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17 November 2012 • 11:34 AMT
Boko Haram Islamist group chief killed in Nigeria

Earlier, Amnesty International accused Nigeria’s security forces of carrying out widespread abuses in their campaign against Boko Haram.

17 November 2012 • 11:25 AMT
Eli Roth’s “Clown” horror production under way

The flick follows a father who dons a clown outfit for his son’s birthday to soon discover that there’s a horrific curse behind it.

17 November 2012 • 11:14 AMT
Facebook rolls out ‘Share’ button on iPhone, Android apps

The new feature means stories or status updates can be flagged up to friends and families quicker than just hitting the ‘Like’ button.

17 November 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Yerevan State University hosts Model UN Conference

Event helped students improve their knowledge of the UN values, as well as their negotiation and communication skills

17 November 2012 • 10:47 AMT
Iran postpones Arak nuke reactor launch until 2014

The West’s worries about Iran are focused largely on underground uranium enrichment plants at Natanz and Fordow.

17 November 2012 • 10:46 AMT
Armenia’s new power unit to meet int’l security standards – PM

Tigran Sargsyan: all the risks including the environmental ones will be considered during the power unit construction.

17 November 2012 • 10:39 AMT
Bullock, McCarthy’s “The Heat” comedy unveils new trailer

The film follows 2 mismatched officers of the law who are forced together as partners to go after a drug lord.

17 November 2012 • 10:33 AMT
Vodafone unveils Smart Tab 2 Android tablet

The new Lenovo-made 7-inch Android tablet will compete with rival devices from Google, Apple and Amazon.

17 November 2012 • 10:22 AMT
CBS’s “Big Bang Theory” draws top viewership numbers

ABC tied Fox for second place in ratings with a 2.2/6 and took second place outright in total viewers with 6.9 million.

17 November 2012 • 10:17 AMT
200 cases of Azeri ceasefire violation reported Nov 11-17

In line with ceasefire principles, NKR defense army took relevant measures to ensure proper protection of its positions.

17 November 2012 • 10:12 AMT
Sony developing Android-based iPhone 5 rival

Also known as the Sony C6603, the handset has been touted as a competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

17 November 2012 • 10:06 AMT
Ex-CIA chief says terrorists behind Libya attack

During appearances on Capitol Hill Gen David Petraeus said public explanation had been edited to prevent alerting groups under suspicion.

17 November 2012 • 10:03 AMT
Armenian President to attend Lebanese parliament session

Lebanese Future bloc MP: the March 14 coalition will attend the session to receive the Armenian President only.

17 November 2012 • 09:58 AMT
Hubble discovers “most distant stars ever observed”

Scientists think the object, code-named MACSO647-JD, could be one of the building blocks of the early cosmos.

17 November 2012 • 09:51 AMT
Congressman urges U.S. protection for Syria’s Armenian community

ANCA: We very much appreciate Congressman McGovern’s constructive engagement with the Department of State.

17 November 2012 • 09:43 AMT
Italy President sets March 10 as possible date for national elections

The elections in the euro zone’s third-largest economy are due in spring after the end of parliament’s five-year term.

17 November 2012 • 09:39 AMT
Paper: Republic Party head deems PAP’s backing Sargsyan possible

Republic Party leader Aram Sargsyan has voiced support for the presidential system of government, Aravot says.

17 November 2012 • 09:34 AMT
Fukushima radiation level in fish 100 times above normal

The levels found ranged from 4,400 to 11,400 Bequerels per kilo, against the maximum “safe” level of 100 Bequerels per kilo.

17 November 2012 • 09:26 AMT
Hamas headquarters hit in Israeli airstrikes

Israel earlier put 75,000 reservists on stand-by amid speculation of an impending ground invasion.

17 November 2012 • 08:58 AMT
Israel mobilizes 75,000 reservists for Gaza campaign

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a four-hour strategy session with a clutch of senior ministers in Tel Aviv.

17 November 2012 • 08:39 AMT
40 children killed in Egypt school bus crash

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi ordered his ministers to offer support to the families of those killed.

17 November 2012 • 08:37 AMT
Paper: Tsarukyan to announce presidency decision early December

Prosperous Armenia is likely to decide on backing Serzh Sargsyan in the upcoming presidential elections, Hraparak says.

17 November 2012 • 08:18 AMT
Ongoing bloodshed in Middle East

In addition to the unrest in Middle East and Syria, Israel launched another operation against Hamas in Gaza Strip – the Pillar of Cloud. Escalation of tensions in the region is linked to the recent presidential elections in the U.S., as well as the upcoming vote in Israel. As to Syria, Turkey is trying to get its dividends here.

17 November 2012 • 07:58 AMT
Paper says EAU offers no development prospects for Armenia

Former ANC member: Armenia must take the path of establishing democracy and reinforcing European values.

17 November 2012 • 07:44 AMT
Paper: Common candidate with Prosperous Armenia will disband ANC

Expert Suren Surenyants is skeptical over the consultations to result in nomination of a common presidential candidate.

17 November 2012 • 07:25 AMT
2 missing, 11 injured in Gulf oil rig fire

The incident happened roughly 20 miles off the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana, on a platform used for production.

17 November 2012 • 07:02 AMT
Myanmar welcomes U.S. President with graffiti piece

The next day, someone a rival graffiti artist, suspects Kyaw scribbled over his handiwork with a can of black spray paint.

17 November 2012 • 06:53 AMT
IAEA says Iran ready to double uranium enrichment

Iran is ready to double the output at its underground uranium enrichment facility, the UN nuclear watchdog says.

17 November 2012 • 06:41 AMT
Obama, Congressional leaders optimistic over resolving fiscal cliff

Nonpartisan budget forecasters say failure to reach a deal could push the U.S. economy back into recession.

17 November 2012 • 06:33 AMT
Israel’s military counts over 800 airstrikes on Gaza

Militants have struck back with about 500 rockets, including one unprecedented attack aimed at the holy city of Jerusalem.