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18 February 2013 • 15:55 AMT
Armenian citizens to stage sit-in to protest Feb 18 elections

The sit-in will be followed by a protect action outside the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Feb 19.

18 February 2013 • 15:43 AMT
5 workers shot at Anglo American Platinum mine in S. Africa

Amplats raised the ire of labor and the government when it said it planned to mothball two South African mines, sell another and cut 14,000 jobs.

18 February 2013 • 15:40 AMT
Human rights activist: Sargsyan reps enjoy privileges

Avetik Ishkhanyan briefed on the cases of election frauds recorded by observers during Feb 18 presidential polls.

18 February 2013 • 15:37 AMT
EU extends sanctions against Syria for 3 months

EU govts. said they would amend an arms embargo to provide more non-lethal support and technical assistance to protect civilians.

18 February 2013 • 15:30 AMT
Heritage official slams soaring electoral violations

Hovsep Khurshudyan: current polls look like a nightmare, with twice as many violations noted over the last two hours.

18 February 2013 • 15:21 AMT
CEC discusses 50 reports on election frauds

Central Election Commission of Armenia has discussed 50 reports on voting violations during Feb 18 presidential polls.

18 February 2013 • 15:17 AMT
Situation at Armenia border calm despite Azeri violations at contact line

According to Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman, the situation in border villages of Tavush province can be assessed as normal.

18 February 2013 • 15:00 AMT
Jennifer Lawrence joins Christian Bale in FBI Abscam operation pic

The film puts Lawrence back in business with Russell and Cooper, her cohorts on The Weinstein Company’s “Silver Linings Playbook.”

18 February 2013 • 14:46 AMT
50% voters cast ballots in Armenia’s elections as of 5 pm

According to a member of the Central Election Commission, 246 352 (29.87%) voters cast ballots in Yerevan.

18 February 2013 • 14:31 AMT
Iran criticizes major powers’ plan to ease gold sanctions

The Islamic Republic started building the Fordow plant inside a mountain in secret as early as 2006, to protect it from air strikes.

18 February 2013 • 14:30 AMT
1st trailer for “Hannibal” NBC drama series

Staying true to the scary tale of the most popular killer in American film history, the promo boasts eerie scenes.

18 February 2013 • 14:17 AMT
OSCE mission to monitor Karabakh-Azerbaijan contact line

The NKR authorities expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the OSCE mission members.

18 February 2013 • 14:15 AMT
Emmy winner Kyle Chandler to topline Ridley Scott’s “Vatican” pilot

“Vatican” is described as a provocative thriller about spirituality and power set against political machinations within the Catholic church.

18 February 2013 • 14:11 AMT
LG to invest $650mln in OLED manufacturing

LG has invested heavily in OLED technology and has shown off prototype OLED televisions in the past few years.

18 February 2013 • 14:03 AMT
Sony slashes PlayStation Vita price in Japan

Beginning late next week, both the Wi-Fi-only and 3G-connected versions of the Vita will drop to 19,980 yen including taxes.

18 February 2013 • 13:55 AMT
Increased Azeri ceasefire violation at contact line

Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army’s press service said.

18 February 2013 • 13:51 AMT
A third of Britons would vote to stay in EU – poll

33% of voters would support Cameron’s call to remain in the bloc, with 50% wanting to leave and 17% not planning to vote.

18 February 2013 • 13:50 AMT
Guillermo del Toro shares vision on “Pasific Rim” sequel

Charlie Hunnam, who leads the upcoming “Pac Rim”, reportedly has been poised to reunite with del Toro in “Crimson Peak.”

18 February 2013 • 13:42 AMT
Russia offers ammunition production deal to UEA

Defense firm Pribor supplies its products to 30 countries and another 15 states have ammunition manufacturing licenses.

18 February 2013 • 13:34 AMT
Azeri expert comments on strain in Baku-Moscow relations

“Russia wasn’t happy about Azeri support of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili’s leadership,” Arastun Orujlu said.

18 February 2013 • 13:10 AMT
Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis in “Oz: The Great and Powerful” clip

Directed by Sam Raimi, the fantasy movie will make its way out onto the U.S. cinemas on March 8.

18 February 2013 • 13:08 AMT
Candidate Hayrikyan votes ‘for Armenia that belongs to people’

A candidate in presidential election Paruyr Hayrikyan cast his ballot in the village of Gokht, Kotayk province of Armenia.

18 February 2013 • 13:03 AMT
Azeri, Armenian Foreign Ministers may meet in Paris next week

Jacques Faure: the OSCE MG mediators plan to meet with the ministers in Paris before their visit to the region.

18 February 2013 • 13:01 AMT
Bruce Willis’ “A Good Day To Die Hard” tops foreign box office

Finishing a distant No. 2 was Django Unchained, which had been the No. 1 overseas box office draw for the previous four weekends.

18 February 2013 • 12:53 AMT
Facebook going to pay no tax in U.S.

Companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Google are all under intense pressure to cough up the money they’ve avoided paying.

18 February 2013 • 12:35 AMT
BBC orders Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” adaptation

Andrew Davies, known for his 1995 TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth, will write the script.

18 February 2013 • 12:34 AMT
Heathrow airport reports 8% rise in revenues

Heathrow wants regulators to allow it to increase charges for airlines to use the airport, between 2014 and 2019.

18 February 2013 • 12:25 AMT
Bulgarian PM sacks Finance Minister amid nationwide protests

Thousands of protesters across the country accused the government of failing to improve their falling living standards.

18 February 2013 • 12:21 AMT
“Shopaholic” star Krysten Ritter cast in “Assistance” NBC comedy pilot

Ritter will play Nora, an idealistic assistant who strives to please her larger-than-life boss as she attempts to find balance in her own life.

18 February 2013 • 12:20 AMT
Candidate Bagratyan ‘mulling over post-election scenarios’

Hrant Bagratyan cited multiple incidents of electoral fraud, with Stepanavan residents brought to Yerevan to vote.