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15 February 2013 • 17:12 AMT
RPA official doesn’t expert serious disorders after elections

Galust Sahakyan characterized current presidential race as effective, having enabled all candidates to fully implement their campaigns.

15 February 2013 • 17:09 AMT
N. Korea prepared to stage more nuke tests – report

“It’s all ready. A fourth and fifth nuclear test and a rocket launch could be conducted soon, possibly this year,” the source said.

15 February 2013 • 17:00 AMT
No alternative to peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict – Estonia envoy

Vice-speaker of parliament Eduard Sharmazanov met with the Estonian Ambassador to Armenia Priit Turk.

15 February 2013 • 16:43 AMT
Chavez’ first post-surgery images released

The 58-year-old is shown smiling as he lies in bed reading a newspaper, with his two daughters at his side.

15 February 2013 • 16:42 AMT
Finland investigating Syria arms smuggling attempt

The container appeared have been sent from Russia to Syria, customs said, adding that there had been no requests for permission of such a delivery.

15 February 2013 • 16:17 AMT
Samsung Galaxy smartwatch photo leaked – report

The news follows reports that Apple has a large development team working on an iOS-powered watch with a curved display.

15 February 2013 • 16:13 AMT
Archos rolls out Platinum line of Android tablets

The French manufacturer is targeting all areas of the spectrum with the quad-core devices, launching 8-inch, 9.7-inch and 11.6-inch models.

15 February 2013 • 16:03 AMT
Berlinale screens “Dark Blood”, River Phoenix’s last film

In “Dark Blood”, Phoenix starred a young widower who retreats to the desert after his wife dies of radiation following nuclear tests near their home.

15 February 2013 • 15:50 AMT
“The Host” trailer features Diane Kruger, Saoirse Ronan

“The Host” is a love story set in the future, where Earth is occupied by a species who erase the minds of their human hosts.

15 February 2013 • 15:42 AMT
Thousands of Islamists rally against violence in Cairo

The “Together against Violence” rally was called by a hardline Salafi Islamist group that waged an armed revolt against the state in the 1990s.

15 February 2013 • 15:35 AMT
Ukrainian Minister visits Chernobyl nuke plant after roof collapse

Wall panels and parts of the roof caved in in the machine hall at the plant’s Unit 4, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster in 1986.

15 February 2013 • 15:20 AMT
Afghan army training women special forces troops

President Barack Obama is to withdraw about half of the 66,000 US troops now in Afghanistan within a year.

15 February 2013 • 15:02 AMT
Syria airport fighting kills 150 – activists

Rebels have captured most of the “Brigade 80” base, responsible for protecting the area, as well as an army checkpoint.

15 February 2013 • 14:47 AMT
Pakistani soldier killed in clash with India in Kashmir

Last month, three Pakistani and two Indian soldiers were killed in a series of attacks along the Line of Control.

15 February 2013 • 14:37 AMT
Central Russia meteorite injury toll reaches 500

A meteorite shot across the sky and exploded over central Russia sending fireballs crashing to Earth, shattering windows and damaging buildings.

15 February 2013 • 14:12 AMT
FILA to debate president Raphael Martinetti dismissal

“The president who factually brought wrestling to ruin must quit,” Russian wrestling federation leader Mikhail Mamiashvili said.

15 February 2013 • 13:58 AMT
Extortion attempt on Zvartnots airport chief

Karen Simonyan has been addressing threatening letters to Juan Pablo Kechijian, trying to extort AMD 80 million.

15 February 2013 • 13:42 AMT
Egyptian security officials seize explosives headed to Sinai

In the past two years, Egypt’s Interior Ministry has confiscated hundreds of weapons smuggled from Libya.

15 February 2013 • 13:36 AMT
Fox to remake “The Break-Up Man” German hit comedy

Starring and directed by Matthias Schweighöfer, “The Break-Up Man” about a guy who specializes in helping couples separate.

15 February 2013 • 13:32 AMT
VivaCell-MTS starts selling Alcatel OT 810D phone

According to the company’s press office, the phone costs AMD 39900, with the sum possible to be paid in parts.

15 February 2013 • 13:23 AMT
Russian army general staff chief visits Armenia

Gerasimov met Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, with a visit to Russian military base in Gyumri planned.

15 February 2013 • 13:19 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.55 Feb 15

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406.55 on February 15, decreasing by 0.05 point compared to February 14.

15 February 2013 • 13:18 AMT
Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth team for cyberthriller

The storyline is said to revolve around cyber-terrorism; other plot details are being kept under wraps, including Hemsworth’s role.

15 February 2013 • 13:10 AMT
Bankers: U.S. sanctions killing off Turkey’s gold-for-gas trade with Iran

“They have to prove what they are buying … so gold exports will definitely fall,” a senior Turkish banker said.

15 February 2013 • 12:26 AMT
ICES mission, Armenian FM discuss upcoming elections

ICES members and Edward Nalbandian conducted a comparative analysis of the presidential and 2012 parliamentary vote.

15 February 2013 • 12:23 AMT
Feb 16-17 announced working days for CBA

The decision stems from the necessity to ensure the implementation of the payment by the presidential candidates.

15 February 2013 • 12:23 AMT
Jason Ritter to topline “Friends & Family” Fox‘s comedy pilot

“Friends & Family” focuses on Gavin (Ritter) and Stacey, who try to maintain their relationship while combining their polarizing families’ lives.

15 February 2013 • 12:21 AMT
Facebook wins court battle against German privacy watchdog

It argues the ban on fake names breaches German privacy laws and European rules designed to protect free speech online.

15 February 2013 • 12:11 AMT
“Fight Club” helmer directs Justin Timberlake’s “Suit & Tie” music video

David Fincher has a collection of MTV Video Music Awards for directing Madonna’s “Express Yourself” in 1989 and “Vogue” a year later.

15 February 2013 • 12:06 AMT
France returns Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish owners’ heirs

The six works from the Neumann collection are to be restored to his grandson Tom Selldorff, now 82 and a resident of the U.S.