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18 January 2013 • 13:19 AMT
Shops belonging to Christians torched in Egypt

Clashes between Copts and Muslims are usually sparked by church construction, land disputes or Muslim-Christian love affairs.

18 January 2013 • 13:14 AMT
“The Playroom” dramedy trailer released

The film stars John Hawkes, Molly Parker, Cody Linley, Lydia MacKay, and Olivia Harris; “The Playroom” hits theaters on February 8.

18 January 2013 • 13:10 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.54 Jan 18

The market average rate of USD on January 18 totaled AMD 406.54 increasing by 0.24 point compared to January 17.

18 January 2013 • 13:09 AMT
Panetta says militants in Algeria ‘will be hunted down’

“There is no justification for the kidnapping and murder of innocent people,” Panetta said during a visit to London.

18 January 2013 • 13:05 AMT
Ex-Ukrainian PM in ‘critical condition’ – lawyer

While in prison in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Tymoshenko regularly complained of her deteriorating health.

18 January 2013 • 12:58 AMT
Heritage leader to be in charge of his campaign conduction

Presidential candidate Raffi Hovannissian said their election headquarters won’t bear a mere technical and formal character.

18 January 2013 • 12:57 AMT
Armenia’s Yezidis declare mourning over Grandpa Hassan death

Armenia’s Yezidi community will attend a Tbilisi-conducted funeral to pay a last tribute to their compatriot.

18 January 2013 • 12:54 AMT
HSBC pledges $15mln of extra funding to education program

HSBC Armenia participated in other infrastructure and education projects implemented by COAF in rural schools.

18 January 2013 • 12:49 AMT
Nokia releases 3D printing guide for Lumia 820 back cover

Nokia has made this move because they believe that 3D printing has the potential “to utterly transform our lives.”

18 January 2013 • 12:41 AMT
Armenian National Congress resumes Friday protests

ANC parliamentary group leader Levon Zurabyan briefed the protesters on Dec 17 meeting with PACE delegation.

18 January 2013 • 12:28 AMT
No problems in Armenia-Georgia ties, ministers say

Armenian Foreign Minister and Georgian Prime Minister focused on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

18 January 2013 • 12:26 AMT
Google+ iOS app available in 48 new countries

Users in these countries can simply visit the App Store on their mobile device, search for “google+”, and install the app.

18 January 2013 • 12:19 AMT
Opposition candidate leads race to become Cyprus president – poll

“Our manifesto offers hope and prospects for the country through a national unity government,” said Nicos Anastasiades.

18 January 2013 • 12:07 AMT
Heritage leader challenges incumbent president for TV debate

Raffi Hovannissian: the official must be accountable for violations of the electoral code; any threat must be ruled out.

18 January 2013 • 12:03 AMT
Rocket hits building in Syria’s Aleppo, causes many casualties

87 people, most of them students, were killed at Aleppo University in twin blasts that struck as students were taking their exams on Jan 15.

18 January 2013 • 12:02 AMT
Test for Russian Borey-class missile submarine launched

“The fourth-generation missile submarine Vladimir Monomakh has been submerged in the water and started moored tests,” Sevmash said.

18 January 2013 • 11:44 AMT
Azeri provocations escalate regional tensions – defense minister

Seyran Ohanyan said that Baku’s anti-Armenian policy, arms race and provocations escalate tensions in the region.

18 January 2013 • 11:37 AMT
James Franco to headline “Beautiful People” biopic

“Beautiful People” is a movie about Jay Sebring, a jet-setting celebrity hairstylist duing the 1960s era.

18 January 2013 • 11:29 AMT
Bolshoi chief may lose sight after acid attack

Several stars at the Bolshoi have complained about what they call Filin’s unfair treatment of dancers at the Bolshoi.

18 January 2013 • 11:20 AMT
Armed forces succeeded in curbing Azeri attacks – Defense Minister

“Serious work aimed at countering subversive reconnaissance and boosting combat readiness was conducted,” Seyran Ohanyan said.

18 January 2013 • 11:08 AMT
Up to 700,000 people may be uprooted by Mali violence – UN

“We believe there could be in the near future an additional 300,000 displaced inside Mali,” UNHCR spokeswoman said.

18 January 2013 • 10:58 AMT
Kazakh leader says Eurasian integration no return to USSR

Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia have since January 1, 2012, been part of a Common Economic Space, or a Customs Union.

18 January 2013 • 10:53 AMT
“Cloudy with Chance of Meatballs 2” animated comedy reveals new pics

The film features the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Andy Samberg, Will Forte, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Crews and more.

18 January 2013 • 10:46 AMT
Forbes names Pattinson, Stewart “highest grossing couple”

Taking the runner-up spot are Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, whose tear-jerking movie “The Vow” grossed $125 million.

18 January 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Georgian PM delays departure to enjoy jazz music in Armenia – paper

Earlier, Georgian Prime Minister met Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and visited Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial.

18 January 2013 • 10:31 AMT
Oil prices down as traders weigh 2013 demand

China’s economy grew 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, up from the previous quarter’s 7.4 percent.

18 January 2013 • 10:09 AMT
People’s Party to leave ANC, paper says

Hraparak: Stepan Demirchyan’s patience has been wearing thin over current situation in Armenian National Congress opposition bloc.

18 January 2013 • 10:03 AMT
Google CEO says Facebook is ‘doing a really bad job’

Larry Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin in 1998 when the pair were students at Stanford University.

18 January 2013 • 09:50 AMT
No Armenians among Algeria hostages – preliminary report

Algerian forces stormed a desert gas complex to free hundreds of hostages but 30 were killed in the assault.

18 January 2013 • 09:49 AMT
Officer investigating Pakistani PM corruption case found dead

Senior police officer Bani Yamin says the body of Kamran Faisal was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his room.