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11 April 2013 • 05:38 AMT
France’s Hollande vows to ‘eradicate’ tax havens

Hollande said he wanted the requirement extended to banks across the European Union and eventually to major corporations.

11 April 2013 • 05:25 AMT
HRW says Syrian air force strikes civilians

It says the Syrian government’s unlawful actions are behind many of the 70,000 deaths estimated to have resulted from the conflict.

11 April 2013 • 05:18 AMT
Palestinian PM reportedly resigns over rift with President

Western governments have offered staunch support to Salam Fayyad ever since he became Prime Minister in 2007.

11 April 2013 • 05:08 AMT
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong sells his Austin estate

Koehler is a founder of Royalty Clearinghouse, which buys oil and gas royalties and mineral rights on behalf of clients.

11 April 2013 • 05:01 AMT
Obama unveils $3.77tn budget proposing fresh taxes on wealthy

Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, have balked at Obama’s compromise offer to cut Social Security pension payments.

10 April 2013 • 19:42 AMT
Intensified fighting reported in Darfur

Abdel Raheem Mohammed Hussein said the army was closing in on a rebel-controlled town in South Darfur state.

10 April 2013 • 19:38 AMT
Russian defense firm ex-CEO arrested over $160mln fraud

Over 2 billion rubles was returned to state coffers and over 3.5 billion rubles’ worth of damage was averted last year, the service said.

10 April 2013 • 17:51 AMT
Armenia, Eurasian Economic Commission sign MoU

A memorandum of understanding was further signed between the Armenian government and Eurasian Economic Commission.

10 April 2013 • 17:44 AMT
Test-tube baby pioneer Sir Robert Edwards dies at 87

Born in Yorkshire in 1925 into a working-class family, Prof Edwards served in the British army during World War II.

10 April 2013 • 17:30 AMT
Not sober Azeri soldiers advancing against Armenian border guards

Azeri provocations were reported in Armenian province of Tavush, defense ministry’s acting spokesman said.

10 April 2013 • 17:30 AMT
Finland accidentally puts Putin on blacklist, apologizes

Police acknowledged the list existed and said Putin’s name was accidentally included, but had since been deleted.

10 April 2013 • 17:08 AMT
Dutch authorities recall 50,000 tons of meat across Europe

The food authority said in a statement that because the exact source of the meat cannot be traced “its safety cannot be guaranteed.”

10 April 2013 • 16:59 AMT
22 Armenian athletes to participate in European Youth Summer Festival

22 sportsmen will represent Armenia in gymnastics, swimming, athletics, judo, road cycling and tennis tournaments.

10 April 2013 • 16:45 AMT
U.S. State of Maine recognizes Artsakh independence

The Maine House of Representatives and Senate passed a joint resolution recognizing the NKR independence.

10 April 2013 • 16:42 AMT
Dropbox adds new feature for businesses ‘single sign-on’

The larger business focus also increases its number of paying customers and generates more revenue for the company.

10 April 2013 • 16:39 AMT
Source: Armenia didn’t deliver weapons to Libya

Five-member expert panel made 28 visits to 15 countries in Africa, Europe and the Middle East including 10 visits to Libya.

10 April 2013 • 16:31 AMT
Armenian President offers condolences to his Iranian counterpart

President Sargsyan offered deep condolences to Iranian people, sympathizing with the families of those killed.

10 April 2013 • 16:05 AMT
Armenian acting FM hails cooperation with Canada

Armenian acting Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Parliamentary Secretary to Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

10 April 2013 • 15:59 AMT
Louvre closes as workers protest rising problem of pickpockets

A spokeswoman was unable to say when the museum, which attracts up to 30,000 visitors a day at this time of year, would reopen.

10 April 2013 • 15:47 AMT
Russian boxers to train for European championships in Tsaghkadzor

Russian coach Alexander Lebzyak said the boxing team will conduct a practice session in Armenian resort town of Tsaghkadzor.

10 April 2013 • 15:44 AMT
Pentagon budget to see $150bn in cuts over decade

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said $34 billion in cuts would take place during the first five years of the plan.

10 April 2013 • 15:35 AMT
Flash mob condemning Maragha massacre staged in NKR

A flash mob dedicated to the 21st anniversary of Maragha massacre was staged today, on April 10 in downtown Stepanakert.

10 April 2013 • 15:23 AMT
Armenia among countries supplying arms to Gadhafi in 2011?

The five-member expert panel made 28 visits to 15 countries in Africa, Europe and the Middle East including 10 visits to Libya.

10 April 2013 • 15:05 AMT
Armenian embassy staff in Canada attends ‘Culture Day’ annual event

RA embassy in Canada, through the support of Ottawa’s Armenian cultural organization, attended “Culture Day” event.

10 April 2013 • 14:50 AMT
Impunity for Maragha massacre implanted hatred towards Armenians

Foreign Ministry of Nagorno Karabakh Republic issued a statement on the 21st anniversary of Maragha massacre.

10 April 2013 • 14:31 AMT
Armenia’s U 17 football team to participate in UEFA tournament

Armenia’s U 17 football team will participate in UEFA Development Tournament, due May 20-24 in Hungary.

10 April 2013 • 14:13 AMT
Walt Disney Pictures nabs rights to “Labyrinth” action-adventure film

The film tells the story of a mythical princess’ journey to save her father by trekking through the dangerous and elaborate labyrinth.

10 April 2013 • 14:04 AMT
Armenia, Moldova discuss expansion of legal framework

Armenian acting Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Deputy Minister of Moldova Andrei Popov.

10 April 2013 • 14:02 AMT
Johnny Depp’s “The Lone Ranger” unveils new TV spot

Based on the classic TV series of the same name, the film stars Armie Hammer as the titular hero and Johnny Depp as the sidekick Tonto.

10 April 2013 • 13:54 AMT
Armenian-Chinese relations discussed in Yerevan

Armenian acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Gu Zhaoxi.