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17 January 2013 • 09:23 AMT
Asus “interested in making Windows Phones”

Manufacturers have to choose between Windows Phone or Windows 8 on smartphones and tablets respectively.

17 January 2013 • 09:15 AMT
Nokia to cut over 1000 IT jobs as part of restructuring

The cuts include 820 employees who will transfer to HCL Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services.

17 January 2013 • 08:58 AMT
Expert: Armenia’s political landscape in need of generation change

Karen Kocharyan voiced skepticism over the opposition’s potential to take to streets following the Election Day.

17 January 2013 • 08:36 AMT
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: I don’t seek to be Matchworld Cup’s top scorer

Shakhtar Donetsk FC midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan commented on Matchworld Cup 2013 win against Egypt’s Zamalek.

17 January 2013 • 08:22 AMT
Armenian army soldier dies of cardiopulmonary disease

A criminal case has been instigated in accordance with Article 376 of RA Criminal Code. Investigation is underway.

17 January 2013 • 08:21 AMT
Sex, politics and Steve Jobs highlight Sundance Film Festival

Founded by Robert Redford, the annual festival in Park City aims to nurture independent filmmakers.

17 January 2013 • 08:00 AMT
Armenian NSC Secretary to visit Poland

Armenian National Security Council Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan met ambassador of Poland Zdzislaw Raczynski.

17 January 2013 • 07:53 AMT
Flooding hits Indonesian capital, roads blocked

The presidential palace could flood, the Jakarta Post reported, if a drainage canal does not cope with the increased volume of water.

17 January 2013 • 07:41 AMT
UCI launches anti-doping helpline for riders

UCI said that an outside organization had been mandated to handle the process to “guarantee strict confidentiality”.

17 January 2013 • 07:25 AMT
IMF approves $4.3bn loan installment to Greece

Greece’s economy is being kept afloat by international rescue loans from other eurozone members and the IMF.

17 January 2013 • 07:20 AMT
Russia presses Armenia into joining Eurasian Union – paper

Armenian National Congress member Davit Shahnazaryan deemed Eurasian Union as Moscow’s campaign project.

17 January 2013 • 06:54 AMT
Oil prices down as works to restart British pipeline begin

Brent North Sea crude for March delivery was down 94 cents to $109.67 in volatile trading that saw prices see-sawing.

17 January 2013 • 06:47 AMT
Paper says ANC bloc’s transformation into party discussed

The transformation of Armenian National Congress opposition bloc into a political party has been put on ANC agenda.

17 January 2013 • 06:42 AMT
Yerevan Circus horse dies of anthrax – paper

A veterinary examination revealed that the horse owned by Yerevan Circus died on December 11 of anthrax, according to Zhoghovurd daily.

17 January 2013 • 06:24 AMT
Pep Guardiola to take over as Bayern manager

The 41-year-old – who had been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City – has signed a three-year contract to 2016.

17 January 2013 • 06:19 AMT
Israeli forces remove Palestinian protest tents in West Bank

That ruling was decried by activists who describe Bab al-Shams as a non-violent implementation of Palestinian rights.

17 January 2013 • 06:09 AMT
Paper: Prosperous Armenia-Serzh Sargsyan ties getting warmer

Prosperous Armenia businessmen voiced readiness to contribute to the campaign of the country’s commander-in-chief.

17 January 2013 • 06:04 AMT
Facebook again blocked in Tajikistan

Last November, access was cut off after officials found what they said was slanderous content that criticized the country’s leadership.

17 January 2013 • 05:59 AMT
YouTube set to make another big investment in Vevo

YouTube and its owner Google have agreed to buy a minority stake in Vevo, according to people familiar with the deal.

17 January 2013 • 05:46 AMT
Venezuela’s Defense Minister says army will support Chavez

The Supreme Court clarified the issue last week, ruling that Chavez remains president and can be sworn in at a later date.

17 January 2013 • 05:33 AMT
Boeing suffers huge blow by U.S. regulators

United Airlines, the world’s biggest airline, is currently the only U.S. airline operating the 787, with six planes in service.

17 January 2013 • 05:27 AMT
Dink case prosecutor reveals criminal network

The report clearly states that the “planning, implementation and management” of the three murders was carried out by the STK.

17 January 2013 • 05:16 AMT
Obama unveils sweeping gun control proposals

The U.S. President called for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and wider background checks on gun buyers.

17 January 2013 • 05:08 AMT
GM to invest $1.5bn in North American plants in 2013

“We’re talking about a massive transformation that we’re undergoing as an industry, as a nation,” Mark Reuss said.

16 January 2013 • 18:00 AMT
Prosecutor General: authorities do utmost to ensure fair polls

Aghvan Hovsepyan said Prosecutor General’s Office pursued transparent activity during 2012 parliamentary elections.

16 January 2013 • 17:36 AMT
ANC activists to stage yet another protest

Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc activists will stage yet another protest on Jan 18, 2:00, local time.

16 January 2013 • 17:06 AMT
U.S. Interior Secretary to step down in March

Ken Salazar, a former Colorado senator, has run the Interior Department throughout President Barack Obama’s first term.

16 January 2013 • 17:06 AMT
1st Armenian interactive fairy tale launches in Apple Store (video)

Though the tale was initially designed for iPads and mini iPads, it will soon be available also for Android system.

16 January 2013 • 16:32 AMT
Musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan to set up art school in Armenia

Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan met Jan 16 with musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan.

16 January 2013 • 16:19 AMT
Armenian women’s chess championship ongoing in Yerevan

Armenian women’s chess championship is ongoing in Yerevan, with Narine Gasparyan beating Armine Babayan in 4th round.