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21 March 2013 • 12:22 AMT
Obama says Jewish settlement activity ‘not constructive’

The U.S. President said he remained committed to the creation of an “independent, viable and contiguous” Palestinian state.

21 March 2013 • 12:16 AMT
Armenian govt. allocates AMD 52,6mln for forestation

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stressed the need for improvement of the environment in the Armenian capital.

21 March 2013 • 12:11 AMT
Dreamwork Animation’s “Turbo” comedy trailer released

The video focuses on a garden snail who dreams of leaving his slow-paced life and becoming the greatest racer in the world.

21 March 2013 • 12:04 AMT
Susan Sarandon, Melissa McCarthy to topline “Tammy” comedy

The story centers on a woman who discovers her husband is having an affair and decides to go on a road trip with her foul-mouthed, diabetic grandmother.

21 March 2013 • 12:01 AMT
Grigor Grigoryan reaches European Wrestling Championships semifinal

Grigor Grigoryan scored a 1:0, 5:0 wins against Alexandru Burca in ¼ final of the Tbilisi-hosted European Championships.

21 March 2013 • 11:59 AMT
Jailed Kurdish military leader calls for withdrawal from Turkey

“Guns should fall silent and politics should come to the foreground,” Abdullah Öcalan said in his message.

21 March 2013 • 11:55 AMT
Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell to reteam for “Welcome to Me” indie comedy

Since her tour de force in the hit “Bridesmaids,” Wiig has become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses.

21 March 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Boston to host Armenian Legion in World War I exhibit

The story of the Armenian Legion forms a chapter in the long history of relations between the French and Armenian peoples.

21 March 2013 • 11:46 AMT
Reese Witherspoon to produce, star in “The Engagements”

The film is an adaptation of J. Courtney Sullivan’s romance book, which follows a diamond engagement ring from the 1930s to the present day.

21 March 2013 • 11:29 AMT
EU official hails intensification of Armenia-EU dialogue

Armenia continues the implementation of cautious macroeconomic policy and constructive reforms, Traian Hristea said.

21 March 2013 • 11:26 AMT
Italy’s Grillo asks for mandate to form government

“The 5-Star Movement was first in number of votes and the primary political force in the recent elections,” Roberta Lombardi said.

21 March 2013 • 11:21 AMT
Pope Francis may visit Turkey in near future

Christian unity is the most pressing concern for religious leaders, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew said.

21 March 2013 • 11:04 AMT
March 1 committee formation put on parliament’s April session agenda

Formation of March 1 events committee won’t be discussed during National Assembly’s March four-day session.

21 March 2013 • 11:03 AMT
Andranik Galstyan drops out of European Wrestling Championships

European Wrestling Championships are ongoing in Tbilisi, with Andranik Galstyan losing to Nick Matuhin in 1/8 final.

21 March 2013 • 10:54 AMT
Barclays shares total of £39mln given to nine executives

Barclays said the timeframe of the award scheme varied for individuals, but some go back to as early as 2007.

21 March 2013 • 10:42 AMT
Syrian rebels overrun several towns near Golan Heights

Rebels also took Mashati al-Khadar and Seritan Lahawan, two villages near the ceasefire line, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

21 March 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Helicopter crashes near Berlin’s Olympic Stadium

Some 400 federal police officers were conducting a football violence training exercise when the crash happened.

21 March 2013 • 10:31 AMT
FC Barcelona refuses to confirm rumors about Mkhitaryan

FC Barcelona didn’t confirm media reports suggesting the club is willing to sign on Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

21 March 2013 • 10:25 AMT
Govt. allots AMD 54mln for Mechitarist manuscripts digitization

Government allotted about AMD 54 mln as assistance to digitalization of ancient manuscripts of Mechitarist congregation.

21 March 2013 • 10:14 AMT
Twitter celebrating 7th birthday with commemorative video

In a blog post to accompany the video, Twitter notes the recent milestone of reaching 200 million active users.

21 March 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Best-selling author James Herbert dies at 69

His publisher, Pan Macmillan, confirmed that he died at his home in Sussex on March 20 morning. No cause of death was given.

21 March 2013 • 09:51 AMT
Car bomb kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan

The government has struggled with Taliban violence, sectarian unrest, chronic power cuts and a fragile economy.

21 March 2013 • 09:38 AMT
Artsakh defense army soldier dies of gunshot wound

Artsakh defense army soldier Volodya Avagyan, born in 1993, received a fatal gunshot wound in the military position.

21 March 2013 • 09:25 AMT
Yerevan to host presentation of Jazz Parking project

On April 1, Yerevan’s Yans club will host the presentation of famous Moscow project Jazz Parking.

21 March 2013 • 09:13 AMT
2 Armenian wrestlers to perform at European championship March 21

Grigoryan will face the winner of Taskoudis vs Namitcheishvili bout, with Andranik Galstyan to rival Nick Matuhin.

21 March 2013 • 08:42 AMT
Russian defense ministry’s delegation in Armenia

Russian delegation led by assistant to Russian Defense Minister, Valeriy Yevnevich arrived in Armenia on a working visit.

21 March 2013 • 08:10 AMT
Platini: EURO-2020 idea agreed by every UEFA member except Turkey

Blatter has voiced opposite opinions to Platini recently on several subjects, including goal-line technology.

21 March 2013 • 08:02 AMT
Armenian President congratulates Kurdish community on Navroz

President Serzh Sargsyan issued a congratulatory address to Armenia’s Kurdish community on Navroz.

21 March 2013 • 07:48 AMT
Gerüchteticker.com: FC Barcelona willing to sign on Henrikh Mkhitaryan

At March 20 meeting with students, the midfielder voiced willingness to play for a European top-club in summer.

21 March 2013 • 07:39 AMT
NSC Secretary, EU official discuss Association Agreement talks

The two noted completion of Armenia-EU Association Agreement talks by November 2013 as a common goal.