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21 February 2013 • 12:55 AMT
Armenian embassy in Moscow hosts Karabakh movement anniv. event

At the event, the Armenian ambassador to Russia characterized the 1988 developments as the awakening of Armenian people.

21 February 2013 • 12:53 AMT
James Franco, Michelle Williams in “Oz the Great and Powerful” clip

Oz the Great and Powerful floats into theaters on March 8, with Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Zach Braff co-starring.

21 February 2013 • 12:46 AMT
Bulgarian parliament accepts government’s resignation

“Only a parliamentary election can show the will of Bulgarians,” outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov said.

21 February 2013 • 12:41 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 407.08 Feb 21

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 407.08 on February 21, increasing by 0.15 point compared to Feb 20.

21 February 2013 • 12:40 AMT
Andrias Ghukasyan urges Armenian citizens to unite

Former presidential candidate Ghukasyan issued a statement, calling on Armenian citizens and political forces to unite.

21 February 2013 • 12:37 AMT
Russia’s VTB Bank offers $1bn loan for Vietnam nuke plant

The work to prepare the construction site started in December 2011. Construction is expected to start in 2014.

21 February 2013 • 12:34 AMT
25th anniv. of Karabakh liberation movement marked in Moscow

The Armenian Cathedral in Moscow hosted a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate those who perished for the freedom of Artsakh.

21 February 2013 • 12:23 AMT
Azerbaijan displeased with Gul congratulating Sargsyan on reelection

“It would be better if Turkey took a harsher stance on Armenia,” Azeri parliamentarian Nizami Jafarov said.

21 February 2013 • 12:21 AMT
OSCE PA12th Winter Meeting opens in Vienna

Migliori implored the parliamentarians to continue working in the months ahead in preparation for the upcoming Annual Session.

21 February 2013 • 12:12 AMT
Public figure: Kocharian manages corrupt institutions

Large-scale corruption in Armenia poses a threat to national security, Homeland and Honor party chairman said.

21 February 2013 • 12:07 AMT
NKR leader, Italian entrepreneur discuss new initiatives

The parties focused on the development of clothing manufacture, with NKR leader hailing the entrepreneur’s readiness to invest in the sector.

21 February 2013 • 11:59 AMT
Iranian President congratulates Sargsyan on reelection

Ahmadinejad expressed hope for further development of bilateral ties, wishing the Armenian President success on his post.

21 February 2013 • 11:56 AMT
Sunrise over Lake Van screened in Athens

The management of Peloponnesian Fest has been screening the film in the countries that participated in the event.

21 February 2013 • 11:50 AMT
Hovannisian says post-election developments public struggle

“I will answer people’s questions at Feb 22 triumphant rally. Armenian people will celebrate their victory,” he said.

21 February 2013 • 11:45 AMT
Toy maker Lego says sales soared 25% last year

The company, based in western Denmark, said that series like Lego Star Wars and Lego Ninjago were among the more popular.

21 February 2013 • 11:39 AMT
Peres calls on EU to list Hezbollah as terrorist organization

The Israeli president was speaking in Tel Hai in a speech commemorating Zionist activist Joseph Trumpeldor.

21 February 2013 • 11:34 AMT
Qatar gives $100 million in aid to Syrians

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the $500 million would be channeled through UN partner agencies in Syria.

21 February 2013 • 11:31 AMT
Belarus foreign debt may exceed safety threshold: Minister

“Already today an additional $3.5 billion worth of investment has been announced for modernization,” the report says.

21 February 2013 • 11:13 AMT
Armenian defense minister to attend NATO meeting

The Armenian delegation led by Defense Minister departed for Belgium to attend NATO ministerial meeting on Afghanistan.

21 February 2013 • 11:05 AMT
Nigeria says it arrested ‘terrorist cell’ trained in Iran

“As for surveillance, that one is true … It is a regrettable phenomenon I shouldn’t be proud of it,” Abdullahi Mustapha Berende said.

21 February 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Taliban ‘to keep targeting government employees’

The UN report found that 2,754 Afghan civilians were killed in 2012, a 12% decrease from 3,131 in same period of 2011.

21 February 2013 • 10:52 AMT
Sargsyan – Hovannisian meeting in progress

Before entering the president’s residence, Raffi Hovannisian asked his supporters to wait for him outside.

21 February 2013 • 10:49 AMT
Iran envoy warns against deploying peacekeepers in Karabakh

Mohsen Pak-Ayeen said, however, that the presence of peacekeeping troops in Karabakh is unlikely at the current juncture.

21 February 2013 • 10:26 AMT
Republican Party of Armenia drops rally plans

RPA spokesman Eduard Sharmazanov issued a statement on the earlier planned event in Yerevan’s Liberty Square.

21 February 2013 • 10:11 AMT
Raffi Hovannisian heading to presidential residence

Former presidential candidate, Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian condemned the selective enforcement of law.

21 February 2013 • 10:07 AMT
Big explosion shakes central Damascus district

Activists reported at least two further blasts in the city after the Mazraa explosion, but there were no immediate details.

21 February 2013 • 10:02 AMT
Artsakh president meets AGBU Yerevan Office director

President Sahakyan hailed AGBU for proper presentation of the key pan-Armenian issues across the globe.

21 February 2013 • 09:44 AMT
Minister slams Hovannisian’s post-election position

Armen Ashotyan: transformation of “Raffi’s modern style” into the traditional style of the defeated opposition is apparent.

21 February 2013 • 09:39 AMT
Armenia, Artsakh to be represented at LA Times Travel Show

Yerevan, the sister-city of Los Angeles, will be presented at the booth with its artistic and cultural diversity.

21 February 2013 • 09:34 AMT
Kerry to meet Palestinian peace negotiator

The Obama Administration has been keeping an exceedingly low profile on the issue of Israeli-Palestinian peace.