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07 December 2012 • 12:09 AMT
15 Armenian companies to attend business-forum in Frankfurt

Frankfurt will host a business-forum on December 7, organized by Armenian Development Agency (ADA).

07 December 2012 • 12:04 AMT
2012 presidential election most expensive in U.S. political history

The final fundraising and spending totals for President Barack Obama’s victorious drive also topped $1 billion.

07 December 2012 • 11:56 AMT
Makeshift bomb explodes near Greek ex-minister home

Yannos Panantoniou was finance minister from 1994 to 2003, holding the post when Athens adopted the euro in 2001.

07 December 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Contract serviceman killed in Yerevan identified as Vardan Khachatryan

The serviceman was found dead with a gunshot wound; a criminal case was instigated in accordance with art. 110, part 1 of Criminal Code.

07 December 2012 • 11:22 AMT
Yerevan to host Human Side of Karabakh Conflict photo exhibit

The exhibit, highlighting Nagorno Karabakh conflict is organised in cooperation with the International Alert NGO.

07 December 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Rebels declare Damascus airport military zone, warn not to approach

“The airport is now full of armored vehicles and soldiers. Civilians who approach it now do so at their own risk,” Nabil al-Amir said.

07 December 2012 • 10:59 AMT
Johnny Depp rocks LA stage with Aerosmith

The audience went wild as the Hollywood heartthrob strummed along to Stop Messin’ Around and Come Together.

07 December 2012 • 10:45 AMT
AIBA thanks World Championships Yerevan organizers on Baku’s behalf

AIBA President stressed the importance of Azerbaijan’s participation in Yerevan-hosted World Youth Boxing Championships.

07 December 2012 • 10:25 AMT
Russia’s Nauka space station module assembly finalized

In order to simplify the configuration of the Russian segment of the ISS, the Nauka module was based on the FGB-2 module.

07 December 2012 • 10:15 AMT
Azeri FM picked wrong audience for Karabakh remarks – expert

“OSCE Minsk Group, of all organizations, is well familiar with the process,” the Armenian political analyst said.

07 December 2012 • 09:58 AMT
U.S. may extend Iranian sanction waivers for half-year

India, S. Korea, Turkey and others are likely to be exempted from Iranian financial sanctions a reward for reducing crude purchases.

07 December 2012 • 09:46 AMT
Paper: Tsarukyan was in U.S. on December 5?

“U.S. embassy used a diplomatic language to confirm the report on Tsarukyan’s visit,” a daily said.

07 December 2012 • 09:31 AMT
Ex-NASA execs to launch $1.4bn Moon trips

Golden Spike Company says it will use existing rocket and capsule technology, and will aim for a first launch before the end of the decade.

07 December 2012 • 09:15 AMT
Contract serviceman killed in Yerevan regiment

The head officer of Defense Ministry’s Investigation Department confirmed the info; the investigation is under way.

07 December 2012 • 09:03 AMT
ESPN launches free Player app on Apple iPad

The sports streaming service is available as a free application on the iPad, downloadable from the iTunes store.

07 December 2012 • 08:51 AMT
Strong quake jolts northeastern Japan

A warning for a one meter tsunami was issued for the coast of Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

07 December 2012 • 08:39 AMT
Rosneft, ExxonMobil oil giants ink Siberia exploration deal

The work to explore the commercial potential of oil fields in Western Siberia slated to start in 2013, will cover more than 6,000 square miles.

07 December 2012 • 08:28 AMT
European Central Bank downgrades growth forecast

The eurozone is back in recession as austerity measures designed to reduce debt levels continue to undermine demand and confidence.

07 December 2012 • 08:14 AMT
Protesters reject Egypt President’s call for national dialogue

Egypt has been plunged into turmoil since Mursi issued a decree on November 22 awarding himself wide powers.

07 December 2012 • 08:04 AMT
Samsung Galaxy S3 update introduces new features

The features include an updated gallery app, a customisable notification panel, swipe input for the keyboard and smart rotation.

07 December 2012 • 07:59 AMT
Obama picks General Lloyd Austin III to head Afghan pullout

An experienced combat leader, Gen Austin headed the 3rd Infantry Division which marched into Baghdad in March 2003.

07 December 2012 • 07:52 AMT
“The Hobbit” premieres extended behind-the-scenes featurette

“The Hobbit” trilogy begins with “An Unexpected Journey” that follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest.

07 December 2012 • 07:42 AMT
Melkumyan, Hillarp tie London Chess Classic FIDE Open round 6

Melkumyan retains the championship lead with 5,5 points to face Netherlands’ Robin
Van Kampen in round 7.

07 December 2012 • 07:30 AMT
Armenia commemorates 24th anniversary of 1988 earthquake

The earthquake leveled the cities of Spitak and Gyumri, leaving about 25000 people dead, 100000 wounded and 500000 homeless.

07 December 2012 • 07:27 AMT
UN chief arriving in Turkey to discuss Syria

Ban says that he has written to President Bashar al-Assad to warn that the use of such weapons would have “serious consequences”.

07 December 2012 • 07:19 AMT
Aronian to face Kramnik in London Chess Classic round 6

After the 5th round, Norway’s Magnus Carlsen is leading the championship with 13 points, followed by Kramnik (11 points).

07 December 2012 • 07:17 AMT
Death toll in Philippine typhoon reaches 418, expected to rise

Bopha cut a swath of destruction in the valley, flooding farming and mining towns and burying many people in mudslides.

07 December 2012 • 07:09 AMT
Arutyunov to face Forrest in AIBA World Boxing Championships finals

The Yerevan-hosted championship’s finals are due Friday, Dec 7 at 2pm local time; the entrance is free.

07 December 2012 • 06:59 AMT
SDHP delegation meets U.S. ambassador to Armenia

During the meeting, wide ranging topics were discussed, with primary emphasis being placed on the current state of affairs in Armenia.

07 December 2012 • 06:59 AMT
Ang Lee “Life of Pi” jumps $80 million mark at int’l box office

Life of Pi is based on Yann Martel’s best-selling 2001 novel about an Indian boy lost at sea with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.