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12 February 2013 • 07:48 AMT
798 mln Android smartphones to be active by Dec 2013 – study

Markkanen believes that tablets will experience growth of 125 percent, which will see 268 million tablets being active at yearend.

12 February 2013 • 07:47 AMT
Armenia’s line-up for Wrestling World Cup announced

Armenia’s Greco-Roman wrestling team has been conducting a practice session starting Feb 3, chief coach said.

12 February 2013 • 07:46 AMT
Adobe slashes price of some of products in Australia

Adobe has pledged to cut the price of its Creative Cloud suite so that local users pay the same price as U.S. consumers.

12 February 2013 • 07:42 AMT
Sony rolls out Android Jelly Bean update for several Xperia phones

The camera will now sport a new auto scene setting and a single touch button in order to switch between front and rear cameras.

12 February 2013 • 07:36 AMT
David Nalbandian to face Jorge Aguilar in Sao Paulo

Nalbandian and Rafael Nadal will rival Spain’s Guillermo García López and Pablo Andújar in doubles.

12 February 2013 • 07:23 AMT
Lionel Messi-inspired ‘Inmessionante’ enters Spanish dictionary

The word in question is “inmessionante”, and is defined in the dictionary as the perfect way to play football.

12 February 2013 • 07:13 AMT
Vanes Martirosyan may take on Javier Maciel

WBO Latin champion Javier Maciel scored a fifth round TKO over Emilio Julio Julio on February 9.

12 February 2013 • 06:44 AMT
N. Korea confirms third underground nuclear test

The U.S. and North Korea’s neighbors fear Pyongyang’s ultimate goal is to produce a device small enough to fit on a long-range missile.

12 February 2013 • 06:38 AMT
Egyptians mark anniversary of Mubarak fall with protests

Protesters locked the doors of the main administrative building for state services just outside the subway station at Tahrir Square.

12 February 2013 • 06:15 AMT
Oil prices slip as supply remains ample

In London, Brent crude, used to price international varieties of oil, rose 5 cents to $117.26 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.

12 February 2013 • 06:11 AMT
Hagel says U.S.-Armenia defense relationship sound

Of special concern were statements by Chuck Hagel opposing official U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.

12 February 2013 • 06:01 AMT
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on N. Korea

Diplomats say Pyongyang’s ally Beijing could be expected to put up some resistance to tough new sanctions to avoid angering N. Korea.

12 February 2013 • 05:53 AMT
ALMA to host exhibit, lecture on Avarayr battle

The exhibit will showcase Vartanantz as a symbol of Armenian determination, martyrdom and heroism through paintings.

12 February 2013 • 05:37 AMT
Netanyahu: new centrifuges shorten Iran’s way to nuke bomb

Turning to Syria, the Israeli PM described it as an “undeveloped country with the world’s most developed weapons.”

12 February 2013 • 05:18 AMT
Vertu launches first Android-operated handset

Vertu handsets can only be purchased in 500 retail outlets, 70 of which are the company’s own boutiques, around the world.

12 February 2013 • 05:14 AMT
Biden ‘senses urgency’ to enact gun control laws

Many of the president’s proposals face tough opposition from gun enthusiasts led by the powerful National Rifle Association.

12 February 2013 • 05:07 AMT
Pentagon to extend family benefits to same-sex military couples

The move comes more than two years after the U.S. Congress repealed a ban on openly gay military members.

12 February 2013 • 05:05 AMT
N. Korea possibly conducts anticipated nuke test

A world nuclear test monitoring organization detected what it called an “unusual seismic event” in North Korea.

12 February 2013 • 05:00 AMT
Obama expected to issue order on defense against cyber attacks

“We know the executive order isn’t going to go as far as legislation could or will go, but it’s a good start,” the official said.

11 February 2013 • 17:56 AMT
Armenian deputy defense minister meets AUA delegation

Deputy minister Davit Tonoyan briefed on the results of Armenian soldiers’ educational evaluation survey.

11 February 2013 • 17:11 AMT
Yerevan to hold mayoral elections in May

Under RA law on local self-government in Yerevan, the city council consists of 65 members, elected for a four-year term.

11 February 2013 • 16:46 AMT
New Genocide bill submitted to French National Assembly

The draft law, based on the article criminalizing genocide and war crimes, was initiated by French MP Valérie Boyer.

11 February 2013 • 16:16 AMT
Armenian boxers to participate in 3 international tournaments

Chief coach of Armenian boxing team said the final squad will be formed following the country’s championship.

11 February 2013 • 15:56 AMT
Eurasianet: Turkish Orthodox Church linked to Hrant Dink murder

The Turkish Orthodox Church’s founder, Pavlos Karahisarithis was a Turkish-speaking, Greek Orthodox priest.

11 February 2013 • 15:33 AMT
ICES head meets Serzh Sargsyan campaign headquarters chief

Hovik Abrahamyan voiced confidence for the presidential vote to run smoother that 2012 parliamentary polls.

11 February 2013 • 15:18 AMT
RPA: Heritage party’s remarks remind of Bismarck quote

Edward Sharmazanov commented on Raffi Hovannisian election headquarters spokesman Hovsep Khurshudyan’s remarks.

11 February 2013 • 14:46 AMT
SCR cuts Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan ticket prices

South Caucasus Railway has announced lower prices for Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan train tickets for February, 2013.

11 February 2013 • 14:38 AMT
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group among calendar contest winners

Areximbank – Gazprombank Group was awarded a prize and a diploma in the nomination “for deep meaning and symbolism”.

11 February 2013 • 14:36 AMT
Berlusconi sex trial postponed until after election

Berlusconi has conducted a vigorous television campaign which has enabled him to pick up support in opinion polls.

11 February 2013 • 14:30 AMT
Several arrested in Acapulco tourist rape case

Gov. Angel Aguirre said two of those detained were also were being investigated in connection with another rape case.