have launched isolated attacks.

25 May 2013 • 05:31 AMT
IMF chief not placed under formal investigation

“Now, it’s time for me to go back to work in Washington, and I will of course be briefing my board,” Christine Lagarde said.

24 May 2013 • 17:55 AMT
International Arts Education Week ongoing in Armenia

Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova noted the program as a unique event reporting the achievements in the field.

24 May 2013 • 17:45 AMT
WB to support electronic control system launch in Prosecutor’s Office

Armenia’s Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan met World Bank Country Manager for Armenia Jean-Michel Happi.

24 May 2013 • 17:15 AMT
3 negative elements menace football’s well-being: Platini

UEFA President says one fixed match is one match too many, as it strikes at the soul of our sport, the very essence of the game.

24 May 2013 • 17:13 AMT
Google reportedly mulls buying map-software provider Waze

Google has a widely used mapping tool and could adopt Waze’s technology to add social features to the software.

24 May 2013 • 17:08 AMT
Tel Aviv -Yerevan first flight due on May 28

General Manager of Armenia International Airports CJSC hailed the initiative, noting it a good opportunity to develop bilateral ties.

24 May 2013 • 16:51 AMT
Platini says EURO 2020 will be a ‘EURO for Europe’

UEFA President says for a number of countries, the project represents a unique opportunity to host EURO matches.

24 May 2013 • 16:36 AMT
Armenian-French decentralized cooperation conference due in fall

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan met with French ambassador Henri Reynaud.

24 May 2013 • 15:58 AMT
Armenian Deputy PM meets UN Resident Coordinator

Vice Prime Minister congratulated Mr. Busetto on the appointment, noting UNDP programs in line with RA government priorities.

24 May 2013 • 15:32 AMT
2015 Europa League winners to qualify for Champions League

The 2015 Europa League winners will qualify for the following season’s Champions League, UEFA has confirmed.

24 May 2013 • 15:25 AMT
Deputy PM, envoy discuss opening of UAE embassy in Armenia

Ambassador Mohammed Al-Zaabi further pledged to foster the development of cooperation with Armenia.

24 May 2013 • 15:07 AMT
Armenian President meets OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs

The current stage of Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and the future steps were in the focus of the meeting.

24 May 2013 • 14:59 AMT
Tsaghkadzor to host 2013 Baze youth camp

July 20 is set as the application deadline, with former camp participants also welcome to apply for the program.

24 May 2013 • 14:40 AMT
Charles Aznavour to visit Armenia

World famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour will attend the unveiling of his star in Yerevan’s Aznavour Square.

24 May 2013 • 14:34 AMT
“Before Sunrise” helmer’s “Dazed and Confused”comedy follow up in works

The original movie featured Matthew McConaughey, Renée Zellweger, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich and Parker Posey.

24 May 2013 • 14:33 AMT
Chinese Premier in Switzerland to sign free trade pact

Concerns have grown recently about a possible trade war between China and the EU over solar energy products.

24 May 2013 • 14:24 AMT
“Salvo” mafia film wins Cannes’ International Critics’ Week prize

“Salvo” tells the story of a hitman for the Sicilian Mafia whose life changes after he spares the life of the blind sister of one of his victims.

24 May 2013 • 14:22 AMT
UAE envoy presents credentials to Armenian President

The newly-appointed UAE ambassador Saif Mohammed Al-Zaabi presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.

24 May 2013 • 14:20 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 415.35 on May 24

The market average rate of USD on May 24 totaled AMD 415.35 increasing by 0.53 point compared to May 24.

24 May 2013 • 14:15 AMT
Foreign Minister, OSCE MG co-chairs discuss Karabakh settlement

Nalbandian drew the co-chairs’ attention to ongoing military rhetoric of Azerbaijan, which undermines possibility for peaceful settlement.

24 May 2013 • 14:14 AMT
Araratbank additional issue of stocks admitted to trading

Starting May 24, 2013, common nominal stocks issued by Araratbank will be admitted to trading and included in Free market of NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

24 May 2013 • 14:04 AMT
IFC to support producer of fruit juice in Armenia

Euroterm’s planned production expansion will increase the sales of farmers, especially those from the Armavir and Kotayk provinces.

24 May 2013 • 13:57 AMT
Yerevan to host PACE Standing Committee meeting May 31

After the opening of the meeting by PACE President, the Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly will address participants.

24 May 2013 • 13:53 AMT
Old terminal ‘hinders Zvartnots airport further development’

Armenia International Airports CJSC is against the demolition of the old terminal of Zvartnots airport, deputy manager said.

24 May 2013 • 13:52 AMT
Allison Williams, Emilia Clarke to star in Romeo & Juliet rethink “Rosaline”

Adapted from Rebecca Serle’s novel the film retells the story from the perspective of Romeo’s jilted first love Rosaline.

24 May 2013 • 13:44 AMT
Damascus agrees to attend int’l conference in Geneva

The international conference, backed by Russia and the U.S., aims to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria.