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16 April 2013 • 14:24 AMT
David O. Russell’s star-studded Abscam operation flick gets new title

Previously referred to as “American Bullshit,” the pic is now titled “American Hustle” per Box Office Mojo.

16 April 2013 • 14:20 AMT
FBI says ‘no known additional threats’ in Boston

Three people were killed and more than 150 injured by the bombs, which went off close to the marathon finish line.

16 April 2013 • 14:17 AMT
UEFA instructor: Armenia may play better football

UEFA seeks to improve coaching education in Europe, UEFA technical instructor Erich Rutemoeller said.

16 April 2013 • 14:15 AMT
IMF team leaves Egypt without opposition support for govt. plan

The statement suggests a deal still hinges on the government’s ability to reign in spending on energy subsidies and raise taxes.

16 April 2013 • 14:11 AMT
Cyprus CB governor fails to regulate banking system – letter

Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades attacked Panicos Demetriades, who was appointed as governor last year.

16 April 2013 • 13:55 AMT
Vladimir Akopian finishes 10th at Dubai Open Chess Championship

Meanwhile, Gabriel Sargissian tied a game against Ukraine’s Mikhailo Oleksienko to come 13th with 6.5 points.

16 April 2013 • 13:44 AMT
Wrestler David Safaryan may participate in World Universiade

Armenian freestyle wrestler, European championship winner David Safaryan is currently in training in Krasnodar.

16 April 2013 • 13:39 AMT
Iran test-fires new land-to-sea ballistic missile in the Gulf

Iran has threatened to hit Israel and U.S. bases in the region if it comes under attack, and also to block the Strait of Hormuz.

16 April 2013 • 13:35 AMT
China reveals structure of its military units

The paper also criticized the U.S.’s expanded military presence in the Asia Pacific, saying it had exacerbated regional tensions.

16 April 2013 • 13:26 AMT
Armenian President congratulates policemen on holiday

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan issued a congratulatory address on the occasion of the Day of Police.

16 April 2013 • 13:25 AMT
Coca-Cola reports first-quarter 2013 results

Currency exchange rates cost the company 2% on comparable net revenues and 4% on operating income for the quarter.

16 April 2013 • 13:12 AMT
European Parliament votes in favor of financial reforms

The different legislative packages were adopted by about 600 European lawmakers, with about 40 or less voting against them.

16 April 2013 • 12:57 AMT
Over 420 trees planted in Yerevan’s Avan district

Acting foreign minister noted that Armenian government attaches special attention to the protection of forests.

16 April 2013 • 12:53 AMT
Syrian rebels push govt. troops away from strategic highway

Rebels are determined to re-establish the blockade of the bases, located outside the town of Maarat al-Nuaman in Idlib province.

16 April 2013 • 12:36 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 416.77 April 16

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 416.77 on April 16, decreasing by 0.13 point compared to April 15.

16 April 2013 • 12:29 AMT
Catholicos meets Brazilian ambassador to Armenia

Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II met on April 16 with ambassador of Brazil Marcela Maria Nicodemos.

16 April 2013 • 12:25 AMT
Hundreds feared dead as huge quake hits near Iran-Pakistan border

There were reports of tremors felt in Qatar, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi in the Gulf, in Multan in Pakistan and elsewhere.

16 April 2013 • 12:13 AMT
Public figure hopes UN offices won’t move to Turkey

Head of Center for Civil Society Development NGO said attempts were made to establish cooperation with other NGOs.

16 April 2013 • 11:44 AMT
Armenian Genocide resolutions adopted in Sacramento

More than 200 activists, from every corner of California, joined Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region.

16 April 2013 • 11:18 AMT
Samsung accused of hiring students to criticize HTC

Samsung has responded to the controversy with a statement putting the incident down to an “unfortunate” misunderstanding.

16 April 2013 • 11:03 AMT
Apple’s iPhone 5S to feature 12-megapixel camera – report

Vietnamese site Tinhte claims that the Cupertino firm is upping the smartphone’s camera capabilities by 4 megapixels.

16 April 2013 • 10:42 AMT
Syria opposition leaders arrive in Moscow for crisis talks

The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Qadri Jamil and National Reconciliation Minister Ali Haidar.

16 April 2013 • 10:36 AMT
Int’l expert team to help China with bird flu investigation

The new strain of avian flu has killed 14 among 63 people known to have been infected, but no human-to-human spread of the virus has been confirmed.

16 April 2013 • 10:22 AMT
The National indie rock band unveil “Mistaken for Strangers” doc trailer

Tom Berninger, a horror buff and heavy metal fan, filmed the group as they toured during 2010 to support album “High Violet.”

16 April 2013 • 10:15 AMT
Black Sabbath reveal new album “13” artwork, tracklist

The album will feature 8 new tracks, which have been produced by Rick Rubin and feature guest drums from Rage Against The Machine’s Brad Wilk.

16 April 2013 • 10:03 AMT
Spokesman: Defense Minister new appointment info “unserious”

Media reports suggest that the Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan will be appointed Territorial Administration Minister.

16 April 2013 • 09:50 AMT
Genocide Museum director denies being offered Diaspora Minister post

According to Demoyan, all of his efforts are currently focused on the plan of events for the Genocide 100th anniversary.

16 April 2013 • 09:50 AMT
Russia to base Mistral-class assault ships in Far East ports

Roman Filimonov said the necessary infrastructure for the two ships is due to be built in the Primorsky Krai by 2015.

16 April 2013 • 09:39 AMT
Turkish plane en route to Kabul diverts over bomb suspicion

An Airbus 320 belonging to Turkish Airlines with flight number TK-706 left Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport with 135 passengers at 3:05 am.

16 April 2013 • 09:36 AMT
No info on Armenians hurt in Boston blasts, Foreign Ministry says

At least three have been killed and more than 100 injured in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.