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14 February 2013 • 05:01 AMT
UK Foreign Secretary says intelligence sharing important

In his speech, Hague will outline a new approach to counter-terrorism that “supports justice and the rule of law as well as our security”.

13 February 2013 • 17:52 AMT
Armenian police deputy chief meets ICES delegation

The measures aimed at the elimination of voting list inaccuracies and application of international standards were summarized.

13 February 2013 • 17:15 AMT
CIS observer mission for Armenian presidential polls formed

CIS observer mission continues the monitoring of media coverage on presidential candidates’ election campaign.

13 February 2013 • 16:52 AMT
CCAF condemns French FM’s remarks on Turkey’s accession to EU

CCAF slams France’s decision to give its agreement to the opening of a new chapter in Turkey-EU negotiations.

13 February 2013 • 16:29 AMT
Armenia to participate in world’s leading organic exhibition

From Feb13-16, seven Armenian food processing companies will participate in BioFach 2013 in Nuremberg, Germany.

13 February 2013 • 16:19 AMT
Russia-based philanthropists to further support Artsakh

Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan met with a group of Russia-based philanthropists, born in the village of Vaghuhas

13 February 2013 • 16:02 AMT
81 people ready to join Armenian National Congress party

A statement on the formation of the ANC party was recently submitted to the Agency of the Public Register.

13 February 2013 • 15:52 AMT
ANC to discuss bloc’s new format

81 people have expressed readiness to join the Armenian National Congress (ANC) party, by signing the initiative.

13 February 2013 • 15:39 AMT
Ex-foreign ministry spokesman says Syria ‘out of control’

“I wish I could stay on Syrian soil but there is no place for moderation or compromise amid this chaos,” Makdissi said.

13 February 2013 • 15:30 AMT
Sargsyan says his election program comprises minimal risks

Armenian incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan visited Gegharkunik province as part of his election campaign.

13 February 2013 • 15:07 AMT
Several Armenian NGOs to support incumbent president

Artsvashen charity NGO has issued a statement on backing incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan in the upcoming elections.

13 February 2013 • 14:42 AMT
FIDE World Blitz & Rapid Championships to have 15 rounds

The events will be Swiss pairings tournaments and will be held over two days for Blitz and three days for Rapid.

13 February 2013 • 14:30 AMT
Armenian athletes to participate in European winter championships

Arsen Sargsyana and Amalya Sharoyan will represent Armenia at Germany-hosted European winter championships.

13 February 2013 • 14:13 AMT
Armenia to protest IOC decision to drop wrestling from Olympics

A decision on which sport will be added in 2020 will be made when the IOC meet in Buenos Aires in September.

13 February 2013 • 13:51 AMT
Presidential hopeful Hovannissian removes RPA candidate’s posters

Raffi Hovannissian stressed the need for the medical institutions not to get involved in political processes.

13 February 2013 • 13:34 AMT
Ambulance crew to watch by candidate Ghukasyan’s tent

Andrias Ghukasyan demands for the ruling party candidate Serzh Sargsyan to be disallowed to run for president.

13 February 2013 • 13:21 AMT
NASA reports alarming water loss in Middle East

“This rate of water loss is among the largest liquid freshwater losses on the continents,” the authors wrote in the study.

13 February 2013 • 13:12 AMT
Bank of England governor says “recovery is in sight”

The Bank’s last report in November said that inflation would fall back towards its 2% target in the second half of this year.

13 February 2013 • 13:06 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.74 Feb 13

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406.74 on February 13, increasing by 0.25 point compared to February 12.

13 February 2013 • 13:06 AMT
Green Day’s “Broadway Idiot” doc to premiere at SXSW fest

Directed by Doug Hamilton, the film tracks Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s foray into the world of musical theater.

13 February 2013 • 13:04 AMT
Egyptian forces flood smuggling tunnels to Gaza

“We are using water to close the tunnels by raising water from one of the wells,” an official said, declining to be named.

13 February 2013 • 13:00 AMT
VivaCell-MTS subscribers to exchange points on Valentine’s Day

Only on Feb 14-15, the program will enable the subscribers to exchange the points accumulated for a special holiday gift.

13 February 2013 • 12:55 AMT
“Ghost Rider” helmer to direct “The Vatican Tapes” thriller

The supernatural thriller centers on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong.

13 February 2013 • 12:46 AMT
EU expert: anti-discrimination law to foster Armenia’s development

Ms Manny briefed on international experience, noting drafting of a separate anti-discrimination law as the best option.

13 February 2013 • 12:45 AMT
Traditional Harisa festival held in Georgia

This holiday precedes Great Lent and is marked with traditional Harisa festival, which this time took place on Feb 10.

13 February 2013 • 12:44 AMT
Armef.com economy website launched in Armenia

It’s Armenia analytics magazine, providing an insight into Armenia’s economy and governmental policies, was also launched.

13 February 2013 • 12:36 AMT
Suspect detained in Syria-Turkey border blast probe

At least 14 people died and dozen others injured in the blast, which claimed to be targeting opposition figures.

13 February 2013 • 12:33 AMT
Rosneft signs deal to raise $14.2bn to buy AAR’s TNK-BP Stake

Rosneft has previously secured $30 billion in loan commitments from international lenders to finance the TNK-BP purchase.

13 February 2013 • 12:22 AMT
Maldives ex-President takes refuge in Indian embassy

Police would wait outside the high commission, said Imad Masood, spokesman for the country’s current president.

13 February 2013 • 12:13 AMT
Expert forecasts political struggle following Armenian elections

Karen Kocharyan: a political struggle will be waged right after the polls between the two wings of the ruling authorities.