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21 January 2013 • 12:53 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406,84 Jan 21

The market average rate of USD on January 21 totaled AMD 406,84 increasing by 0,30 point compared to January 18.

21 January 2013 • 12:52 AMT
“Escape From Tomorrow” Sundance film trailer released

The black-and-white movie described as “surrealistic and genre-defying” is about a father’s descent into madness.

21 January 2013 • 12:46 AMT
Democratic Fatherland Party at the core of ANC young wing – leader

Democratic Fatherland Party pursued a difficult path since its formation, always acting as opposition, party leader said.

21 January 2013 • 12:39 AMT
“Warm Bodies” zombie romcom unveils new trailers

Directed by Jonathan Levine, the movie stars Nicholas Hoult, Rob Corddry, John Malkovich, Dave Franco and Cory Hardrict.

21 January 2013 • 12:38 AMT
Ex-IMF chief pays maid $1.5mln to settle ‘rape case’

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, 63, is still facing a probe in France into allegations that he was involved in procuring prostitutes.

21 January 2013 • 12:31 AMT
Leonardo DiCaprio to take a “long break” from acting – report

Though the “Titanic” star has prepared to pull himself from the big screen industry, his fans still have chances to see him in his upcoming films.

21 January 2013 • 12:16 AMT
Democratic Fatherland Party doesn’t mull leaving ANC- leader

Petros Makeyan said ANC is facing a serious crisis, citing 7% votes garnered at parliamentary elections as a proof.

21 January 2013 • 11:56 AMT
Filmmaker Karen Shahnazarov awarded with Order of Honor

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met Jan 21 with filmmaker, director general of the Mosfilm studios Karen Shahnazarov.

21 January 2013 • 11:46 AMT
Habitat for Humanity Armenia serves 1451 families in 2012

Habitat for Humanity Armenia provided an additional 283 people with financial literacy training and construction advice.

21 January 2013 • 11:31 AMT
Heritage leader calls for public struggle

Presidential candidate Raffi Hovannissian has voiced confidence for the public to regain power through struggle.

21 January 2013 • 10:54 AMT
Police urge Armenian presidential candidates to inform of meetings

Armenian police have urged the authorized representatives of the presidential candidates to inform of campaign schedule.

21 January 2013 • 10:40 AMT
Anonymous target Azeri Special State Protection Service

Anonymous published more than 1.7 GB of data allegedly stolen from Azeri Special State Protection Service.

21 January 2013 • 10:10 AMT
Gegard Mousasi working towards title shot

Gegard Mousasi will face current top contender Alexander Gustafsson in his home country of Sweden in April.

21 January 2013 • 10:00 AMT
Algerian source says 2 dead Islamist militants were Canadians

Algerian special forces discovered the bodies at the Tiguentourine gas plant near the town of In Amenas, the source said.

21 January 2013 • 09:55 AMT
Sources: U.S. drone kills 4 suspected al Qaeda militants in Yemen

Tribal sources said a pilotless plane had attacked a car on a main road linking the capital Sanaa with Maarib.

21 January 2013 • 09:46 AMT
Obama inaugural address sets stage for looming debates

President Barack Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the country’s future

21 January 2013 • 09:39 AMT
Victim in Vanadzor Chemical Plant blast identified

The victim in January 21 Vanadzor Chemical Plant blast has been identified as D. Asatryan, born in 1990.

21 January 2013 • 09:27 AMT
1 dead in Vanadzor Chemical Plant blast

A blast occurred in Vanadzor Chemical Plant, in Armenia’s province of Lori, earlier on Jan 21, leaving one dead.

21 January 2013 • 09:15 AMT
Foreign Ministry addresses issue of UNDP office transfer to Turkey

Cyprus and Slovenia have already joined the call, with Russia also having expressed concerns over the plan.

21 January 2013 • 08:50 AMT
Childhood asthma cases drop after smoking ban

A study showed a 12% drop in the first year after the law to stop smoking in enclosed public places came into force.

21 January 2013 • 08:41 AMT
Colombia’s Farc rebels end two-month-long ceasefire

The talks aim to end five decades of an armed conflict that has killed an estimated 600,000 people in Colombia.

21 January 2013 • 08:36 AMT
Asian markets pull back from highs, yen volatile

Asian shares pulled back from multimonth highs while the yen firmed after touching a new low in choppy trade.

21 January 2013 • 08:25 AMT
North Korea allows foreign mobile use

Visitors can now buy a SIM card at airport, which will let them make international calls. But they cannot make local calls.

21 January 2013 • 08:14 AMT
India gang-rape case to begin in new fast-track court

Some activists have raised concerns that the fast-track court system was not the answer to protect women.

21 January 2013 • 08:03 AMT
Presidential campaign officially launches in Armenia

All candidates will be provided with 60 and 120 minutes of free airtime on public TV and public radio respectively.

21 January 2013 • 07:48 AMT
Levon Aronian climbs 3rd in Tata Steel Chess 2013

Tata Steel Chess Festival is ongoing in Dutch town of Wijk aan Zee, with Levon Aronian climbing to the 3rd place.

21 January 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Candidate goes on strike as presidential campaign launches

As for Radio Hay director, candidate Andreas Ghukasyan, he has chosen a strange way to launch the campaign.

21 January 2013 • 07:10 AMT
Anna Hayrapetyan leads Armenia’s Chess Championship

Marianna Gasparyan and Diana Mnatsakanyan scored wins against Naira Movsisyan and Lusine Karapetyan respectively.

21 January 2013 • 07:07 AMT
Sergei Movsesian shares 1-3 places at Tata Steel Chess 2013

Movsesian scored 5.5 points to share 1-3 places at tournament B of Tata Steel Chess Festival, ongoing in Wijk aan Zee.

21 January 2013 • 07:06 AMT
France seeks “total reconquest” in Mali – Defense Minister

France has sent in 2,000 troops to help Malian forces fight Islamist militants who now control the northern half of the country.