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26 April 2013 • 06:33 AMT
Grandma’s Tattoos recently screened in Egypt

During her recent visit to Egypt, Khardalian talked about her documentary Grandma’s Tattoos, produced in 2011.

26 April 2013 • 06:21 AMT
“Brokeback Mountain” star Jake Gyllenhaal to topline “Nightcrawler”

The film will mark the directorial debut of scribe Dan Gilroy who most recently co-wrote the screenplay for The Bourne Legacy.

26 April 2013 • 06:19 AMT
Oil prices ease in Asia amid Syria concerns

“There has been a slight pullback in prices on profit taking,” chief market strategist at CMC Markets in Sydney, said.

26 April 2013 • 06:11 AMT
Scarlett Johansson to star in Luc Besson’s action thriller “Lucy”

“Lucy” brings Besson back to his 1990s heyday, when he made movies with strong heroines such as “La Femme Nikita” and “Joan of Arc.”

26 April 2013 • 06:03 AMT
Vince Vaughn, Seth Rogen among YouTube Comedy Week lineup

YouTube announced it will be hosting its first ever Comedy Week beginning from May 19 through May 25.

26 April 2013 • 06:00 AMT
Florida Senate passes resolution on Armenian Martyrs Remembrance Day

“The entire St. Hagop Armenian Church community is thankful for the efforts of our elected officials,” Fr. Demerjian said.

26 April 2013 • 05:56 AMT
“The Rocket,” “The Kill Team” win top prizes at Tribeca Film Fest

Other films that were honored by the Tribeca juries include “The Broken Circle Breakdown,” “Before Snowfall” and “Let the Fire Burn.”

26 April 2013 • 05:51 AMT
Yahoo chairman Fred Amoroso resigns

Following the completion of Amoroso’s term at the annual meeting, the Yahoo board will consist of 10 members, the company said.

26 April 2013 • 05:49 AMT
Facebook acquires Parse to promote mobile app development

“This fills out one of the pillars of Facebook platform that we’ve been thinking about for awhile,” Doug Purdy said.

26 April 2013 • 05:36 AMT
S. Korea says North ignores deadline for talks

Seoul promised unspecified “grave measures” if Pyongyang didn’t respond to its demand for talks by April 26 noon.

26 April 2013 • 05:27 AMT
Fire in psychiatric hospital near Moscow kills at least 38

“According to preliminary reports, 38 people died, including two medical personnel,” spokesman Oleg Salagay said.

26 April 2013 • 05:19 AMT
Experts: cancer threatens to overwhelm Latin American countries

Researchers estimate that in 2030, there will be 1.7 million cases of cancer diagnosed across Latin America and the Caribbean.

26 April 2013 • 05:08 AMT
Samsung reports sixth straight quarter of profit growth

Apple reported its first profit decline in more than a decade and indicated no major product releases until the fall.

25 April 2013 • 18:22 AMT
Hagel says Syria used chemical weapons on ‘small scale’

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Capitol Hill that there had been two instances of chemical weapons use in Syria.

25 April 2013 • 17:52 AMT
Serj Tankian to release two albums in summer

Singer Serj Tankian is independently releasing two albums this summer through his own Serjical Strike Records.

25 April 2013 • 17:46 AMT
PM meets EP-Armenia friendship group members

Tigran Sargsyan voiced confidence that the MPs’ visit will contribute to the development of the bilateral ties.

25 April 2013 • 17:30 AMT
Armenian Genocide victims commemorated in Serbia

On April 24, Serbia’s Armenian community held an event in commemoration of the 98th anniversary of the Genocide.

25 April 2013 • 17:16 AMT
Armenian-Dutch cooperation in UN programs discussed

Acting Armenian Minister of Diaspora met with head of Dutch mission of International Organization for Migration.

25 April 2013 • 16:49 AMT
Egypt’s Armenians mark Genocide 98th anniversary

Egypt’s Armenian community marked Genocide 98th anniversary, with liturgies held in Cairo, Alexandria and Heliopolis.

25 April 2013 • 16:35 AMT
Aronian, Gelfand tie Alekhine Memorial round 5

Alekhine Memorial is ongoing in Paris, with Armenia’s Levon Aronian tying round 5 against Israel’s Boris Gelfand.

25 April 2013 • 16:26 AMT
CEC: Mission party rep.’s candidacy for city council polls invalid

CEC announced the candidacy of Mission party member Lusine Martirosyan for Yerevan city council elections as invalid.

25 April 2013 • 16:24 AMT
Iran ready to resume talks with world powers: official

Ali Bagheri said Iran needed 20 percent-enriched uranium for its Tehran research reactor and four others being built.

25 April 2013 • 16:18 AMT
Israel shoots down Lebanese drone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the incident as an “extremely grave” attempt to breach Israel’s borders.

25 April 2013 • 15:56 AMT
Parliamentary hearings on alternative service held in Yerevan

MPs exchanged ideas on the bills, with the committee finding it appropriate to hold parliamentary hearings on the issue.

25 April 2013 • 15:42 AMT
Armenian Genocide victims commemorated in Geneva

On April 24, a liturgy was held in Geneva’s Saint Jacob Church to commemorate the Armenian Genocide victims.

25 April 2013 • 15:07 AMT
Interactive chessboard unveiled in Yerevan’s Charles Aznavour Square

Mayor Margaryan voiced confidence that similar decorations will be installed in the city’s other administrative districts.

25 April 2013 • 14:44 AMT
Development of Armenian-Polish ties discussed in Yerevan

Armenian-Polish relations were in the focus of the discussion, with the existing potential for the development of the ties hailed.

25 April 2013 • 14:01 AMT
Armenian Genocide 98th anniversary commemorated in Lithuania

An event in commemoration of Genocide victims was held in Lithuania, with Armenian community members present.

25 April 2013 • 13:45 AMT
Spokesman denies reports about deputy police chief’s resignation

The reports about deputy police chief Alexander Afyan’s dismissal are not true to fact, police spokesman said.

25 April 2013 • 13:29 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 412.94 April 25

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 412.94 on April 25, decreasing by 1.45 point compared to April 23.