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28 March 2013 • 08:53 AMT
Iran summons Saudi envoy over spying allegations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry “strongly rejected” the claim during a meeting with the Saudi charge d’affaires in Tehran.

28 March 2013 • 08:44 AMT
Armenian govt. allocates AMD 20.5mln for Hayrikyan’s treatment

Government allocated AMD 20.5mln to the healthcare ministry for ex-candidate Paruyr Hayrikyan’s treatment aboard.

28 March 2013 • 08:43 AMT
Armed border crossing between North, South Korea remains open

Nearly 200 South Koreans and 166 vehicles carrying oil and materials drove into the park just inside the North.

28 March 2013 • 08:34 AMT
Nissan to roll out gas-electric hybrid version of Pathfinder

The gasoline-electric hybrid Pathfinder will feature both a supercharged 2.5-liter gas engine and an electric motor.

28 March 2013 • 08:27 AMT
Syrian rebels claim to have hit Iranian plane carrying weapons

According to the reports emerging from Syrian rebel sources, the forces fired at the plane as it landed at Damascus airport.

28 March 2013 • 08:22 AMT
Poland, Slovakia to file joint bid for 2022 Winter Olympics

International Olympic Committee is expected to create a shortlist of applicants by June next year and pick the host city in 2015.

28 March 2013 • 08:13 AMT
Aronian: happy to recover after a loss against Gelfand

Aronian currently comes 2nd in the Candidates Tournament, falling only 0,5 point behind the leader Magnus Carlsen.

28 March 2013 • 08:11 AMT
Facebook gets green light to build second campus

The site is located next to its current Menlo Park campus and is on 22 acres of land. It could accommodate up to 3,400 additional staffers.

28 March 2013 • 08:06 AMT
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group joins Coinstar Money Transfer system

The system enables to make money transfers to U.S., Europe and CIS: USD, euro and ruble transfers are possible.

28 March 2013 • 08:03 AMT
Judge in Sarkozy corruption probe gets bullet in post

One of Gentil’s colleagues said the letter, mailed to his Bordeaux office, also contained threats against other magistrates.

28 March 2013 • 07:47 AMT
Sportbox.ru: Liverpool FC eyes Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s transfer

Armenia national team and Shakhtar Donetsk FC midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has attracted the interest of Liverpool FC.

28 March 2013 • 07:40 AMT
Linux users complain to European Commission about Microsoft

The European Commission fined Microsoft, the global leader in PC operating systems, 2.2bn euros over the past decade.

28 March 2013 • 07:32 AMT
Aronian to face Svidler in Candidates Tournament round 11

Armenia’s Levon Aronian beat Vassily Ivanchuk in the 10th round of Candidates Tournament to come 2nd with 6,5 points.

28 March 2013 • 07:20 AMT
Israel fully reopens Gaza border crossings

The Israeli military is now allowing Palestinians with entry permits to cross into Israel through the civilian crossing.

28 March 2013 • 06:51 AMT
Hyundai displays 2014 Equus luxury sedan

The center stack has a 9.2-inch display, and in the back there are dual 9.2-inch displays as part of the entertainment system.

28 March 2013 • 06:41 AMT
ZTE posts second straight quarterly loss

In the fourth quarter, ZTE’s net loss was 1.1 billion yuan, reversing the net profit of 991.6 million yuan a year earlier.

28 March 2013 • 06:35 AMT
Apple rumored to cut iPad mini shipments

However, the sources also noted that Apple’s cut is because of increased competition from various 7-inch Android tablets.

28 March 2013 • 06:28 AMT
Volvo unveils cyclist detection system with automatic braking

The system is straight-forward: sensors keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclist in front of and near the car.

28 March 2013 • 06:12 AMT
EU to release €148 million to Palestine

The commission adopted the second part of its 2013 assistance package for Palestine, worth a total €148 million.

28 March 2013 • 06:06 AMT
Oil prices pause ahead of Cyprus banks reopening

The U.S. is expected to release its final reading on Q4 gross domestic product and the latest weekly claims for unemployment benefits.

28 March 2013 • 06:04 AMT
Shell faces another govt. probe into Alaska drilling program

Shell was unable to get the dome and barge working right for 2012, so it was not allowed to drill into hydrocarbon-bearing zones.

28 March 2013 • 05:55 AMT
Cyprus braces for reopening of banks

Customers will also be limited to withdrawing 300 euros ($383) a day, to prevent everyone fleeing with their savings.

28 March 2013 • 05:47 AMT
Judge approves American Airlines and US Airways merger

American Airlines announced the plan to combine with US Airways last month, a deal that also requires regulatory approval.

28 March 2013 • 05:40 AMT
Divers cutting undersea Internet cable caught in Egypt

The telecoms infrastructure snaking under the Mediterranean has suffered several disruptions in recent years.

27 March 2013 • 18:02 AMT
Aronian beats Ivanchuk in Candidates Tournament round 10

Levon Aronian beat Ukraine’s Vassily Ivanchuk in the 9th round of London-hosted Candidates Tournament to score 6.5 points.

27 March 2013 • 17:54 AMT
Infighting or foiled attacks behind Azeri soldiers’ deaths?

Sooner or later, the true reasons behind Azeri soldiers’ deaths will be unveiled, with attacks by Armenian army ruled out.

27 March 2013 • 17:00 AMT
Abraham: 3rd match against Stieglitz will be decisive

Stieglitz (44-3, 25 KO’s) defeated Abraham (36-4, 28 KO’s) on March 23 night, causing him some serious damage to his left eye.

27 March 2013 • 16:44 AMT
Armenia to host Businessgame, winner to get AMD 100 000

The winner will receive AMD 100.000, the second and third place holders to receive AMD 50.000 and AMD 25.000.

27 March 2013 • 16:31 AMT
Armenia-EU cooperation in education discussed in Brussels

Armenian Education Minister met European Commission’s director of higher education and international affairs.

27 March 2013 • 16:05 AMT
IOC ‘confident’ in Rio preparations for 2016 Olympics

Rio authorities said they decided to shut Joao Havelange Stadium because of structural problems with the roof.