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29 January 2013 • 12:00 AMT
French court suspends Peugeot Citroen restructuring plans

The plans are controversial in France, as they involve 8,000 job cuts in the country and closure of a Paris factory.

29 January 2013 • 11:56 AMT
Wong Kar Wai named Berlin Film Fest jury president

Among the titles vying for prizes are Panahi’s “Closed Curtain,” Soderbergh’s “Side Effects,” David Gordon Green’s “Prince Avalanche.”

29 January 2013 • 11:51 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: Jan 28-Feb 3 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price grosses 20214.39 (+58.63), release price: 21972.16 (+68.72); silver: purchase price: 383.13 (+8.37).

29 January 2013 • 11:41 AMT
Poll: Armenian voters not interested in pledges to fight oligarchy

“Sociometer” sociological center conducted a survey aimed at revealing public expectations from Armenia’s 4th president.

29 January 2013 • 11:38 AMT
George Clooney’s top secret Disney project gets new title

The aura of mystery that surrounds the project is to be expected given that the script is being written with Damon Lindelof.

29 January 2013 • 11:35 AMT
NBC orders Charlize Theron’s “Hatfields & McCoys” drama pilot

In the new version, the families have moved to nearby Pittsburgh, where a startling death rekindles the feud.

29 January 2013 • 11:21 AMT
Syrian troops reportedly fighting rebels over prison

Doctors Without Borders said last month the city is being shelled and bombed by government forces almost daily.

29 January 2013 • 11:17 AMT
UK to send about 40 military advisors to Mali

The decision is likely to be confirmed at a meeting in Brussels. Separately, officials are meeting in Ethiopia.

29 January 2013 • 11:09 AMT
Coach says Armenia vs Czechia match will be crucial

Vardan Minasyan: Armenia football team will address a number of problems during the team practice session.

29 January 2013 • 11:01 AMT
Kurdish rebels seek to halt Turkey hostilities in February – report

The conflict is the chief domestic problem facing Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan after 10 years in power.

29 January 2013 • 10:48 AMT
Armenian, Russian defense ministers discuss cooperation

Minister Shoigu, in turn, noted that Armenian-Russian cooperation program will be confirmed in February.

29 January 2013 • 10:45 AMT
Canon unveils three new compact PowerShot cameras

Battery life can be extended via Eco Mode, and a handful of filters are in place, including Toy Camera and Fisheye.

29 January 2013 • 10:37 AMT
Twitter named fastest-growing social network in 2012

More than one-fifth (21 percent) of the global internet population now actively use Twitter on a monthly basis.

29 January 2013 • 10:27 AMT
Gyumri Mayor, CIS observers discuss presidential polls

Issues related to the electoral-processes and presidential candidates’ visits to the city were further discussed.

29 January 2013 • 10:23 AMT
Nokia to invest $250mln in mobile ecosystem development

NGP will work on hunting down potential new mobile success stories, hoping to repeat its previous successes.

29 January 2013 • 10:14 AMT
Heydar Aliyev Foundation petition posted on White House website

Another petition urging for opening of Armenian-Turkish border was earlier posted on the White House website.

29 January 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Half of Singapore’s population may be foreigners by 2030

“We do not expect our TFR to improve to the replacement rate of 2.1 in the short term,” the paper said.

29 January 2013 • 09:48 AMT
Egyptian military chief warns of ‘collapse of the state’

The remarks of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi were published on the official Facebook page of the army spokesman.

29 January 2013 • 09:39 AMT
20 believed to be dead as plane crashes in Kazakhstan

A SCAT statement says 15 passengers and five crew members were aboard the plane and no survivors have been reported.

29 January 2013 • 09:36 AMT
Ukrainian Museum of National History to host Armenian exhibition

Exhibits documenting Ukraine’s Armenian community’s culture will be showcased at Ukrainian Museum of National History.

29 January 2013 • 09:29 AMT
UN: over 700,000 Syrian refugees registered in neighboring countries

“We are trying to clear a backlog of people because the numbers have gone up so dramatically in Jordan and Lebanon,” Wilkes said.

29 January 2013 • 09:06 AMT
Memo on establishment of CSTO academy in Armenia to be signed

Upon completion of the meeting a memorandum envisaging establishment of CSTO Academy in Armenia will be inked.

29 January 2013 • 08:41 AMT
Gallup Organization: 61% voters expected to go to the polls

The Gallup Organization has conducted a public opinion poll ahead of Armenian presidential elections.

29 January 2013 • 08:16 AMT
Armenian President, CSTO Secretary General discuss cooperation

CSTO Secretary General congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on the 21st anniversary of Armenian army formation.

29 January 2013 • 08:09 AMT
Kasparov congratulates Carlsen on Tata Steel 2013 win

Candidates Tournament is due on March 14-April 2 in London, with Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian to participate.

29 January 2013 • 07:48 AMT
Guatemala former military leader faces trial for genocide

The ruling clears the way for a three-judge to try the former president and another former military man, Jose Mauricio Rodriguez.

29 January 2013 • 07:39 AMT
Suicide bomber blows himself up near Somali presidential palace

“The man blew up himself near a wall between the Ethiopian embassy and the Somali PM’s residence,” the guard said.

29 January 2013 • 07:32 AMT
NASDAQ OMX Armenia lists 1st issue of SAS Group bonds

The issue will be traded under SASGB1 ticker symbol. Ameriabank CJSC was underwriter of this issue of corporate bonds.

29 January 2013 • 07:28 AMT
Russia plans annual Antarctic geological research

The plan, outlining the activities of the Russian Antarctic Expedition in 2013-2017, includes further drilling at Lake Vostok.

29 January 2013 • 07:24 AMT
David Nalbandian says Davis Cup important event

Nalbandian: Doubles is an important point, and Horacio Zeballos and I will do the utmost to emerge victorious.