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07 February 2013 • 05:17 AMT
Microsoft, Symantec disrupt global cyber crime operation

The companies offered free tools to clean machines through messages that were automatically pushed out to infected computers.

06 February 2013 • 17:56 AMT
Candidate Hovannisian briefs voters on campaign program

Raffi Hovannisian underscored the role of respect in international relations and development of defense sector.

06 February 2013 • 17:44 AMT
Secrecy in Mideast defense makes countries ‘open to corruption’

There are no signs that Egypt’s elected leaders are working to open defense institutions to public oversight, Pyman said.

06 February 2013 • 17:32 AMT
MP offers youth parliament reps to attend NA meetings

Issues of concern and measures taken to activate relations with Russia and European countries were further discussed.

06 February 2013 • 17:28 AMT
iTunes hits 25 billion downloads

While iPod units are decreasing there were still over 32 million iPods sold in 2012 along with over 135 million iPhones.

06 February 2013 • 17:10 AMT
Armenian police discuss 8 cases on election violations

Armenian police have discussed 8 cases on election violations during the presidential election campaign.

06 February 2013 • 17:09 AMT
French-owned tanker seized off Ivory Coast freed

The diesel tanker was seized off Ivory Coast’s port city of Abidjan with a crew that included Africans and Asians.

06 February 2013 • 17:09 AMT
Meghri hydropower plant to be put into operation in 5 years

After completion of the construction, Iranian Farat-Sepasat company will assume the operation of the plant for 15 years.

06 February 2013 • 17:08 AMT
Azerbaijan concerned over Armenia’s joining COPUOS

Dwelling on Armenia’s accession to COPUOS, international media hailed Armenia’s vast scientific potential.

06 February 2013 • 17:00 AMT
Progress in talks depends on U.S. ‘goodwill’ – envoy

“Our attitude to this proposal is positive … but I ask you Russians, how much do you believe Americans?” Sajjadi said.

06 February 2013 • 16:46 AMT
European rep. attends Turkish journalists’ trial

“It was shocking for us to hear that normal journalistic activity can be considered illegal and an act of terror,” König said.

06 February 2013 • 16:13 AMT
Madonna to auction tour costumes for Hurricane Sandy relief

She will sell off outfits including the majorette costume and caged basque which she wore on stage during her ‘MDNA’ world tour.

06 February 2013 • 15:56 AMT
Candidate Ghukasyan refuses to receive IV therapy

The candidate, who has been on hunger strike for the past 17 days, is under consistent medical supervision.

06 February 2013 • 15:48 AMT
ECA agrees to expel clubs for match-fixing, racism

The 200-member ECA meeting approved the measure that also allows it to kick clubs out for doping or racism.

06 February 2013 • 15:32 AMT
Sambo isn’t promoted in Armenia – federation head

As Levon Hayrapetyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Armenian sambo wrestlers won 38 medals in 2012.

06 February 2013 • 15:09 AMT
Armenia’s Afghan war veterans to endorse President Sargsyan

The Union head offered to back the incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan, with the proposal adopted unanimously.

06 February 2013 • 14:55 AMT
Yerevan and Yerevan Residents NGO to back current leader

NGO head said Serzh Sargsyan’s election program is realistic, ensuring secure future for further generations.

06 February 2013 • 14:43 AMT
2026 cases of violence against women reported in Armenia in 2012

Nelly Duryan said public confidence in police grew, with the number of families with similar problems currently totaling 400.

06 February 2013 • 14:27 AMT
Prosperous Armenia rep says she doesn’t see herself as mayor

Naira Zohrabyan said she is quite pleased with the post of the chair of parliamentary committee on European integration.

06 February 2013 • 14:04 AMT
Candidate Aram Harutyunyan to leave presidential race

Aram Harutyunyan has announced a decision to go on hunger strike for a day and further withdraw candidacy on Feb 8.

06 February 2013 • 13:34 AMT
Hovik Hayrapetyan successful at Moscow Open chess festival

Armenia’s Hovik Hayrapetyan scored 3,5 points to be 0,5 point behind the leader of Moscow Open tournament A.

06 February 2013 • 13:26 AMT
Russia, Armenia build ties as they see fit – envoy

Vladimir Dorokhin: Russia’s military cooperation with Armenia is transparent, with the full list of weapon supplies to Armenia reported to UN.

06 February 2013 • 13:25 AMT
Armenian, Latvian border guards may step up cooperation

Latvian official hailed the prospects for deepening of cooperation between Armenia and Latvian border guards.

06 February 2013 • 13:22 AMT
OIC summit kicks off in Cairo, focuses on Syria

Mohamed Mursi urged all OIC members to support the Syrian opposition’s efforts to unite and bring about change.

06 February 2013 • 13:15 AMT
Persian-language signs to be put at Meghri-Yerevan border customs

Guide-books, road maps and other information have also been published to facilitate the Iranian tourists’ travel in Armenia.

06 February 2013 • 13:08 AMT
Hackers target Raffi Hovannisian’s website

As Heritage party spokesman Hovsep Khurshudyan said, the site was targeted by an Armenia-based hacker.

06 February 2013 • 13:05 AMT
French troops clash with Islamist extremists in Mali

“It’s a real war … when we go outside of the center of cities that have been taken, we meet residual jihadists,” Le Drian said.

06 February 2013 • 12:53 AMT
EU to consider adding Hezbollah to terrorist groups list

However, Maja Kocijancic said listing the group was just one of several options and said no decision had been taken.

06 February 2013 • 12:52 AMT
NCFA to assist in Syrian Armenians’ job placement

According to Deputy Economy Minister, a job placement possibility in tourist sector is being studied, along with a housing problem.

06 February 2013 • 12:46 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.03 Feb 6

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406.03 on February 6, increasing by 0.24 point compared to February 5.