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26 January 2013 • 07:49 AMT
Iran would consider any attack on Syria attack on itself – official

In September, an Iranian military official was quoted as saying Iran would take action if the United States was to attack Syria.

26 January 2013 • 07:43 AMT
Islamic militant groups clash in Pakistan

An officer speaking on condition of anonymity said most of the dead were militants but some local tribesmen were also killed.

26 January 2013 • 07:36 AMT
Attackers blow up Yemen’s main oil pipeline

“The army is on the trail of the saboteurs and technical teams will immediately start repairing the damage,” the source said.

26 January 2013 • 07:30 AMT
U.S. preparing ‘surgical’ military operation in Iran

“You could under a certain situation, if worse comes to worst, end up with a surgical operation,” Israeli Defense Minister said.

26 January 2013 • 07:21 AMT
Obama voices support for France’s military intervention in Mali

The United States also was providing intelligence to France, drawing on its network of satellites and surveillance drones.

26 January 2013 • 07:13 AMT
Rain, flooding stops coal exports in Australia’s Queensland

Australia is the world’s largest metallurgical coal exporter, accounting for roughly two-thirds of global trade.

26 January 2013 • 06:04 AMT
Samsung officially announces Galaxy Xcover 2 smartphone

It’s powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, as well as sporting a 4.0-inch WVGA (480 x 800) TFT screen.

26 January 2013 • 05:55 AMT
Exxon overtakes Apple as ‘most valuable company’

Meanwhile, Exxon Mobil’s relatively steady stock price rose today to $91.73, bringing their market cap to $418.23 billion.

26 January 2013 • 05:48 AMT
Murray says ‘satisfied’ with Australian Open win over Federer

Murray insisted that he had not panicked as the decider loomed, gathering himself for a final push. “I was playing well,” he said.

26 January 2013 • 05:41 AMT
Armstrong to cooperate with efforts to “clean up cycling”

Last week, Lance Armstrong admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France seven times.

26 January 2013 • 05:36 AMT
ANI releases Centuries of Genocide textbook 4th edition

The chapter on the Armenian Genocide, previously issued under the title Century of Genocide, is authored by Dr. Rouben Adalian.

26 January 2013 • 05:20 AMT
At least 50 killed in Venezuela prison riot

It is thought that the search was aimed at disarming gangs within the prison and had been planned for some time.

26 January 2013 • 05:16 AMT
N. Korea almost ready for nuke test, U.S. institute says

The North said a nuclear test was part of “upcoming” action but did not say exactly when or where it would take place.

26 January 2013 • 05:13 AMT
Armenians jeopardized in Istanbul

Every now and then, Istanbul turns into a city that poses extreme danger to Armenians. This does not mean it had been safe otherwise; still, sometimes Armenians are facing really hard times. Massacres of 1955 which affected Armenians and Jews along with the Greeks were meticulously planned within Turkey’s state policy.

26 January 2013 • 05:04 AMT
Egypt deploys troops in Suez after nine killed in clashes

Eight of the dead, including a policeman, were shot dead in Suez, and another was shot and killed in the city of Ismailia.

25 January 2013 • 17:57 AMT
CIS observers say cooperation with police important

Deputy chief of Armenian police met with a group of CIS observers led by Deputy CIS Executive Secretary.

25 January 2013 • 17:41 AMT
President says OSCE/ODIHR observer mission important

Armenian presidential candidate Serzh Sargsyan met the head of OSCE/ODIHR observer mission Heidi Tagliavini.

25 January 2013 • 17:29 AMT
David Nalbandian says Davis Cup his main motivation

Nalbandian: I have a huge desire to win the Davis Cup and I’ll continue to pursue it for as long as I’ll play.

25 January 2013 • 17:09 AMT
3 Armenian sportsmen to participate in European archery championship

The championship will determine Armenia’s squad for Poland-hosted European winter championship.

25 January 2013 • 16:41 AMT
Paper says Prosperous Armenia reps backing current leader

A number of Prosperous Armenia representatives are visiting the campaign headquarters of the Republican Party of Armenia.

25 January 2013 • 16:22 AMT
Armenian Ombudsman’s office staff visit candidate in hunger strike

Employees of Armenian Human Rights Defender’s office visited presidential candidate Andreas Ghukasyan in hunger strike.

25 January 2013 • 16:03 AMT
TNS opinion names Heritage leader incumbent president’s main rival

TNS opinion presented the results of the ‘Political landscape in Armenia ahead of presidential elections” public opinion poll.

25 January 2013 • 15:36 AMT
Paris hosts presentation of “Armenian history” book

Armenian community representatives, journalists, cultural workers and NGO representatives attended the event.

25 January 2013 • 15:14 AMT
Average monthly salary totals AMD 121 374 in 2012

4.2% and 5,5% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations in Dec-Jan 2012 against 2011 results.

25 January 2013 • 15:06 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.29 Jan 25

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406.29 on January 25, increasing by 1.14 point compared to January 24.

25 January 2013 • 15:00 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

From January 14-20, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 30 bln., while USD loans amounted to 41.3 mln.

25 January 2013 • 14:53 AMT
CIS observer hails conditions for monitoring elections in Armenia

Armenian Foreign Minister met with a group of CIS observers, led by Deputy CIS Executive Secretary Vladimir Gorkun.

25 January 2013 • 14:24 AMT
Free Democrats party not to back any of presidential candidates

Free Democrats party has resolved against backing any of the candidates at 2013 presidential elections.

25 January 2013 • 14:15 AMT
Armenia reports 7.2 % economic activity index in 2012

In Jan-Dec 2012, consumer prices grew by 2.6 %, with 2.1% inflation recorded in December as compared with November.

25 January 2013 • 13:43 AMT
Hopeful urges president to provide fair competition ahead of vote

Raffi Hovannisian slammed current presidential race as unequal and non-constitutional, calling Serzh Sargsyan to address the problem.