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19 February 2013 • 09:15 AMT
AJA displays world’s largest yellow diamond in Paris

The AJA’s aim is to contribute to the development of jewelry industry in Armenia and create thousands of job opportunities.

19 February 2013 • 09:02 AMT
“Bad Teacher” star Thomas Lennon joins Sean Hayes’ NBC comedy pilot

The comedy centers on Sean, who must figure out how to parent his daughter, who just moved in, while navigating a new boss at work.

19 February 2013 • 08:58 AMT
Prosecutors say Pistorius shot his girlfriend in bathroom

Pistorius, a multiple Paralympic champion, competed in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games at London 2012.

19 February 2013 • 08:54 AMT
Salma Hayek, Liam Neeson, John Travolta among Oscar presenters

The actors will join Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, among others.

19 February 2013 • 08:43 AMT
Incumbent president Sargsyan gives thank-you speech

“By making their choice Armenian people picked a way to a secure country,” Serzh Sargsyan stated.

19 February 2013 • 08:43 AMT
Robbers steal diamonds worth $467mln at Brussels Airport

Both vehicles sped off after the robbery and one of them was later found, said officials, who would not comment on what was taken.

19 February 2013 • 08:26 AMT
China publicly denies world’s biggest trader status

The Ministry said China still lagged by $15.6 billion last year under World Trade Organization standards for valuing goods.

19 February 2013 • 08:18 AMT
ICES observer mission says elections “democratic, competitive”

“The elections were held in accordance with Constitution and international electoral law,” the head of the mission said.

19 February 2013 • 08:09 AMT
Nestle reveals traces of horse DNA in beef products

The widening scandal over mislabeled horsemeat has affected at least 12 European countries, including Switzerland.

19 February 2013 • 07:52 AMT
Polls in Armenia show improvement, lack competition – OSCE PA mission

Important democratic freedoms, including the right to campaign freely, were generally respected during the campaign, the observers said.

19 February 2013 • 07:49 AMT
Tunisia fails to agree on forming non-partisan cabinet

Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali suggested a cabinet of apolitical technocrats to help restore calm and guide Tunisia to elections.

19 February 2013 • 07:40 AMT
CEC announces preliminary results of presidential polls

According to data on ballots cast, incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan garnered 861 378 (58,64%) votes.

19 February 2013 • 07:25 AMT
“The Hobbit” to hit $1billion at global box office

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” is the only other adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novels to break the $1 billion barrier.

19 February 2013 • 07:18 AMT
Benedict Cumberbatch as villain in “Star Trek Into Darkness” new pic

In a trailer for the J.J. Abrams-directed film released in December, Cumberbatch-as-Harrison delivered an ominous message.

19 February 2013 • 07:07 AMT
Samsung rolls out REX budget phones for emerging markets

The REX 60, REX 70, REX 80 and REX 90 all feature Java-based operating systems with Samsung’s TouchWiz technology on board.

19 February 2013 • 07:01 AMT
Google’s doodle celebrates Nicolaus Copernicus’ birthday

Copernicus transformed our understanding of the solar system and is best known for his theory that the sun and not the Earth is at the centre of the universe.

19 February 2013 • 06:56 AMT
Mexican President has 56% approval rating, polls show

Pena Nieto has promised to push through a series of economic reforms, including tax legislation and an overhaul of the state-run energy sector.

19 February 2013 • 06:47 AMT
Workers, police clash during Iberia strike over job cuts

More than 80 Iberia flights were canceled as workers at the carrier began a series of five-day walkouts.

19 February 2013 • 06:22 AMT
Putin, King Abdullah II to meet for Jordan nuke power plant talks

Jordan first announced plans to build its own nuclear capacity and exploit the country’s uranium resources in 2008.

19 February 2013 • 06:15 AMT
Russian PM to visit Brazil, Cuba during tour of Latin America

Medvedev will hold talks with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and co-chair with Vice-President Michel Temer.

19 February 2013 • 06:08 AMT
EU imposes new sanctions on N. Korea over nuke tests

N. Korea says its nuclear program is a response to what it called a U.S. threat and has warned of further, unspecified measures of “greater intensity.”

19 February 2013 • 06:03 AMT
Islamist adviser to Egypt’s president quits

The resignation of Bassam Zarka is the latest sign of tension between President Mohammed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood and its Islamist ally.

19 February 2013 • 05:55 AMT
Syria committed atrocities on both sides, UN report says

The report accused both sides of using child soldiers, citing the presence of fighters younger than 18 on the govt. side and under 15 among the rebels.

19 February 2013 • 05:50 AMT
Letters of John Lennon’s killer to be auctioned

The letters from Mark David Chapman to Stephen Spiro are for sale starting at a fixed price of 75,000 dollars.

19 February 2013 • 05:37 AMT
Ailing Chavez back on Twitter with 4 million followers

The 58-year-old flew back from Havana before dawn and was taken to a military hospital; no new details were given on his health.

19 February 2013 • 05:33 AMT
Fighting between rebels, military breaks out in Sudanese border state

Some 2 million people died in Sudan’s north-south civil war, which ended in 2005 with the peace deal that paved the way for South Sudan’s independence.

19 February 2013 • 02:00 AMT
Serzh Sargsyan wins second term as president of Armenia

Current leader, the chairman of the ruling RPA, incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan garnered 861 160 (58,64 %) votes.

19 February 2013 • 01:44 AMT
Police rule out repetition of citizens’ data in voting lists

Internet posts cast doubt on the accuracy of voting lists, suggesting the same voter’s name may be included in several lists.

19 February 2013 • 01:15 AMT
Criminal case instigated on attempt to vote for another person

Erebuni investigation department of police has instigated a criminal case on citizen’s attempt to vote for another person.

19 February 2013 • 00:59 AMT
Police making report on Heritage rep.’s remarks on bribery

Hrazdan department of RA police tried to reveal the identity of Heritage party members included in city’s election commissions