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11 March 2013 • 12:01 AMT
Several Afghan, U.S. soldiers shot dead, ISAF says

ISAF said soldiers opened fire to protect themselves when the two drivers failed to comply with a warning from the convoy.

11 March 2013 • 11:55 AMT
Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem’s “To The Wonder” new trailer

Magnolia Pictures picked up Terrence Malick’s “To The Wonder” last fall at the Toronto Film Festival.

11 March 2013 • 11:54 AMT
Disabled women’s problems to be discussed in Yerevan

Anna Hakobyan, the senior specialist on this issue at the Labor and Social Affairs Ministry, will also present a report on the situation.

11 March 2013 • 11:47 AMT
Cardinals gather for final day of talks before conclave

Several cardinals were signed up to speak at a closed-door session, an indication that the they still have plenty to discuss.

11 March 2013 • 11:47 AMT
Drafthouse Films nabs “Cheap Thrills” comedy at SXSW 2013

The twisted comedy thriller is about a working class family man tempted by a rich couple into a series of escalating bets.

11 March 2013 • 11:40 AMT
Tunisia closes border crossing with Libya

The state radio gave no further details, but security sources said the crossing, a major trade route, was closed after the clash.

11 March 2013 • 11:38 AMT
“Ted” to become highest-grossing R-rated comedy at foreign box-office

Seth MacFarlane’s comedy about a young man (Mark Wahlberg) and his trash-talking teddy bear hit $327 million at the international box office.

11 March 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Armenian junior freestyle wrestling championship winners named

As the team’s chief coach Avetik Vardanyan said, the wrestlers will participate in European championship on July 4-8.

11 March 2013 • 11:32 AMT
FIFA presidential hopeful urges video replay use for referees

Former adviser to FIFA President Sepp Blatter says debate is needed “without resorting to any ostrich tactics or dogma.”

11 March 2013 • 11:22 AMT
Australia’s central bank confirms being targeted by hackers

“At no point have these attacks caused the Bank’s data or information to be lost or its systems to be corrupted,” the bank said.

11 March 2013 • 11:16 AMT
Harley-Davidson unveils new motorcycle called Breakout

The bike also gets a gloss-black finish on the cast-aluminum oil tank, fork lowers, muffler shields, and the handlebars.

11 March 2013 • 11:09 AMT
Mission party to run in Yerevan City Council elections

Mission party held a political council meeting on March 9, with participation in Yerevan City Council elections discussed.

11 March 2013 • 10:59 AMT
Levon Aronian departs for London

Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian has completed the final trainings ahead of London-hosted Chess Candidates Tournament.

11 March 2013 • 10:55 AMT
RPA rep. says Serzh Sargsyan may visit Hovannisian

“Serzh Sargsyan and his team will never step over own people’s dead bodies. We don’t want victims,” Galust Sahakyan says.

11 March 2013 • 10:43 AMT
EU tightening sanctions against Iran

The European Union’s foreign ministers also decided to freeze the assets of one “entity,” meaning a company or organization.

11 March 2013 • 10:21 AMT
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba names new chief executive

The size of the market is expected to grow even further as more users in rural areas get access to the internet.

11 March 2013 • 10:10 AMT
Pistorius lawyers appeal bail restrictions

The appeal reflected the robust defense strategy of lawyers for Pistorius, who has been staying at his uncle’s home in a Pretoria suburb.

11 March 2013 • 10:00 AMT
Genocide 100th anniversary stamp design contest announced

Minister of Transport and Communication will select the winner, based on the assessment of the state symbols of postal payment board.

11 March 2013 • 09:59 AMT
Four Malawian ex-ministers arrested over coup plot

Joyce Banda took charge of the impoverished southern African nation after the unexpected death of Bingu wa Mutharika.

11 March 2013 • 09:50 AMT
Hovannisian will meet Sargsyan only in Library Square – Heritage rep.

Hovsep Khurshudyan confirmed the reports suggesting Raffi Hovannisian denied Serzh Sargsyan’s offer to meet him.

11 March 2013 • 09:48 AMT
Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for killing Syrian soldiers

The attack started with militants detonating explosive charges on military escort vehicles assigned to protect trucks.

11 March 2013 • 09:36 AMT
247 reports on election violations submitted

247 reports on the election violations reported during Feb 18 polls and the election campaign have been filed.

11 March 2013 • 09:31 AMT
Syrian warplanes reportedly bomb Homs district

An activist said the planes attacked the outskirts of the district, which was now partially controlled by rebel units.

11 March 2013 • 09:26 AMT
Ahmadinejad’s embrace of Chavez mother prompts criticism

Islamic leader of Isfahan Mohammad Taghi Rahbar said that in hugging Elena Frias de Chavez, Ahmadinejad had “lost control.”

11 March 2013 • 09:02 AMT
Parties start submitting lists for Yerevan City Council polls

Armenian political parties have started submitting lists for Yerevan City Council elections, due May 5.

11 March 2013 • 08:36 AMT
12 Armenian citizens still detained at Rome’s airport

59 of the detained citizens lacked some documents, with 46 of them allowed to continue their trip on March 10.

11 March 2013 • 08:22 AMT
Russian actor calls Movsisyan “Messisyan”

People’s Artist of Russia Dmitry Nazarov called FC Spartak Moscow forward Yura Movsisyan “Messisyan.”

11 March 2013 • 08:09 AMT
Court examines appeals of ex-candidates Hovannisian, Ghukasyan

Tigran Mukuchyan, Armen Smbatyan and Nune Hovhannisyan will represent the Central Election Committee (CEC).

11 March 2013 • 07:46 AMT
UK professor: resistance to antibiotics ‘ticking time bomb’

Dame Sally Davies warned that routine operations could become deadly in just 20 years if “we lose the ability to fight infection.”

11 March 2013 • 07:44 AMT
Armenian President departing for Russia visit

Serzh Sargsyan will meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, with Armenian-Russian ties to be discussed.