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28 February 2013 • 11:46 AMT
“American Beauty” star Chris Cooper joins “Amazing Spider-Man 2”

The character is one of Peter Parker’s most infamous villains, and was portrayed by Willem Dafoe in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” trilogy.

28 February 2013 • 11:30 AMT
Germany unemployment rate steady at 7.4%

The agency says 18,000 more people were without a job in February over the previous month – largely due to winter seasonal factors.

28 February 2013 • 11:24 AMT
Public figure pledges to divulge name of sectarian ex-candidate

Alexander Amaryan noted Evangelical Church as part of a non-governmental organization, with leaders appointed abroad.

28 February 2013 • 11:02 AMT
Turkish PM says Zionism ‘crime against humanity’

Erdogan was speaking before a Vienna forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, a UN framework for West-Islam dialogue.

28 February 2013 • 10:52 AMT
IAG profits hit by Iberia restructuring charges, fuel costs

International Airlines Group reported a net loss for 2012 of 943m euros, compared with a 562m euros profit in 2011.

28 February 2013 • 10:44 AMT
Armenian govt. rejects Armavir mayor’s resignation

Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration said the ministry held a working consultation to specify reasons behind resignation.

28 February 2013 • 10:42 AMT
Argentina, Iran to investigate 1994 bombing

Jewish leaders say the pact to set up a “truth commission” risks undermining the ongoing judicial investigation into the attack.

28 February 2013 • 10:27 AMT
President hails animosity-free atmosphere of 2013 polls

Head of the presidential administration Vigen Sarkissian reported on the results of the 2013 elections in Armenia.

28 February 2013 • 10:03 AMT
PM: govt. must ensure 6,2% economic growth rate in 2013

The National Statistical Service released the results of 2012, with economic activity index totaling 7,2%, Prime Minister said.

28 February 2013 • 09:56 AMT
Telefonica net profit down 27.3% in 2012

In Latin America, which provided more than half the company’s revenue in the fourth quarter, that item was up 5.5 percent.

28 February 2013 • 09:53 AMT
Islamist leader sentenced to death in Bangladesh

Arrested in June 2010, Delwar Hossain Sayeedi was found guilty of mass murder, rape and other charges during the 1971 conflict.

28 February 2013 • 09:42 AMT
Pope Benedict XVI having final day as pontiff

No major speech is expected during his morning farewell, with his closest advisers, just a simple greeting to each one.

28 February 2013 • 09:34 AMT
Armenians, Jews exposed to hate speech most in Turkish media

Certain people and institutions are also exposed to hate crimes apart from ethnic, religious and national groups, the report said.

28 February 2013 • 09:30 AMT
Western, Arab officials to discuss military aid to Syrian rebels

“The meeting aims to work directly with opposition structures to increase the level of support,” the source said.

28 February 2013 • 09:15 AMT
Armenia joins UN Alliance of Civilizations

Foreign Minister Nalbandian said Armenia joins the UN Alliance of Civilizations with goodwill and determination.

28 February 2013 • 08:57 AMT
Valérie Boyer slams Azeri provocations in French parliament

Valérie Boyer has issued a statement on Azeri provocations during Feb 25 event commemorating Sumgait pogrom victims.

28 February 2013 • 08:18 AMT
Armenia to face Kazakhstan at European U 21 qualifier

On Jan 31, UEFA headquarters in Nyon hosted a draw for 2015 European Under-21 Championship qualifier.

28 February 2013 • 08:07 AMT
Armenia, Indonesia to develop cultural cooperation

The Armenian government approved a proposal on singing an agreement with Indonesia on cooperation in culture.

28 February 2013 • 07:52 AMT
Armenian govt. allocates AMD10 mln to food security service

The program envisages allocation of AMD 10 mln to State Food Security Service for conduction of 571 laboratory tests.

28 February 2013 • 07:40 AMT
Yura Movsisyan scores 2 goals during Rosenborg match

Spartak Moscow beat Rosenborg 2:0 in Spain-hosted football match, with forward Yura Movsisyan scoring two goals.

28 February 2013 • 07:22 AMT
VivaCell-MTS unveils business innovation secrets

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Yirikian focused on broader factors accountable for creativity, such as productivity culture.

28 February 2013 • 07:05 AMT
Franz Beckenbauer receives UEFA President’s Award

Beckenbauer’s elegant prowess as a player was recognized with European Footballer of the Year awards in 1972 and 1976.

28 February 2013 • 07:03 AMT
Shell to suspend offshore drilling program in Arctic

It has since spent $4.5bn, culminating in two exploratory wells completed during the short summer drilling season last year.

28 February 2013 • 06:57 AMT
Indian Wells gives wild card to David Nalbandian

Qualifying wild cards were given to Americans Christian Harrison, Jack Sock, Rhyne Williams, Dennis Novikov.

28 February 2013 • 06:39 AMT
Hollande, Putin to hold talks in Moscow

Hollande assumed the office of the French president in May 2012. It will be his first visit to Russia as France’s head of state.

28 February 2013 • 06:32 AMT
Steven Spielberg chosen to head Cannes Film Festival jury

Festival organizers said that the Oscar-winning director will serve as jury president at the event’s 66th edition.

28 February 2013 • 06:26 AMT
Apple supplier in China charged with water pollution

The company insisted that the pollution was unintentional and claimed some workers “accidentally” discharged water.

28 February 2013 • 06:18 AMT
ANC Australia marks 25th anniv. of Sumgait massacres

“It is important to educate the wider public on the horrors suffered by the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh,” Kahramanian said.

28 February 2013 • 06:10 AMT
Slovenian opposition leader to form new government

It is currently in a deep recession, with unemployment at more than 12% and GDP expected to shrink by a further 2% this year.

28 February 2013 • 06:08 AMT
Former envoy claims Venezuela’s Chavez is dead

CNN Chile consulted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, who claimed that this version is not true.