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17 April 2013 • 14:15 AMT
Iraq executes 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges

Last year, Iraq executed 129 people, triggering concerns among rights groups on whether defendants received a fair trial.

17 April 2013 • 14:08 AMT
Mubarak retrial to start May 11, appeals court says

The retrial collapsed last week when the presiding judge withdrew from the case and referred it to another court.

17 April 2013 • 14:03 AMT
Armenian embassy to be established in Mexico

President Serzh Sargsayn signed a decree on April 17 to establish an embassy in Mexico (residence in Mexico City).

17 April 2013 • 14:02 AMT
Ukraine freezes Berezovsky assets following Russia’s request

Russian prosecutors sent 31 extradition requests for people charged with corruption-related offenses last year.

17 April 2013 • 13:54 AMT
Samsung officially announces Galaxy S4 for U.S.

Samsung Galaxy S4 has a 1.9Ghz quad-core processor, a 5-inch, full HD display, 2GB of RAM and a 13-megapixel camera.

17 April 2013 • 13:43 AMT
Armenia to open embassy in Indonesia

“I decree that Armenian embassy (residence in Jakarta) be established in Indonesia,” President Sargsyan’s decree reads.

17 April 2013 • 13:31 AMT
Sociologist: Hello Yerevan to pass city council election threshold

Aharon Adibekyan voiced skepticism over the Armenian National Congress party to win back the voters’ trust.

17 April 2013 • 13:27 AMT
Microsoft, Foxconn ink huge Android patent deal

“We recognize and respect the importance of international efforts that seek to protect intellectual property,” said Samuel Fu.

17 April 2013 • 13:22 AMT
Rocket attack kills at least 12 in Syrian village – activists

Observatory director Rami Abdul-Rahman said rebels and government forces also engaged in heavy fighting nearby.

17 April 2013 • 13:15 AMT
Magnitude 5.8 quake jolts northeastern Japan

The epicenter of the earthquake was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture, more than 300 km northeast of Tokyo.

17 April 2013 • 13:12 AMT
Number of corruption related crimes in Russia up 25%

The Transparency International global watchdog estimated the cost of corruption in Russia at $300 billion in 2012.

17 April 2013 • 13:02 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 416.65 April 17

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 416.65 on April 17, decreasing by 0.12 point compared to April 16.

17 April 2013 • 13:01 AMT
Document to be signed at Hovannisian-summoned meeting

Heritage rep. said the meeting will be open for all the political forces ready to back the idea of creating a New Armenia.

17 April 2013 • 12:59 AMT
Czech Republic ready to participate in Karabakh settlement

“The issue is a very complicated one; still, the status quo in Karabakh conflict can’t last forever,” Jan Hamacek said.

17 April 2013 • 12:39 AMT
Super-grip plaster designed to heal surgical wounds

“The unique design allows the needles to stick to soft tissues with minimal damage to the tissues,” Dr Karp said.

17 April 2013 • 12:35 AMT
ANC party to hold rally April 30

The Armenian National Congress party is planning to hold a rally in Liberty Square on April 30, party representative said.

17 April 2013 • 12:30 AMT
CoE hails Armenia’s chairmanship in Committee of Ministers

CoE chief stressed corruption, tax evasion, money laundering and trafficking as the main challenges undermining trust in political system.

17 April 2013 • 12:27 AMT
Nalbandian refuses to comment on rumors about his future post

Mr. Nalbandian is rumored to be appointed Armenian ambassador to France. He assumed the Foreign Minister’s post in 2008.

17 April 2013 • 12:14 AMT
Militants in Sinai claim responsibility for Israel rocket attack

The Israeli military earlier said two rockets fired from Sinai had struck Eilat, causing no casualties or damage.

17 April 2013 • 12:09 AMT
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails to headline Outside Lands Fest

Paul McCartney, who has been announcing summer tour dates sporadically over the past few weeks, also is booked to headline the fest.

17 April 2013 • 12:05 AMT
Aras Ozbiliz may miss Kuban vs Zenit match

FC Kuban defender Maxim Zhavnerchik will miss the match against Zenit due to a possible fracture of the finger.

17 April 2013 • 12:02 AMT
Bank of America’s first-quarter profit, revenue rise

The year-earlier period included, among other items, a $4.8 billion pretax hit tied to changes in the value of the bank’s debt.

17 April 2013 • 11:57 AMT
93% of Armenian population to benefit from EU free trade agreement

The agreement will boost the country’s economic competitiveness, increasing export possibilities for Armenia, a research says.

17 April 2013 • 11:37 AMT
Mkhitaryan hopes for Shakhtar to win Ukraine’s both football trophies

Shakhtar’s Armenian midfielder has shared his expectations of the Ukrainian Cup the quarterfinals match April 17.

17 April 2013 • 11:32 AMT
FIFA planning tougher security for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

“As you can imagine with what happened in Boston, security will be even … stronger,” Valcke said at a news conference.

17 April 2013 • 11:20 AMT
Iranians told to close accounts in some Turkish banks

A.G., in Turkey to attend school, had to withdraw the $15,000 that he had deposited with Yapı Kredi Bankası.

17 April 2013 • 11:12 AMT
Armenian organizations in Georgia urge MPs for Genocide recognition

“In the name of democratic values we call on you to join the civilized international community in recognizing the Genocide,” the address says.

17 April 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Brahimi seeks new role as UN envoy for Syria

Lakhdar Brahimi has become increasingly frustrated with the league’s moves to recognize the Syrian opposition.

17 April 2013 • 10:53 AMT
Artsakh Foreign Minister, ICRC Mission chief discuss future plans

Karen Mirzoyan expressed readiness to provide every possible assistance in the implementation of the ICRC programs in the Republic.

17 April 2013 • 10:50 AMT
Atlanta thrift shop worker in hospital after package explodes

Atlanta Fire Department Captain says the unidentified worker was taken to hospital with burns to the hands and legs.