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18 February 2013 • 12:16 AMT
Foreign Minister votes for Armenia’s proliferation

Edward Nalbandian voted “for successful development and proliferation of Armenia, Artsakh and our compatriots worldwide.”

18 February 2013 • 12:11 AMT
33.9% voters cast ballots in Armenia’s elections as of 2 pm

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

18 February 2013 • 12:10 AMT
BBC journalists go on strike for 24 hours

On television, BBC Breakfast was broadcast from London by a single presenter, instead of its regular Salford hosts.

18 February 2013 • 12:09 AMT
Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” puppet hospital featurette

Tim Burton received his second animated feature nomination for “Frankenweenie,” perhaps his most personal movie yet.

18 February 2013 • 12:01 AMT
UN rep. says ‘time has come’ to refer Syria crimes to ICC

“I think it is urgent that the ICC takes up this case of very high officials,” UN human rights investigator Carla del Ponte said.

18 February 2013 • 11:50 AMT
Bundesbank says German economy on track to avoid recession

Governments are cutting spending and raising taxes to reduce heavy levels of debt, slowing their economies.

18 February 2013 • 11:48 AMT
“Henry” Oscar short nominee video released

In the film, Henry, an elderly concert pianist, undergoes a series of confusing experiences as he searches for his wife.

18 February 2013 • 11:43 AMT
“Blancanieves” wins 10 prizes at Spain’s Goya Awards

The Spanish Oscars gave “Blancanieves” the Best Film prize along with Best Actress for Maribel Verdú and Best Original Screenplay for Berger.

18 February 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Police seize 90kg of marijuana in Russian region

Officers posing as buyers bought over 90kg of the drug and then found another five bags during a search of the man’s home.

18 February 2013 • 11:31 AMT
Egypt’s constitutional court rejects election law

The court has returned the draft parliamentary electoral law to the Shura Council after making five observations on five articles.

18 February 2013 • 11:25 AMT
David Nalbandian climbs 78th in ATP ranking list

Novak Djokovic tops the list with 12920 points, followed by Roger Federer with 9855 points and Andy Murray with 8480 points.

18 February 2013 • 11:24 AMT
Some authorized reps. absent at polling stations

Serzh Sargsyan’s authorized representative said no incidents were reported, with polls following their normal course.

18 February 2013 • 11:20 AMT
BBC predicts Sargsyan’s presidential win with 60% vote

The vote has been condemned as not presenting voters with any real choice, as Sargsyan’s only credible opponents have withdrawn.

18 February 2013 • 11:04 AMT
Dustin Hoffman’s “Quartet” becomes indie box office hit

Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and Billy Connolly star in the tale of a group of retired musicians.

18 February 2013 • 11:03 AMT
Yahoo Japan, GREE confirm mobile games joint venture

A GREE representative confirmed that, as is expected, the joint-venture “will be focused on the Japanese market”.

18 February 2013 • 10:58 AMT
“Burning Love,” “Halo” win top honors at Steamy Awards

The top winners were a mix of YouTube stalwarts like Phil DeFranco and KassemG, who boast millions of subscribers on the web video portal.

18 February 2013 • 10:51 AMT
Foxconn chairman confirms expansion in Taiwan

Foxconn is also in negotiations with the mayor of New Taipei City and will reconstruct its facilities in the city in the future.

18 February 2013 • 10:48 AMT
Apple signs $159mln contract with NZ police

The police said the deal covers 6,000 police officers receiving an iPhone, and 3,900 of those officers will also be given an iPad.

18 February 2013 • 10:38 AMT
EU foreign ministers discussing Syria violence

But several European Union foreign ministers said on their way into the meeting that they opposed taking that step.

18 February 2013 • 10:34 AMT
Al Qaeda claims responsibility for deadly Baghdad blasts

At least eight car bombs exploded near shops, restaurants in Baghdad’s busy commercial streets on February 17.

18 February 2013 • 10:27 AMT
Davutoğlu says no connection between jihad and terrorism

“Jihad is a sacred notion; let’s not taint this notion by using it like neo-cons and pro-Israelis in America,” Davutoğlu said.

18 February 2013 • 10:19 AMT
Russian banks need $100bn extra capital: CB

“This means banks can cover a considerable part of their requirement for capital with their profits,” Simanovsky said.

18 February 2013 • 10:13 AMT
Assange outlines scenario to return home

If Britain failed to back off “the political costs of the current standoff will be higher still,” WikiLeaks founder said.

18 February 2013 • 10:05 AMT
Venezuela’s Chavez makes surprise return from Cuba

“I remain attached to Christ and trusting in my nurses and doctors. Onwards to victory forever!” the Venezuelan President tweeted.

18 February 2013 • 09:57 AMT
Armenian PM says RPA stands for cooperation, tolerance

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, accompanied by his spouse and children attended the polling station 10/21.

18 February 2013 • 09:33 AMT
Indonesia floods, landslides leave 15 dead

Thousands of people fled their homes in the provincial capital Manado and surrounding areas to escape the floods.

18 February 2013 • 09:25 AMT
United Russia lawmaker’s concrete-encased body found

Yevgeny Kharitonov, a former Moscow Region housing utilities official, who was detained on suspicion of ordering Pakhomov’s murder.

18 February 2013 • 09:14 AMT
Israeli ex-FM Lieberman fraud trial begins

During the trial, Lieberman won’t be able to keep his post in the Cabinet, but will continue to perform his duties as a member of parliament.

18 February 2013 • 09:06 AMT
Ter-Petrossian ready to vote for all presidential candidates

The first president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrossian attended the polling station at No. 24 Spendiarov School to vote in the election.

18 February 2013 • 08:58 AMT
Shia Muslim Hazaras refusing to bury Pakistan bomb dead

They blocked a road and refused to carry out the traditional ritual of burying the Hazara dead until action was taken against the bombers.