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01 April 2013 • 05:57 AMT
Oil prices fall as traders took profits following recent run-up

“Prices rose last week based on strong performance in the equities market and also a weaker dollar,” said Victor Shum.

01 April 2013 • 05:50 AMT
3 killed in pile-up involving almost 100 vehicles in Virginia

“This mountain is notorious for fog banks,” said Glen Sage of the American Red Cross office in the town of Galax.

01 April 2013 • 05:35 AMT
Israel allegedly plants spying devices in artificial rocks off Syria coast

Camera equipment placed inside the camouflaged devices were activated in order to track the movements of the Russian navy.

01 April 2013 • 05:18 AMT
Hamas Gaza ruler meets Egypt’s intelligence chief

Palestinian offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood – the group from which Mursi hails – has come under attack by some in Egypt.

01 April 2013 • 05:12 AMT
Stephen Baldwin admits tax evasion, avoids jail sentence

A plea bargain was reached to enable The Usual Suspects star’s record to be wiped clean if he pays back $300,000 within a year.

01 April 2013 • 05:02 AMT
U.S. sends F-22 stealth fighter jets to join S. Korea drills

The U.S. military did not say how many of the planes were flown to South Korea from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa.

30 March 2013 • 17:49 AMT
Jordan king Abdullah II swears in new Cabinet

The reforms granted parliament the power for the first time to pick a premier. The task was previously the king’s prerogative.

30 March 2013 • 16:55 AMT
‘Anonymous Korea’ targets North’s state websites

The cyberattacks against North Korea also happened just a day after the country claimed to have rockets aimed at U.S. targets.

30 March 2013 • 16:44 AMT
Russian Foreign Ministry slams U.S. for ‘interfering’

Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticized Nuland as inciting Russian NGOs and public bodies to violate Russian regulations.

30 March 2013 • 16:32 AMT
Egypt’s prosecutors issue arrest warrant for popular TV satirist

Gamal Eid said the warrant fits into a widening campaign against government critics, media personalities, and activists.

30 March 2013 • 16:19 AMT
Bank of Cyprus major depositors could lose 60% of savings

Cypriot officials said that big depositors at Laiki – the country’s second largest bank – could face an even tougher “haircut”.

30 March 2013 • 15:58 AMT
Aram Hakobyan appointed National Security Service deputy head

The decree was signed under paragraph 2 of Article 18 of RA law on “Service in national security institutions.”

30 March 2013 • 15:50 AMT
Youth State Orchestra of Armenia to perform in Yeghegnadzor

The program will feature famous U.S. soundtracks. The event will further held in other provinces of the country.

30 March 2013 • 15:35 AMT
Problems in Armenia’s educational system discussed in Tsaghkadzor

The event aims to address the existing problems in the field, stressing the role of the youth in boosting the quality of education.

30 March 2013 • 15:21 AMT
Head of EU delegation visits Raffi Hovannisian

Former presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian announced a decision to stop the hunger strike following the Easter Vigil.

30 March 2013 • 15:08 AMT
Restoration of Israeli-Turkish ties aimed against Syria – expert

Expert in Turkish studies Andranik Ispiryan deemed it impossible to pursue the Arab Spring scenario in Iran.

30 March 2013 • 14:50 AMT
High time Baku stopped creating new dividing lines – deputy FM

Armenian deputy foreign minister noted it unwise for a country to aim cooperation against others in the modern world.

30 March 2013 • 14:37 AMT
Israeli people ready for Armenian Genocide recognition – professor

Professor of Open University of Israel didn’t rule out the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Israeli government.

30 March 2013 • 14:18 AMT
Storage of Azeri military equipments reported at border with Armenia

Sudden escalation of tensions by Azerbaijan has been noted following Azeri false statements, issued on March 25-26.

30 March 2013 • 10:49 AMT
NATO strike kills 2 Afghan children, 9 suspected militants

Nine Taliban were killed and eight civilians were wounded, said Colonel Mohammad Hussain, a senior police detective.

30 March 2013 • 10:43 AMT
Ship carrying Iranian arms cargo en route to Syria: report

The source also said that the vessel is owned by Syrians, although he did not specify to whom he was referring.

30 March 2013 • 10:22 AMT
Apple rumored to launch iOS game controller

It’s been operating a meeting room at the show, albeit booked under a pseudonym company name to avoid media attention.

30 March 2013 • 10:03 AMT
Saudi Arabia may end anonymity for Twitter users

The country’s Grand Mufti, Saudi Arabia’s top cleric, last week described users of the microblogging site as “clowns”.

30 March 2013 • 09:52 AMT
About 350 ceasefire violations by Azeris reported during past week

The defense army continued with their military duty in line with ceasefire rules, taking necessary measures to protect the frontline.

30 March 2013 • 09:47 AMT
Scientists design ‘intelligent’ microchip to suppress appetite

The chip is attached to the vagus nerve which plays a role in appetite as well as a host of other functions within the body.

30 March 2013 • 09:39 AMT
U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan handed over to local commandos

Major General Tony Thomas says U.S. commandos will continue to operate throughout the rest of Wardak province.

30 March 2013 • 09:32 AMT
N. Korean ‘state of war’ might be mistranslation – media

North and South Korea are not technically “at peace” since no peace treaty was signed following the Korean War in 1953.

30 March 2013 • 09:24 AMT
Source: Italian President considers resigning to allow new election

The head of state met leaders of the main parties to try to find a way out of a stalemate since an election in February.

30 March 2013 • 09:12 AMT
Jolie wins ruling in ‘Blood And Honey’ lawsuit

Braddock sued the actress, GK Films and distributor Film District on December 2, 2011 for copyright infringement.

30 March 2013 • 08:53 AMT
Raffi Hovannisian not offered to chair Control Chamber – spokesman

It’s noteworthy that Control Chamber Chairman Ishkhan Zakaryan’s term in office expires in November, 2013.