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18 April 2013 • 07:33 AMT
UAE arrests seven members of local al-Qaeda cell

A source said the cell recruited people, promoted al-Qaeda and provided finances and logistical support to the organization.

18 April 2013 • 07:25 AMT
Blatter says Boston bombings attack on sport itself

Two bombs exploded near the finish line of Monday’s race, killing three people and wounding more than 170.

18 April 2013 • 07:22 AMT
LinkedIn redesigns its mobile apps

The first obvious change users will see is the new design, which is a complete overhaul over the previous design.

18 April 2013 • 07:16 AMT
Mher Hovhanisian shares 2nd-7th places at Netherlands Chess Open

Mher Hovhanisian scored 4,5 points out of 6 and to share 2nd-7th places at the open, held in Prinsenstad, Netherlands.

18 April 2013 • 07:09 AMT
Mubarak transferred from military hospital back to prison

The transfer order was given on the recommendation of a medical team after he appeared fitter at his aborted retrial.

18 April 2013 • 07:00 AMT
Oil falls as Europe data suggests subdued global demand

Germany reported a drop in investor confidence, France cut economic growth forecasts, and unemployment rose in Britain.

18 April 2013 • 06:25 AMT
Pakistani court orders Musharraf arrest

Musharraf was present at the Islamabad High Court when the judges issued the order. He had been seeking bail in the case.

18 April 2013 • 06:16 AMT
WB: 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty

The number of people living on less than $1.25 per day has decreased dramatically in the past three decades.

18 April 2013 • 06:12 AMT
eBay reports first quarter profit of $677mln

The company’s revenue forecast of $3.8 billion to $3.9 billion is also slightly below the $3.95 billion analysts are expecting.

18 April 2013 • 06:06 AMT
BRICS bank structure details to emerge this year

Deciding how loans are to be distributed and location of the bank’s headquarters are among issues still to be decided, Gordhan said.

18 April 2013 • 06:00 AMT
Up to 70 people killed by explosion at Texas fertilizer plant

The explosion at the West Fertilizer plant occurred just before 8:00 pm, Waco Assistant Fire Chief Don Yeager said.

18 April 2013 • 05:44 AMT
Assad accuses West of supporting al Qaeda militants in Syria

“If we don’t win, Syria will be finished and I don’t think this is a choice for any citizen in Syria,” the defiant president said.

18 April 2013 • 05:24 AMT
Military judge postpones hearings in Sept 11 case

Army Col. Judge James Pohl agreed to postpone next week’s hearings at the U.S. base in Cuba until June.

18 April 2013 • 05:19 AMT
Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez dies at 94

Ramírez built many government structures, including the Foreign and Labor Ministries, and served in government himself.

18 April 2013 • 05:02 AMT
Images of Boston bombing potential suspect found

Boston City Council President, who was briefed by police, said a man was seen dropping off a bag at the scene.

18 April 2013 • 05:00 AMT
N. Korea wants sanctions lifted in exchange for dialogue

The North’s military commission said UN Security Council sanctions, “fabricated with unjust reasons” must be withdrawn.

17 April 2013 • 17:51 AMT
Musa Murtazaliev to participate in World Universiade

Armenia’s freestyle wrestler Musa Murtazaliev announced a plan to participate in Summer World Universiade.

17 April 2013 • 17:28 AMT
Armenian wine, brandy showcased in Athens

Hellenic-Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated in Athens-hosted exhibition of agricultural products.

17 April 2013 • 17:07 AMT
Heritage leader, CoE head discuss post-election crisis

Former presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian met Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland.

17 April 2013 • 16:46 AMT
Armenia ready to normalize ties with Hungary – FM

Yerevan suspended diplomatic ties with Hungary following the extradition and pardon of Azeri axe-killer Ramil Safarov.

17 April 2013 • 16:23 AMT
CEC to hold special meeting on April 18

Central Election Commission will hold a special meeting, with upcoming Yerevan city council elections on agenda.

17 April 2013 • 16:13 AMT
Armenian FM, OSCE rep. discuss Karabakh settlement

Acting Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Special Envoy of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrey Deshitsa.

17 April 2013 • 15:53 AMT
68 passengers arrive by Damascus- Qamishli –Yerevan flight

Damascus- Qamishli -Yerevan flights will operate on regular basis, manager of Syrian Airlines Yerevan office said.

17 April 2013 • 15:47 AMT
ANC political council resumes operations

ANC political council resumes operations, based on principles of democracy, political equality and mutual respect.

17 April 2013 • 15:06 AMT
Armenia to open embassy in Sweden

President Serzh Sargsayn signed a decree to establish an embassy in Kingdom of Sweden (residence in Stockholm).

17 April 2013 • 14:54 AMT
Armenian President meets CoE Secretary General

President Sargsyan thanked the Council of Europe for consistent support to the implementation of reforms in Armenia.

17 April 2013 • 14:46 AMT
Armenia welcomes UN initiative to eradicate poverty

UN marked 1,000 Days to the end of 2015, before the target date to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

17 April 2013 • 14:43 AMT
BMW to begin building Mini cars in India

BMW has operated its own sales company in India since 2007, and began selling the Mini in the country in 2012.

17 April 2013 • 14:34 AMT
Catholicos Karekin II meets Indian ambassador

Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II met with the newly-appointed Indian ambassador Shri Suresh Babu.

17 April 2013 • 14:27 AMT
Egyptian court sentences PM to 1-year jail term

According to sources, sentences in absentia against serving prime ministers and officials are common and not implemented.