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12 February 2013 • 12:36 AMT
Armenian federation: wrestling won’t be dropped from 2020 Olympics

Executive Board of International Olympic Committee suggested wrestling be dropped from 2020 Olympic Games.

12 February 2013 • 12:34 AMT
Armenians, Chechens in Moscow restaurant shoot-out

The shooting started when several dozens of Armenians, entered the restaurant’s banquet hall where they were awaited by 4 Chechens.

12 February 2013 • 12:32 AMT
Pope Benedict had heart pacemaker installed some time ago – Vatican

Father Federico Lombardi said the batteries on the appliance were replaced three months ago in a minor, routine intervention.

12 February 2013 • 12:20 AMT
Documentary on Georgia’s Armenians screened in Yerevan

The documentary presents the attitude of the Georgian authorities towards the national minorities in the country.

12 February 2013 • 12:13 AMT
Helena Bonham Carter to star in BBC’s “Burton & Taylor”

The film will chart the pair’s ill-fated appearance in a 1983 revival of the Noel Coward play, “Private Lives.”

12 February 2013 • 12:04 AMT
“Lost” star Josh Holloway joins CBS’s “Intelligence” drama

Holloway appeared in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and stars in the upcoming film “Battle of the Year: The Dream Team.”

12 February 2013 • 11:55 AMT
Thomas Kretschmann cast as Van Helsing in NBC’s “Dracula”

Based on a script by Cole Haddon, “Dracula” will feature Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”) posing as an American in Victorian London.

12 February 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Hayazn party hands over letter to Iranian ambassador

According to the party’s letter, 5-year lease agreement may negatively affect Armenian-Iranian friendly relations.

12 February 2013 • 11:44 AMT
Iranian envoy reminds Azerbaijan was established in 1918

Iran stands ready to cooperate with Armenia in the fields of economy, politics and culture, Iranian ambassador said.

12 February 2013 • 11:40 AMT
Russia’s Alrosa produces ‘unique’ diamond

That crystal, unclear and grayish-green in hue, was said by the company to be the fourth-heaviest diamond ever produced in Russia.

12 February 2013 • 11:35 AMT
Iran may allow IAEA inspectors to visit military site

“Discussion over visiting Parchin could be part of a deal” with the IAEA inspectors, Ramin Mehmanparast said.

12 February 2013 • 11:22 AMT
Ukrainian court delays trial of ex-PM Tymoshenko

After the initial conviction, the EU shelved planned landmark deals with Ukraine on political association and free trade.

12 February 2013 • 11:01 AMT
VivaCell-MTS to allocate AMD 1.204bln to culture ministry

VivaCell-MTS assigned about AMD 6.5 bln for implementation of cultural programs, with AMD 952.8 mln allotted in 2012.

12 February 2013 • 10:57 AMT
Candidate Ghukasyan’s laboratory tests reveal health problems

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

12 February 2013 • 10:54 AMT
Volkswagen says January sales up 17.4%

Europe’s largest automaker said overall January sales were up 17.4 percent to 491,900 from 419,100 in January 2012.

12 February 2013 • 10:52 AMT
Barclays to cut 3,700 jobs as it aims to reduce costs

Barclays – which currently employs 140,000 staff – said very few of the job losses would be in the UK.

12 February 2013 • 10:37 AMT
Turkish, French Foreign Ministers to meet in Paris

The two ministers will discuss Turkey’s EU accession talks, as well as the visit of French President to Turkey.

12 February 2013 • 10:23 AMT
Armenia reports growth of trafficking and sexual assault cases

The number of crimes in Armenia decreased by 4% in 2012, Deputy Prosecutor General Mnatsakan Sargsyan said.

12 February 2013 • 10:14 AMT
Obama calls N. Korea nuke test “highly provocative act”

“The United States will also continue to take steps necessary to defend ourselves and our allies,” Obama said.

12 February 2013 • 10:09 AMT
Italian defense firm CEO arrested on corruption charges

“There is a problem with the governance of Finmeccanica at the moment and we will face up to it,” Mario Monti said.

12 February 2013 • 09:56 AMT
Armenian athletes to participate in World Ski Championships

In a few days Italy will host the launch of World Ski Championships 2013, with 8 athletes to represent Armenia.

12 February 2013 • 09:53 AMT
Healthcare system development discussed in Artsakh

Artsakh leader hailed the work carried out by the authorities in recent years, directed towards increasing funds allocated to the sector.

12 February 2013 • 09:47 AMT
CCAF may join work on France’s new Genocide bill

A new bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial has been submitted to the French National Assembly on Feb 11.

12 February 2013 • 09:43 AMT
German FM calls for more sanctions against N. Korea

“Foreign Minister Westerwelle strongly condemns the nuclear test in North Korea,” the ministry said in a statement.

12 February 2013 • 09:40 AMT
Syrian rebels reportedly capture military air base in north

Rami Abdul-Rahman says the rebels took control of the al-Jarrah air base in the northern province of Aleppo.

12 February 2013 • 09:35 AMT
Iran converting higher-grade enriched uranium into fuel – official

“This work is being done and all its reports have been sent to the IAEAin a complete manner,” Ramin Mehmanparast said.

12 February 2013 • 09:09 AMT
Artsakh marks 25th anniversary of national liberation struggle

NKR’s Hadrut town hosted the first rally, with participants urging for reunification of Artsakh with Armenia.

12 February 2013 • 08:27 AMT
ArmenTel joins TeliaSonera company’s backbone network

ArmenTel CJSC (Beeline trademark) joined TeliaSonera telephone company’s new backbone network.

12 February 2013 • 07:59 AMT
Armenian, Georgian FMs discuss agreements reached

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Feb 11 with his Georgian counterpart Maia Panjikidze.

12 February 2013 • 07:53 AMT
Jazz musician Donald Byrd dies at 80

In 2000, the National Endowment for the Arts recognized Byrd as a Jazz Master, the nation’s highest jazz honor.