The plane, which was en route from Istanbul to the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, was forced to land in Turkey’s Kayseri.

Holders Spain will face 2012 semi-finalists Croatia after the route to UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 was mapped out in Nyon.

Senators cleared the way for Gen Joseph Dunford, the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, to take over in Afghanistan.

Last month, Cher previewed her long-in-the-works album by releasing a new dance single, “Woman’s World,” online.

“The Casual Vacancy,” centers on the seemingly idyllic British town where, various conflicts belie the picture-perfect facade of the town.

The victims included villagers who had fled from their homes to a school and village hall, which were then swamped by the flash flood.

SANA said 28 students and one teacher were killed at the school in Wafideen Camp, in the Damascus suburbs.

The warning from NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen came as Syrian forces bombarded rebel districts near Damascus.

The plot has been described as a Blazing Saddles-style movie – meaning a Western with contemporary humor.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan confessed to always taking to the pitch in a great mood.

“Crimson Peak is as a very set-oriented, classical but at the same time modern take on the ghost story,” Guillermo del Toro said.

Michael Haneke’s “Amour” was named best foreign film, while Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” won the award for animation.

Artak Zakaryan: the document signed in St. Petersburg stresses the parties’ readiness to continue discussion of European integration prospects.

The movie chronicles the defining 30 years of the tech giant’s life and will be the closing-night film January 27.

The award was received by HSBC Bank Armenia Board Member Mark Emmerson during the official ceremony held in London.

Last year, “The Descendants” came out on top at the Satellites, though “The Artist” later triumphed at the Academy Awards.

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 407.16 on December 4, increasing by 1.24 point compared to Dec 3.

“To the U.S., Karabakh is an important tool in countering Turkish-Azeri bloc in the region,” Grigory Trofimchuk said.

Chief of Armenia’s Central Election Commission will announce 2013 presidential election day in the days to come.

The meeting focused on raising Genocide awareness in Canada, as well as commemoration events slated for 2013-2015.

Armenian coalition and opposition complement one another; yet, not efficiently enough, the Heritage party member said.

New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) has dubbed the reports on cooperation with any Armenian party a “provocation”.

Meanwhile, the crew of another ship has lost control of their vessel off the coast of Kilyos on Istanbul’s European side.

According to Zhoghovurd daily, New Times party leader Aram Karapetyan decided against running for president.

The report features key challenges for Armenia, with economic growth and implementation of systematic reforms among the priorities.

“Ter-Petrossian seems to be waiting for Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan’s decision,” Prof. Neil MacFarlane said.

Nikol Arutyunov and Narek Melkonyan will later rival England’s Steed Woodall and Josip Granic respectively.

A forum titled “Eurasian integration in the 21st century” kicked off December 3 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Sales volumes decreased by 21 percent in January-September 2012 year on year due “weaker demand in 3Q 2012.”

The survey showed 57 percent of Romanians would vote for Prime Minister Victor Ponta’s Social Liberal Union (USL).