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04 May 2013 • 12:22 AMT
Cambridge University to host readings of Armenian literature

The anniversary edition of the journal included the translations of the works by Armenian classic and contemporarily writers.

04 May 2013 • 12:12 AMT
Opinion: Kurdish issue resolution may help tackle Armenian question

“Today, the question is more about its deep psychological scars rather than its physical aspects,” Cengiz Çandar says.

04 May 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Armenia establishes diplomatic ties with Swaziland

Swaziland is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa.

04 May 2013 • 11:46 AMT
250 Azeri ceasefire violations reported Apr 28-May 4

Artsakh army continued with the military duty in line with ceasefire principles, taking necessary measures to protect the frontline.

04 May 2013 • 11:28 AMT
Creative Rural Youth Work 7-day seminar completes in Armenia

During the past 7 days, the seminar participants briefed on their countries’ youth policies and delivered new projects.

04 May 2013 • 11:22 AMT
Art Fest 1st youth open festival to kick off in Armenia

Art Fest 1st republican youth open festival will cover several areas of arts, including theater, cinema and visual arts.

04 May 2013 • 11:14 AMT
2,145 jail sentences for ‘supporting terrorism’ issued in Saudi Arabia

The Specialized Criminal Court has already ruled in 1,080 cases and is still looking into another 419 cases that involve 2,800 suspects.

04 May 2013 • 10:56 AMT
RPA representative says Armenia in need of opposition

Leader of RPA parliamentary group Galust Sahakyan has forecast changes in the new government composition.

04 May 2013 • 10:43 AMT
To Kill A Mockingbird author sues literary agent

To Kill A Mockingbird was published in 1960 and is considered a classic. It has sold more than 30 million copies.

04 May 2013 • 10:28 AMT
Central Election Commission to hold special meeting

Hello Yerevan earlier addressed CEC, demanding for the ruling RPA to be disallowed to run in Yerevan city council elections.

04 May 2013 • 10:25 AMT
Armenian museums to keep doors open on May 18 night

The event to be held under the slogan “Museums – tool for non-formal education” will feature a scientific forum on May 22-23.

04 May 2013 • 10:12 AMT
Israeli official confirms air strike into Syria

The Israeli air force has so-called “standoff” bombs that coast dozens of km across ground to their targets once fired.

04 May 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Over 3,000 firefighters battle six major wildfires in California

Fire crews have tackled more than 680 wildfires so far this year, some 200 more than average for the period.

04 May 2013 • 09:58 AMT
FC Shirak secures first Armenian title in 14 years

“I have never felt such happiness before. All credit to my players, it is their win,” Shirak coach Vardan Bichakhchyan said.

04 May 2013 • 09:40 AMT
Azeri envoy says U.S. can help Karabakh conflict resolution

“Despite international efforts, no real progress has been made toward resolution of the conflict,” Elin Suleymanov says.

04 May 2013 • 09:14 AMT
Karzai calls on Taliban to fight Afghanistan’s enemies

Hundreds of men took to the streets of the eastern Afghan town of Asadabad, near where the clash took place.

04 May 2013 • 09:06 AMT
Bodies of two U.S. crew members found in Kyrgyzstan

Kubatbek Boronov said military officials from Manas were working with Kyrgyz rescuers to search for the third crewman.

04 May 2013 • 08:59 AMT
Azeri Defense Ministry spokesman shows ‘fertile imagination’

Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman described Sabiroglu’s statement as “a blatant lie that has no reasonable explanation.”

04 May 2013 • 08:18 AMT
Netanyahu reportedly convenes security cabinet for secret talks

The source, who would not be identified by name or nationality, did not elaborate on what was discussed at the meeting.

04 May 2013 • 08:07 AMT
Olympic champion from Turkey faces lifetime ban over doping

Her compatriot Gamze Bulut, who had improved her personal best by 18 seconds in the previous year, was second in the 2012 Olympic final.

04 May 2013 • 07:40 AMT
U.S. experimental unmanned aircraft goes hypersonic

The WaveRider traveled more than 230 miles in six minutes, making it the longest hypersonic flight of its kind.

04 May 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Lebanese President accuses Israel of ‘policy of intimidation’

Eight Israeli warplanes violated Lebanon’s airspace in a span of 14 hours, flying over large swaths of the country.

04 May 2013 • 07:11 AMT
Portugal to make $6.3bn in cuts to avoid another bailout

Portugal received a 78bn euro rescue in 2011 after overspending, heavy debts and weak growth left it close to bankruptcy.

04 May 2013 • 07:00 AMT
Obama says no scenario to send U.S. troops to Syria

Obama told reporters in Costa Rica that as a commander-in-chief he could rule nothing out “because circumstances change”.

04 May 2013 • 06:54 AMT
Erdogan speaks on phone with Cameron, Hollande

Sources in the Turkish PM’s office said bilateral relations and international issues, primarily Syria were discussed.

04 May 2013 • 06:37 AMT
U.S. to verify all international student visas

Azamat Tazhayakov and a second Kazakh student were arrested this week on federal charges of obstruction of justice.

04 May 2013 • 06:27 AMT
Maduro accuses Colombian ex-leader of plotting his assassination

Hours later, Uribe responded by saying: “To the immature accusation by the dictatorship… just one response: repeat the elections.”

04 May 2013 • 06:22 AMT
Report: U.S. believes Israel conducted airstrike into Syria

The Lebanese army website listed 16 flights by Israeli warplanes penetrating Lebanon’s airspace on May 2 and 3.

03 May 2013 • 18:04 AMT
Hamas slams Arab League peace initiative

“The so-called new Arab initiative is rejected by our people, by our nation and no one can accept it,” said Haniyeh.

03 May 2013 • 17:59 AMT
FM: Reforms enabled Armenia’s CoE Ministers Committee chairmanship

“During his visit, the CoE Secretary General welcomed the high quality of cooperation with Armenia,” Edward Nalbandian said.