“The company has decided to replace the damaged rocket with a new one,” the Khrunichev spokesperson has said.

Iran is under stepped-up Western sanctions on its oil and banking system over the country’s suspect nuclear program.

Arshak Sadoyan explained the opposition’s refusal to raise its voice against current situation by the latter’s lust for power.

The Swiss regulator also plans to hire an audit firm to review whether the measures implemented by UBS have proven effective.

An additional 2 billion to 3 billion euros of European Union funds would be used for other banks that may need public money.

Peter Jackson says he and his team are working round the clock to finish post-production on “The Hobbit” in time for its world premiere.

For the first time in Turkey’s history, homosexuality is clearly indicated as “unnatural imminence” in a military document.

“While preserving deep ties with their historical motherland, they become deeply involved in the lives of their new homes,” the expert said.

The children were killed when a MiG fighter bombed a playground in the village of Deir al-Asafir, east of Damascus, activists say.

Protesters were skeptical as to promises heard, noting that salaries for November 2011 were paid to them in September 2012.

“I will end my term as Defense Minister once the next government is established, in about three months,” Barak said.

Attempts to create a new climate treaty failed in Copenhagen three years ago but countries agreed last year to try again.

Summit Entertainment’s franchise finale took in another $65 million over the five days and stayed at No. 1 in its second week.

The specially equipped tanker is due to arrive in early December and will shave 20 days off the regular journey.

It was unclear whether John’s public support for Ai would have consequences for other Western acts hoping to perform in China.

Dr. Mary A. Papazian was inaugurated as 11th President of the Southern Connecticut University on September 28, 2012. Last week, Dr. Papazian and her husband, Dr. Dennis Papazian, the National Grand Commander of Knights of Vartan and founding Director of the Armenian Research Center at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, visited Yerevan to receive honorary doctorate from Armenian State Pedagogical University. In an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net, Dr. Papazian outlined her vision for the future of the University as well as a possible cooperation with Armenian higher education institutions.

The victims were likely killed where they were found – along a road in the municipality of Satevo. Their identities were not known.

In the initial phase of the competition, Russia will be facing off against Algeria, Azerbaijan, Poland, Mexico and Argentina.

At least 500 people have died in clothing factory accidents in Bangladesh since 2006, according to fire brigade officials.

The tradition of a World Cup mascot dates back to 1966, when a lion named ‘World Cup Willie’ was chosen for the tournament in England.

They showed no signs of wear and tear as frontman Mick Jagger swaggered and strutted through a stellar two-and-a-half hour show.

The Armenian delegation made eleven presentations and featured local high-tech products at the GITI exhibit on November 15-17.

1000 people are reported to be heading for president’s residence; the protesters haven’t been paid their salaries for 2 months.

Traders were also keeping a close eye on developments in Egypt, said independent oil analyst Stephen Schork.

David Nalbandian is currently training for Copa Peugeot tournament, due December 6-9 in Buenos Aires.

Australia has become the third-largest international donor of aid to victims with a current assistance package of $24.5 million.

The ministers also need to reach agreement with the International Monetary Fund over how best to keep Greece funded and reduce its debt.

The flight, to be conducted under the Open Skies Treaty, will be made along the route coordinated earlier with Russian specialists.

More than 300 factories near the capital shut for a week as workers demanded higher wages and better working conditions.

Gian Fulgoni projected Cyber Monday sales in excess of $1.5 billion, based on observations culled from the years past.