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22 November 2012 • 18:19 AMT
Fashion designer Vahan Khachatryan named among VOGUE Award finalists

Senior Fashion Editor of Vogue Italia & Vogue Talents, Sara Maino will next select this year’s winner.

22 November 2012 • 17:49 AMT
“I Give It a Year” romantic comedy trailer released

The film focuses on a mismatched newlywed couple as they struggle to survive their first year of marriage.

22 November 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Barnes & Noble launches UK sales of NOOK HD tablets

The NOOK HD features a 7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch screen, with a resolution of 1440×900, boasting 243 pixels per inch.

22 November 2012 • 17:10 AMT
Russia to overturn 16-year ban on British meat imports

British farmers have been prevented from exporting live cattle, meat and products to Russia following the 1996 outbreak of mad cow disease.

22 November 2012 • 16:45 AMT
Boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho declared brain dead after shooting

Steve Tannenbaum, a friend and a former boxing agent for Camacho, said in a phone interview that he idolized Camacho as a boxer.

22 November 2012 • 16:34 AMT
Egypt President Mursi fires chief prosecutor

President Mohammed Mursi has also ordered the re-trial of officers accused of attacking protesters under Hosni Mubarak.

22 November 2012 • 16:29 AMT
400,000 civil servants lose jobs in Greek debt crisis

Wage and personnel cuts in a number of public sectors are part of new austerity measures approved by Greek parliament last week.

22 November 2012 • 16:17 AMT
Bomb blast outside Greek criminal prosecutors home

Paraskevi Kalaitzi has investigated high-profile criminal cases, including the 2009 kidnapping of shipping magnate Perikilis Panagopoulos.

22 November 2012 • 15:52 AMT
First spooky trailer for “Dark Skies” thriller unveiled

“Dark Skies” is a psychological thriller about a couple whose lives become a nightmare when a terrifying alien presence enters their home.

22 November 2012 • 15:37 AMT
Pixar’s “Brave,” Sony’ “Amazing Spider-Man” top sales charts

No. 3 on both charts went to Universal’s “Savages,” the latest Oliver Stone film, and No. 4 went to Fox’s sci-fi comedy “The Watch.”

22 November 2012 • 15:22 AMT
VAT, income tax exemption for small & medium businesses in Armenia

Govt.-adopted amendments will also stipulate for a number of restrictions and fines, as well as additions to a list of excisable goods.

22 November 2012 • 14:59 AMT
Integral Petroleum to explore oil, gas in Armenia

Integral Petroleum company was provided with governmental license for exploration of oil and gas reserves in Armenia.

22 November 2012 • 14:40 AMT
ICC issues arrest warrant for Ivory Coast’s former first lady

Simone Gbagbo is suspected of crimes against humanity committed during the West African nation’s post-election crisis last year.

22 November 2012 • 14:34 AMT
Marisa Tomei to join Hugh Grant in “Untitled Marc Lawrence Project”

The romantic comedy revolves around Ray Michaels (Hugh Grant) a witty, sexy, Englishman who, in 1988, is on top of the world in Hollywood.

22 November 2012 • 14:33 AMT
Russia opposed to Patriot missiles deployment at Turkish-Syrian border

U.S. Patriot surface-to-air missiles were deployed to Turkey in 1991 and 2003, during the two Gulf Wars.

22 November 2012 • 14:28 AMT
Italy’s lower house backs Monti’s budget measures

Approval was expected after Prime Minister Mario Monti’s government won three confidence votes on Nov 21.

22 November 2012 • 14:06 AMT
Jessica Biel talks iconic Vera Miles role in “Hitchcock”

“Hitchcock” follows the story of Hitchcock’s struggles during the making of the 1960 seminal film “Physco”.

22 November 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Karabakh war hero Leonid Azgaldyan would have turned 70 Nov 22

Always striving to boost his soldiers’ morale, Azgaldyan had a rare quality of training ordinary people to be heroes.

22 November 2012 • 13:38 AMT
Polish envoy to speak at YSU-hosted scientific conference

Yerevan State University (YSU) is hosting a scientific conference dedicated to 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Armenia and Poland.

22 November 2012 • 13:34 AMT
Yerevan boxing championships participants to fight in Adidas rings

The accreditation of boxers, delegations and referees is scheduled for Nov 25-27. 70 countries have submitted applications.

22 November 2012 • 13:25 AMT
Iraq oil exports up in October – ministry

September’s oil exports averaged 2.593 million barrels a day, bringing that month’s revenues to $8.371 billion.

22 November 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Israel’s interceptions of Palestinian rockets cost $25-30mln

Israel’s five truck-towed Iron Dome batteries shot down 421 of some 1,500 rockets launched from the Gaza Strip.

22 November 2012 • 13:13 AMT
Cafu to present Confederations Cup 2013 match ball

The right-wingback, who captained Brazil to glory at Korea/Japan 2002, will showcase Adidas’ latest ball design.

22 November 2012 • 13:12 AMT
“Animal Practice” star Tyler Labine to lead “That Burning Feeling” comedy

Jason James-directed film follows a real estate hotshot and confirmed bachelor who feels the burn of failed love.

22 November 2012 • 13:00 AMT
Tony Hall appointed as BBC new director general

The appointment follows the resignation of George Entwistle earlier this month after just 54 days in the job.

22 November 2012 • 12:52 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406.82 Nov 22

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406.82 on November 22, decreasing by 0.35 point compared to Nov 21.

22 November 2012 • 12:50 AMT
CBA head to attend European Banking Congress

Armenian delegation comprises head of CBA Financial System Regulation Department and UBA chairman.

22 November 2012 • 12:49 AMT
Russian government approves TNK-BP takeover by Rosneft

Rosneft may take out loans from Western banks, sell non-core assets and bond issues to finance the purchase of TNK-BP.

22 November 2012 • 12:43 AMT
Spain easily raises nearly €3.9bn as govt. mulls financial help

The sale exceeded the Treasury’s targeted maximum of €3.5 billion and demand averaged twice the amount offered.

22 November 2012 • 12:38 AMT
“Hit the Road Jack,” “I Feel Good” enter Grammy Hall of Fame

On the Grammy Hall of Fame’s 40th anniversary, the Recording Academy is honoring Whitney Houston, Elton John, AC/DC and more.