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10 December 2012 • 14:17 AMT
Commander Monte Melkonian’s mother dies at 92

Armenian commander Monte Melkonian’s mother Zabel Melkonian passed away at 92 Dec 10, ASALA veteran said.

10 December 2012 • 14:16 AMT
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State to visit Armenia

Thomas O. Melia and RA senior officials will discuss human rights issues and democratization in Armenia.

10 December 2012 • 14:14 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: Dec 10-16 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price grosses 20508.93 (-283.66), release price: 22292.32 (-308.32), Silver: purchase price: 398.64 (-8.93).

10 December 2012 • 13:33 AMT
Tech companies call for ban on patenting abstract ideas

They’re arguing that the Alice patents involved, which cover financial processes, are invalid because they are too obvious and abstract.

10 December 2012 • 13:25 AMT
Expert: Artsakh one of most democratic states in South Caucasus

Alexander Manasyan voiced confidence for NKR recognition campaign to develop into a large-scale process.

10 December 2012 • 13:24 AMT
IZEA acquires Twitter marketing platform FeaturedUsers

Already, the company claims, it has completed over three million social media sponsorships for customers.

10 December 2012 • 13:20 AMT
Serbia, Kosovo began joint control of border crossings

A spokeswoman for the EU’s police and justice mission, EULEX, said the mission was “more than happy” with the deal.

10 December 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Messi breaks Mueller’s 40-year-old record

The Argentina forward scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 2-1 win at Real Betis in the Spanish league match.

10 December 2012 • 12:58 AMT
Anthony Hopkins says role of Alfred Hitchcock “daunting”

The movie tells the story of the master of suspense’s relationship with wife Alma Reville during the making of his 1960 hit slasher film Psycho.

10 December 2012 • 12:57 AMT
Number of tourists visiting Israel drops sharply

During the military operation in Gaza, tourism fell from an average of 9,800 tourist entries per week to 5,600.

10 December 2012 • 12:57 AMT
Tsaghkadzor hosts discussion on inter-parliamentary cooperation

Armenian resort town of Tsaghkadzor hosted a discussion on inter-parliamentary cooperation and diplomacy on Dec 8-10.

10 December 2012 • 12:55 AMT
Illegal oil pipeline discovered at Turkish-Iranian border

The smugglers’ facility also includes a small refinery and five storage tanks, each with 5,000 liters of capacity.

10 December 2012 • 12:36 AMT
Beyoncé inks $50 million deal with Pepsi – report

Pepsi will provide the backing for creative ideas and projects Beyoncé would like to pursue over the next few years.

10 December 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Armenian Ombudsman: I owe nothing to RPA

Karen Andreasyan presented 2012 statistical data of human rights violations by state organizations.

10 December 2012 • 12:32 AMT
Egyptian army authorized to make arrests before referendum

The order said the military would support and coordinate with police to protect “vital institutions” until the referendum result.

10 December 2012 • 12:29 AMT
Russia receives first uranium shipment from Australia

“Tekhsnabexport will deliver the low-enriched uranium to an operating nuclear power plant abroad,” the spokesperson said.

10 December 2012 • 12:18 AMT
Armenia’s unresolved issues better seen from outside – PM

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met Dec 8 with representatives of Armenian National Committee of America.

10 December 2012 • 12:06 AMT
“Iron Man 3” trailer features Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow

Directed by Shane Black who co-wrote with Drew Pearce, the sci-fi adventure flick features Ben Kingsley as the villain Mandarin.

10 December 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Huawei to double number of employees in Europe

“Europe has proven to be quite an open business environment for Huawei,” company spokesman Roland Sladek said.

10 December 2012 • 12:01 AMT
Azeri drones reportedly spotted over Iran, Karabakh border

Azerbaijan has been enlisting the help of “Israeli military advisors” in order to improve its drone capabilities, the Iranian website said.

10 December 2012 • 11:59 AMT
Armenian-U.S. working group to be set up

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met December 8 with Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa.

10 December 2012 • 11:56 AMT
“Carrie” helmer talks adapting Stephen King’s novel from woman’s angle

In the upcoming remake, Carrie is portrayed by Chloe Moretz while her mother Margaret White is played by Julianne Moore.

10 December 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Expert: quake resistance of Soviet-time schools in sad state

According to Prof. Mikael Melkumyan, funds are necessary to fortify school buildings, with the issue being an urgent one.

10 December 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Italian stocks fall sharply after Monti resignation news

Monti became the leader of a technocrat government in 2011 after investors became worried about Italy’s economic health.

10 December 2012 • 11:14 AMT
EU foreign ministers to discuss Middle East, Mali

The 27 EU foreign ministers will also consider the crisis in Syria and plans to send an EU military training force to Mali.

10 December 2012 • 11:00 AMT
Moscow to bid farewell to famed singer Flora Martirosyan

Surb Harutyun Armenian church in Moscow will host a public prayer in commemoration of the singer.

10 December 2012 • 10:48 AMT
National Gallery of Armenia to feature Russian painter Robert Falk’s exhibit

The collection will highlight the creative development of the famed artist, from early to mid 1900s.

10 December 2012 • 10:45 AMT
Philippines says Japan can be counterbalance to China

Rivals claims to the South China Sea, and its likely oil and gas wealth, have made it Asia’s biggest potential flashpoint.

10 December 2012 • 10:27 AMT
Rep. Schiff: Armenia capable of becoming Caucasus’ “Silicone Valley”

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the President of California Institute of Technology Jean-Lou Chameau.

10 December 2012 • 10:21 AMT
Gazprom will always be Gazprom

Relations between Russia and Turkey have always based on gain, both now and during the Ottoman Empire epoch. However, political disagreements sometimes prevail over the economic ones – to some extent, though. Russia is already Turkey’s second largest trade partner, and it strives to achieve annual turnover worth $100 bln. In 2012, the turnover will hit $35 bln.