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30 April 2013 • 16:01 AMT
Obama pledges new push to close Guantanamo Bay prison

At the White House, the U.S. President said the detention centre was “contrary to who we are” and harmful to U.S. interests.

30 April 2013 • 15:51 AMT
Rosneft oil giant posts 12.8% net profit drop

Rosneft said the net profit decrease was attributable to foreign exchange losses and an increase in net finance expenses.

30 April 2013 • 15:35 AMT
Flipboard gains 6 million new users in on month, CEO says

Version 2.0 of Flipboard allows readers to create and personalise their own magazine made up of published web content.

30 April 2013 • 15:25 AMT
BlackBerry chief predicts death of tablet market

The company head believes that large-screen smartphones such as the BlackBerry Z10 will eventually phase out slates.

30 April 2013 • 15:02 AMT
Italian police arrest suspected Islamist militants

The men aimed to train militants and send them abroad, police said, and are suspected of conspiracy to commit international terrorism.

30 April 2013 • 14:54 AMT
Foreign Ministry: no info on Armenian victims in Damascus blast

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said nine people were killed and dozens wounded in the blast in the district of Marjeh.

30 April 2013 • 14:44 AMT
Iran says Syria chemical weapons ‘read line’ but urges rebel probe

Ali Akbar Salehi’s comments reflect the deep divide between Tehran and the West over Syria’s civil war.

30 April 2013 • 14:40 AMT
IMF Mission chief hails cooperation with Armenia

During the meeting, PM and IMF reps. focused on Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programs.

30 April 2013 • 14:22 AMT
Chinese PM congratulates Armenian counterpart on reappointment

In his congratulatory message Li Keqiang stressed Tigran Sargsyan’s contribution to development of bilateral relations.

30 April 2013 • 14:16 AMT
PACE report on Armenian presidential polls objective – delegation head

PACE bureau approved the observer mission’s report on 2013 presidential elections in Armenia, Davit Harutyunyan said.

30 April 2013 • 14:14 AMT
London’s Tate Modern to stage ‘largest-ever’ Henri Matisse exhibit

“Henri Matisse: the Cut-Outs” will be devoted to the colorful paper compositions the French artist created late in his career.

30 April 2013 • 14:08 AMT
Armenian players score 3 points at Zonal Chess Championship

Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Armen Proudian scored 3 points after 4 rounds at Absolute Zonal Championship of Zone 2.4.

30 April 2013 • 14:01 AMT
Armenia comes up with 2 offers on Turkey report

Armenian delegation attended Strasburg-hosted event commemorating the Armenian Genocide, held on April 24.

30 April 2013 • 13:56 AMT
Darchinyan’s coach suggests change of strategy for Gallo bout

Two-division world champion Vic Darchinyan is training in the U.S. before a May 11 bout against Francisco Javier Gallo in Laredo, TX.

30 April 2013 • 13:54 AMT
Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem calls for Genocide recognition

“For 98 years, so many efforts have been invested in getting the Turks to admit that they committed genocide,” Manougian wrote.

30 April 2013 • 13:34 AMT
Aronian, Fressinet tie Alekhine Memorial round 8

After the 8th round of Alexander Alekhine Memorial, the Armenian grandmaster shares 1st-4th spots with 4,5 points.

30 April 2013 • 13:15 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 410.98 April 30

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 410.98 on April 30, increasing by 0.53 point compared to April 29.

30 April 2013 • 13:14 AMT
RPA: Armenian, Azeri delegations didn’t meet during PACE meeting

Davit Harutyunyan says no meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani delegations was held during the PACE session.

30 April 2013 • 13:10 AMT
U.S. regrets Egypt’s decision to walk out of nuke talks

Western countries have voiced hope during the two-week session that the delayed conference could be convened this year.

30 April 2013 • 13:06 AMT
“The Hangover Part III” comedy unveils new poster, TV spot

Starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong and Justin Bartha, “The Hangover Part III” opens May 24th.

30 April 2013 • 12:56 AMT
Beyonce, Steven Tyler in “Epic” animated comedy TV spots

The 3D pic follows a teenager (Amanda Seyfried) who is shrunk down to insect-proportions while exploring a magical forest.

30 April 2013 • 12:46 AMT
Israel’s chief peace negotiator hails modified Arab peace initiative

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes a pullback to the 1967 lines, had no immediate comment.

30 April 2013 • 12:45 AMT
Kevin Costner to reteam with “Upside Of Anger” helmer for “Black & White”

Costner plays a grandfather, widowed after the car crash death of his wife, who has raised his own bi-racial granddaughter since his daughter died.

30 April 2013 • 12:40 AMT
Armenian President meets Australian ambassador

Newly-appointed Australian ambassador Paul Myler presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.

30 April 2013 • 12:36 AMT
Original iPhone to reach ‘obsolete’ status at Apple retail stores

Other products that will become obsolete on June 11 will be the late 2006 Xserve, mid-2007 iMacs, and the original Mac Pro.

30 April 2013 • 12:30 AMT
“Dreamers” star Michael Pitt to headline Mike Cahill’s “I Origins”

Pitt plays a molecular biologist who, together with his brilliant lab partner uncovers startling evidence that may fundamentally change society.

30 April 2013 • 12:23 AMT
Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia” to become TV drama

Lawrence’s story was previously dramatised for a 1962 film starring Peter O’Toole and directed by David Lean.

30 April 2013 • 12:23 AMT
Nairit chemical plant employees paid one-month salary

The employees voiced hope that the salary for the second month will be credited to their bank account in the days to come.

30 April 2013 • 12:14 AMT
Prague to host 2013 Davis Cup semifinal

The Serbians will return to the scene of their greatest Davis Cup triumph when they take on Canada in Belgrade.

30 April 2013 • 12:06 AMT
Colin Firth in talks to star in Woody Allen’s new movie

“The Midnight in Paris” director is apparently planning to film in the South of France and will write, produce and direct the picture.