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15 January 2013 • 07:24 AMT
Sergei Movsesian climbs 3rd at Tata Steel 2013 tournament B

Armenian grandmaster Sergei Movsesian scored his first win in tournament B of Tata Steel Chess Festival.

15 January 2013 • 07:24 AMT
Baidu, Orange team up for African and Mideast markets

According to Orange, smartphone adoption in the region has become widespread due to the increased availability of 3G networks.

15 January 2013 • 07:24 AMT
Paper: ex-president Kocharian may assume PAP chairmanship

Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan has not met any of the party members following his refusal to run for president.

15 January 2013 • 07:19 AMT
U.S. Federal Reserve chairman ‘not a fan’ of U.S. debt ceiling

“I think it would be a good thing if we didn’t have it,” Ben Bernanke said, speaking at the University of Michigan.

15 January 2013 • 07:10 AMT
Israeli ex-FM Livni set to outline Palestine peace plan

“A day after the election, Israel could find itself in unprecedented diplomatic isolation,” Tzipi Livni warned.

15 January 2013 • 06:52 AMT
Cadillac may double product lineup over next 4 years

“We’re saying it over and over and over that we want Cadillac to be a truly global luxury brand,” Bob Ferguson said.

15 January 2013 • 06:51 AMT
Lance Armstrong admits to doping

Armstrong was emotional at times during the session, a source, who was familiar with the interview.

15 January 2013 • 06:50 AMT
Paper: President Sargsyan to be sole speaker during his campaign

The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) leader, incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan will launch his election campaign on Jan 22 in Syunik province, Zhoghovurd daily reported.

15 January 2013 • 06:42 AMT
Paper: U.S. expert to lead Heritage leader’s campaign headquarters?

Levon Bagramian, who is said to have contributed to Obama campaign organization, will arrive in Armenia this week.

15 January 2013 • 06:17 AMT
Oil prices down after eurozone industrial production shrinks

Brent crude, used to price international varieties of oil, was down 27 cents to $110.68 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London.

15 January 2013 • 06:14 AMT
NMC corporate bonds 4th issue admitted to NASDAQ OMX Armenia

The third issue was placed on September 25, 2012 and will circulate until its redemption date on March 25, 2013.

15 January 2013 • 06:04 AMT
New Obama team pragmatic on U.S.-Russia relations

Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and outgoing Pentagon chief Leon Panetta are also of the realist mold.

15 January 2013 • 05:45 AMT
Brazil urges swift Venezuela election if Chavez dies – report

“We are explicitly saying that if Chavez dies, we would like to see elections as soon as possible,” one official said.

15 January 2013 • 05:35 AMT
Google announces 2013 Doodle 4 Google contest

Doodle 4 Google began in 2008, and has taken place every year since then; likewise, there are various contests globally.

15 January 2013 • 05:22 AMT
IRENA launches open-access renewable energy atlas

By next year, IRENA hopes to include geo-thermal, bio-energy and marine energy in the datasets behind the map.

15 January 2013 • 05:17 AMT
U.S. ex-President George H W Bush released from hospital

Bush, 88, was admitted to Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas on November 23, with a brief stay in intensive care last month.

15 January 2013 • 05:13 AMT
19 killed as train carrying young recruits derails in Egypt

In November, at least 50 people were killed when a train slammed into a school bus at a rail crossing south of Cairo.

15 January 2013 • 05:06 AMT
Toyota strips GM of world’s top-selling automaker title

Jeff Schuster expects Toyota to keep the lead over GM this year as it launches a new Corolla compact later this year.

15 January 2013 • 04:59 AMT
Clinton to testify on Benghazi attack Jan 23

“I appreciate Secretary Clinton’s desire and willingness to testify before the Committee,” Republican Rep. Ed Royce said.

14 January 2013 • 18:06 AMT
2013 Armenian-Greek military cooperation program signed

The program envisages a number of events on military and technical cooperation and experience exchange.

14 January 2013 • 18:03 AMT
145 refugees offered sanctuary in Armenia in 2012

In the framework of the program, 99 Syrian citizens were provided with temporary accommodation.

14 January 2013 • 17:55 AMT
Austrian ex-minister sentenced to 4 years in jail for bribe-taking

Ernst Strasser served as Austrian interior minister from 2000 to 2004 and in the European Parliament from 2009 to 2011.

14 January 2013 • 17:37 AMT
Iraq’s govt. releases over 300 prisoners to please Sunni protesters

“I apologize to those who were arrested and jailed and were later proven to be innocent,” Deputy Prime Minister said.

14 January 2013 • 17:24 AMT
Orinats Yerkir party discusses campaign organization

Reports on the activities of party institutions were delivered, with Armenia’s domestic and foreign policy discussed.

14 January 2013 • 17:20 AMT
Milan court rejects Berlusconi bid to halt sex trial

Berlusconi has apologized for hosting the parties, saying he was lonely after splitting from his second wife.

14 January 2013 • 17:08 AMT
Presidential hopeful explains decision to withdraw candidacy

In conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Robert Aharonyan said the decision was unlinked to nomination deposit.

14 January 2013 • 16:52 AMT
CBA puts into circulation commemorative coins

Central Bank of Armenia put into circulation commemorative coins dedicated to famed culture and science workers.

14 January 2013 • 16:20 AMT
Aronian shares 3-12 places at Tata Steel Chess 2013

Levon Aronian scored 1 point to share 3-12 places. He will face off against Pentala Harikrishna in the 3rd round.

14 January 2013 • 16:04 AMT
Paper says Yuri Vardanyan to be appointed as sports minister

According to Haykakan Zhamanak daily, reshuffle is expected in Armenia’s Ministry of Sport ant Youth Affairs.

14 January 2013 • 15:46 AMT
Sergei Movsesian shares 5-9 places at Tata Steel 2013

Armenian grandmaster Sergei Movsesian tied games vs Arkady Naydich (Germany) and Jan Timman (Netherlands).