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12 March 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Ex-candidate Hovannisian’s rep. to thank CEC head

Tigran Mukuchyan spoke on Raffi Hovannisian’s appeal during a discussion of the case in the Constitutional court.

12 March 2013 • 11:28 AMT
Spain sells €5.8bn in short-term debt at lower cost

It also sold a little under €2 billion worth of six-month bills at 0.79 percent, compared with 0.86 percent last month.

12 March 2013 • 11:27 AMT
Oscar nominee John Malkovich to star as Blackbeard in NBC’s “Crossbones”

The 10-episode series comes from Reliance’s independent studio Georgeville Television, and is based on Colin Woodard’s “The Republic of Pirates.”

12 March 2013 • 11:17 AMT
Iran may sue Hollywood over Oscar-winning Argo

The story is based on the real-life escape of six American hostages from the besieged U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979.

12 March 2013 • 11:13 AMT
Rod Stewart’s new album “Time” to be released in May

The new album is Stewart’s first set of all-new material since 2001 and credits long-time collaborator Jim Cregan for inspiring it.

12 March 2013 • 11:07 AMT
“Girls” star Adam Driver to join “This Is Where I Leave You” comedy

Jason Bateman tops the ensemble that includes Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Kathryn Hahn and Corey Stoll.

12 March 2013 • 10:56 AMT
Yerevan hosts Armenian-Czech ministerial consultations

Bilateral ties were in the focus of the discussion, with parties exchanging opinions about Armenia-EU cooperation.

12 March 2013 • 10:55 AMT
Armenian envoy to Canada advises Turkish diplomat learn history

“Have respect towards 10 million Armenians that still mourn their terrific losses,” Armen Yeganian urged.

12 March 2013 • 10:40 AMT
Bulgarian president expected to dissolve parliament

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov resigned last month following persistent street protests against high energy bills, poverty and corruption.

12 March 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience” album expected to top Billboard 200

If the album reaches the 500,000 threshold, it will also duplicate the feat achieved by One Direction’s “Take Me Home.”

12 March 2013 • 10:30 AMT
Disney eyeing new take on “Beauty and the Beast”

The film is expected to be a live action 3D with dark story, considering the thrilling plot penned for the drama starring James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson.

12 March 2013 • 10:25 AMT
Education minister denies addressing President over new post

Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan commented on media reports suggesting he will be appointed ambassador to France.

12 March 2013 • 10:21 AMT
Ex-candidate Sedrakyan has no health problems: lawyer

Alexander Sirunyan says that Vardan Sedrakyan is authorized to invite any doctor and undergo medical examination.

12 March 2013 • 10:14 AMT
Armenians protest Azeri delegation visit to U.S.

The AYF and ANCA led the protest which included participation by Sacramento’s St. James Armenian Church pastor.

12 March 2013 • 10:14 AMT
Jude Law to play villain in Natalie Portman’s “Jane Got a Gun”

“Gun” centers on a woman whose outlaw husband returns home riddled with bullet wounds and barely alive.

12 March 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Researchers conduct reconnaissance of distant planetary system

In the past, these particular planets have proved impossible to study in this way because of the star’s bright light.

12 March 2013 • 10:04 AMT
Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Great Gatsby” to open Cannes Film Fest

The movie, adapted from the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald., depicts the romantic and tragic figure of Jay Gatsby as narrated by his friend.

12 March 2013 • 10:02 AMT
Hamas calls on Muslims to reject ‘Israeli tourist scheme’

Hamas called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League to force its members to reject the initiative.

12 March 2013 • 09:56 AMT
Sweden’s Armenians send ‘flying note’ to Turkish president

The flying banner reading “Turkey – Recognize the 1915 Genocide” flew between over the center of the Swedish capital.

12 March 2013 • 09:56 AMT
Skeet Ulrich to star in “Anatomy of Violence” CBS pilot

Ulrich will play a maverick FBI Criminal Psychiatrist who specializes in interrogation as to the reasons people commit acts of extreme violence.

12 March 2013 • 09:50 AMT
IFC Midnight nabs “Splice” helmer’s “Haunter” thriller

The film follows 15-year-old Lisa Johnson , who with her family is forced to forever repeat the day on which they were all killed.

12 March 2013 • 09:46 AMT
Austrian Cardinal’s mother hopes he won’t be elected pope

“Christoph would not be up to the bitchiness in the Vatican. The intrigues in Vienna are enough for him,” she said.

12 March 2013 • 09:34 AMT
Japan starts test frozen gas production under seabed

Deposits of methane hydrate may be large enough to supply the country’s natural gas needs for about 100 years.

12 March 2013 • 09:17 AMT
CBA head, European collogues to discuss Basel III implementation

Central Bank of Armenia chairman will participate in the meeting of banking regulators of Central and Eastern Europe.

12 March 2013 • 08:56 AMT
5 Armenian boxers to participate in Czech boxing tournament

Czech city of Ústí nad Labem will host an international boxing tournament, with five Armenian boxers to participate.

12 March 2013 • 08:42 AMT
Envoy hails steps taken to prevent violence against women

Armenia’s Permanent Representative to UN delivered a speech at the session of Commission on Status of Women.

12 March 2013 • 08:10 AMT
8th Armenian Music Awards due April 20

The event featured performances by famous cultural workers and show business representatives in the past years.

12 March 2013 • 07:56 AMT
Kurdish intellectuals to visit Armenia

A delegation of Diyarbakır-based Kurdish intellectuals and cultural workers will start a 5-day visit to Armenia.

12 March 2013 • 07:42 AMT
Karo Murat ready to face Bernard Hopkins

Karo Murat has been waiting a long time for his shot at a world title. But it seems like his wait could finally be over.

12 March 2013 • 07:32 AMT
Armenian, Russian presidents to meet on March 12

Further development of Russian-Armenian relations, regional issues and prospects for deepening of cooperation will be discussed.