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13 November 2012 • 08:18 AMT
Russia aircraft maker Sukhoi to build strike UAVs

Previous UAVs created for Russia’s amed forces have been produced by Tranzas and Sokol, in addition to Sukhoi.

13 November 2012 • 08:10 AMT
Security firm says Android malware issues escalate in Q3

Majority of the new Android malware found in Q3 are designed to “generate profit from SMS sending activities.”

13 November 2012 • 08:04 AMT
Samsung eyeing HD AMOLED displays for smartphones – report

The company currently uses LCDs in its flagship Galaxy S III and Note 2 models, but this may change in the next few years.

13 November 2012 • 07:57 AMT
China’s Xiaomi buys Kindle, Apple TV app maker Duokan

Xiaomi was valued at $4 billion earlier this year when it closed a $216 million Series C funding round in June.

13 November 2012 • 07:48 AMT
Azerbaijani citizen crosses Armenian border

Yet another case of illegal crossing of the frontier by an Azeri citizen was recorded at the contact line on November 12.

13 November 2012 • 07:45 AMT
Paper: Prosperous Armenia’s stance discussed at presidential palace

Parliament Speaker voiced confidence that Prosperous Armenia will back Serzh Sargsyan in the presidential race.

13 November 2012 • 07:38 AMT
U.S. institute says N. Korea testing rocket launch site

The U.S.-Korea Institute said its analysis of images “indicates that North Korea continues to develop long-range missiles”.

13 November 2012 • 07:05 AMT
Djokovic: I feel even more satisfied right now than last year

Novak Djokovic commented on his victory after beating Roger Federer in the championship match at the ATP finals.

13 November 2012 • 06:44 AMT
Djokovic beats Federer to win ATP finals

Serb recovered from early breaks in both sets and beat Federer 7-6 (6), 7-5 in the championship match at the ATP finals.

13 November 2012 • 06:38 AMT
Paper: Armenian parliament speaker’s worth nears AMD 290 mln

Armenian Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan’s property totals AMD 290 mln and USD 2 mln 50 000.

13 November 2012 • 05:21 AMT
Palestine may start talks with Israel after UN upgrade – Abbas

“We had agreed to go get the vote on November 29 … the majority needed for the vote will be on our side,” Mahmoud Abbas said.

13 November 2012 • 05:20 AMT
Belize police seek McAfee founder over murder case

Martinez said that no charges had been filed in the case, describing McAfee, 67, only as a “person of interest” for police.

13 November 2012 • 05:15 AMT
Eurozone ministers agree to more time for Greece

However the finance ministers delayed a decision on releasing the latest 31.5bn euro tranche of bailout funds.

13 November 2012 • 05:12 AMT
Verizon Wireless to pay $8.5bn dividend to two parent companies

The announcement follows months of investor speculation as to whether Verizon Wireless would pay a dividend this year.

13 November 2012 • 05:07 AMT
Halo 4 earns $220 million in opening day sales

In contrast, Halo:Reach, the fourth game in the franchise, earned $200 million in global sales on launch day.

13 November 2012 • 05:05 AMT
Rocket lands near Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul

Mohammad Zahir has said two other rockets also struck near the airport highway and a private television station.

13 November 2012 • 05:03 AMT
NZ man accused of planning to assault Prince Charles

Police spokeswoman Noreen Hegarty said officers were making sure the area was safe when they noticed the man with the bucket.

13 November 2012 • 05:00 AMT
Microsoft’s Windows division head leaves company

The company said Julie Larson-Green will be promoted to lead all Windows software and hardware engineering.

13 November 2012 • 04:57 AMT
Russia needs dialog between society, authorities – Putin

“Everything that is done for Russia to be more effective and stable,” Putin said at a meeting of the presidential Human Rights Council.

13 November 2012 • 04:55 AMT
U.S. to soon decide on number of troops to stay in Afghanistan

“My hope is that we’ll be able to complete this process in the next few weeks,” Panetta told reporters flying with him to Australia.

12 November 2012 • 18:16 AMT
Genocide Museum-Institute new building construction kicks off

The new building will be inaugurated on April 24, 2015, ahead of Armenian Genocide 100th anniversary.

12 November 2012 • 17:55 AMT
Shops, homes and historic palaces flooded in Venice

Local media said dozens of people took refuge on their roofs after rivers burst their banks in central Italy.

12 November 2012 • 17:42 AMT
Goat cheese production business model wins StartUp Cup award

Yerevan hosted award ceremony of Armenia StartUp Cup business-model international competition on Nov 12.

12 November 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Lilit Mkrtchian reaches Women’s World Chess Championship round 2

Lilit Mkrtchian beat Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant in round 1 to make it to Women’s World Chess Championship round 2.

12 November 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Muslim cleric Abu Qatada not to be deported to Jordan

Qatada has been subject to lengthy periods of detention since 2001 although he has never been charged with a crime in the UK.

12 November 2012 • 17:29 AMT
Artsakh FM urges UN to assist in Stepanakert airport rehabilitation

Karen Mirzoyan: Baku’s stance is a clear manifestation of its upright disregard for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

12 November 2012 • 17:15 AMT
Italian prosecutors seek trial for S&P, Fitch

Agencies have increasingly come under fire for not predicting the subprime mortgage debt crisis of 2008-2009.

12 November 2012 • 16:55 AMT
Hollande ready to share French economic expertise with Armenia

Armenian President stressed the need to strengthen relations with the friendly nation of France and expand economic ties.

12 November 2012 • 16:40 AMT
Expert: Turkey won’t give up plan to attack Syria

According to Ruben Safrastyan, the U.S. program aiming to overthrow the Assad regime has failed.

12 November 2012 • 16:16 AMT
Expert advises RPA to accept Prosperous Armenia’s offer

Yervand Bozoyan stressed the need for unification of political forces to address any systematic problem in the country.