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20 February 2013 • 12:14 AMT
RPA spokesman: it’s time Raffi Hovannisian got back to reality

Eduard Sharmazanov said Raffi Hovannisian indulged in fantasy after the announcement of the voting results.

20 February 2013 • 12:10 AMT
Season 1 trailer, clip for Hitchcock-inspired “Bates Motel”

“Bates Motel” stars Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga as Norman and his mother Norma respectively.

20 February 2013 • 12:01 AMT
Azerbaijani sniper wounds to death Artsakh army soldier

On February 19, Azerbaijani sniper wounded to death a soldier of Artsakh defense army Gor Ghazaryan.

20 February 2013 • 11:49 AMT
Armenian chess players successful at Rochefort tournament

The tournament winner will be awarded euro 1000, with 2nd and 3rd place winners to receive euro 800 and 600 resp.

20 February 2013 • 11:45 AMT
HTC One flagship smartphone unveiled

Coming in 32GB or 64GB storage options, the device boasts a 4.7-inch screen with a full HD resolution and a pixel density of 468ppi.

20 February 2013 • 11:41 AMT
Serzh Sargsyan ready to meet Raffi Hovannisian

Heritage party member: Mr Hovannisian is a man of principle, he is a true patriot. He won’t lead his people to new challenges.

20 February 2013 • 11:34 AMT
Samsung announces Galaxy Camera WiFi-only model

The Samsung Galaxy camera has networking capabilities, enabling users to go online and share their photos or videos directly with family and friends.

20 February 2013 • 11:15 AMT
Armenia posts AMD 140 015 average monthly salary Jan 2013

3,8% and 3,9% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations totaling AMD 112 248 and AMD 168 829 resp.

20 February 2013 • 11:01 AMT
U.S. Department of State urges Baku to provide author Aylisli’s safety

“We urge the Azerbaijani Government to uphold its commitments to protect the safety and security of Aylisli and all of its citizens,” Nuland said.

20 February 2013 • 10:45 AMT
Armenia posts 9,1% economic activity index in Jan

According to the National Statistical Service, in Dec 2012 – Jan 2013, consumer prices grew by 2.6 %, with 2.9% inflation recorded.

20 February 2013 • 10:32 AMT
“The Hobbit” leads Saturn Award nominations

Fox’s “Life of Pi” and Sony/MGM’s “Skyfall” were also leading contenders, receiving eight and seven nominations, respectively.

20 February 2013 • 10:31 AMT
Majority of Turks against presidential system

34.3 percent of the respondents said they would like to see the current prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as president.

20 February 2013 • 10:27 AMT
U.S. Department of State: polls in Armenia “well administered”

“ODIHR was concerned about some lack of impartiality on the part of public administration officials,” Victoria Nuland said.

20 February 2013 • 10:18 AMT
Bahrain accuses Iran’s Revolutionary Guard of setting up militant cell

The cell’s planned targets included the Ministry of Interior and Bahrain International Airport, Hassan al-Hassan said.

20 February 2013 • 09:59 AMT
Lavrov says time to end Syria conflict

The aid consists of electrical equipment, bedding, tents as well as foodstuffs like fish and milk conserves as well as sugar.

20 February 2013 • 09:53 AMT
25th anniversary of Karabakh petition for secession from Azerbaijan

In response to the peaceful demands of Artsakh Armenians, Azerbaijan unleashed aggression against the civilians.

20 February 2013 • 09:49 AMT
N. Korea releases video showing Obama in flames

“The North’s high-level nuclear test aimed at US invaders is the nuclear deterrent to safeguard our sovereignty,” one caption read.

20 February 2013 • 09:34 AMT
Belgian Prince Laurent reportedly injured in skiing trip

A year ago, Dutch Prince Friso was left in a coma after being engulfed by an avalanche while skiing in Austria.

20 February 2013 • 09:34 AMT
Armenia to face Turkey for Greco-Roman Wrestling Cup bronze

Armenian team beat Belarus in Tehran-hosted Greco-Roman Wrestling Cup to face off against Turkey in a struggle for bronze.

20 February 2013 • 09:23 AMT
Apple to unveil MacBook Air with Retina display – report

The Cupertino firm’s patented Retina displays were integrated into its computing line last year when the MacBook Pro was given a refresh.

20 February 2013 • 09:02 AMT
31 killed in Aleppo rocket attack – activists

Syrian state media said that mortar shells exploded near one of the presidential palaces of Bashar al-Assad in the capital, Damascus.

20 February 2013 • 08:58 AMT
Cameron: Amritsar massacre “shameful event in British history”

Amritsar in the state of Punjab was where hundreds of people at a public meeting were shot dead by British troops in 1919.

20 February 2013 • 08:49 AMT
Bulgaria govt. quits after nationwide protests

Many Bulgarians are deeply unhappy over high energy costs, power monopolies, low living standards and corruption.

20 February 2013 • 08:31 AMT
Pakistani Shiites bury Quetta bombing dead amid tensions

The protesters had been demanding that the army launch an operation in the city to hunt for militants after the bombing.

20 February 2013 • 08:12 AMT
Oscar-winning special effects innovator Petros Vlahos dies at 96

Vlahos’ blue- and green-screen technique on movies like “Mary Poppins” and “Ben Hur” made the modern blockbuster possible.

20 February 2013 • 08:04 AMT
EU blacklisting Hezbollah would interrupt financing – Israeli official

Bulgaria is pressing the EU to toughen its stance toward Hezbollah after it blamed the Lebanese Islamist movement for a bus bombing.

20 February 2013 • 07:50 AMT
Greco-Roman Wrestling Cup Armenia-Belarus pairings named

In Greco-Roman Wrestling Cup Group A, Armenia is placed 2nd with 4 points; Belarus shares 3rd-4th spots with 2 points.

20 February 2013 • 07:50 AMT
BMW recalls about 720,000 vehicles over electrical problems

The affected vehicles are the 3-Series sedans, coupes, convertibles and sports wagons built between 2007 and 2011.

20 February 2013 • 07:39 AMT
Russian PM in Brazil, visit to Cuba also planned

Russia hopes to participate in a tender for the construction of four nuclear power plants in Brazil until 2030.

20 February 2013 • 07:31 AMT
Armenia 2nd after Greco-Roman Wrestling Cup Day 1

Armenian team won a 7:0 victory over Bulgaria, and later, beat Korea 5:2; the team lost to Russia.