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05 November 2012 • 14:26 AMT
U.S., Japan start joint military drills amid China tensions

The two sides are locked in a diplomatic row over the islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China.

05 November 2012 • 14:20 AMT
Armenian products gain World Food Ukraine exhibit visitors’ interest

Armenian booth showcased beverages, confectionery, canned food, dried fruit, brandy, wine and fish products.

05 November 2012 • 14:20 AMT
Suicide car bombing reportedly kills 50 Syrian security forces

“A fighter from the (al-Qaeda inspired) Nusra Front blew himself up … in the Hama countryside,” said Rami Abdelrahman.

05 November 2012 • 14:19 AMT
Myriad Pictures to produce Olivia Wilde’s “Relanxious” romcom

Story centers on an anxiety-ridden woman (Wilde) meeting an agoraphobic (Sudeikis) and engaging in a courtship over the phone.

05 November 2012 • 14:15 AMT
Turkish jets bombard PKK targets in Iraq

Additionally, five PKK militants were killed by the Turkish army in clashes during another operation on Cudi Mountain.

05 November 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Michael Haneke’s “Amour” picks up 6 European Film Awards nominations

Thomas Vinterberg’s “Jagten” (“The Hunt”) and Steve McQueen’s sexually explicit “Shame” won five nominations.

05 November 2012 • 14:05 AMT
Armenia-Lithuania friendly tickets to go on sale November 6

The tickets, priced at AMD 3000, 5000 and 8000 will be sold at Stadium-adjacent box-offices and Hummel stores.

05 November 2012 • 14:04 AMT
Armenia posts 3% drop in birthrate in January – September

As of October 1, Armenia’s resident population totaled 3 mln. 282 thous. according to 2001 census data.

05 November 2012 • 13:55 AMT
Russia to deliver 5.3 mln tons of oil to Belarus

Semashko admitted that Belarusian refineries and associated enterprises have been affected by a fall in oil supplies.

05 November 2012 • 13:55 AMT
Military academy construction launches in NKR

The construction program, will be coordinated by Karabakh war hero Major General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan.

05 November 2012 • 13:52 AMT
Cameron in Gulf to strengthen UK defense ties

Britain is looking to sell Typhoon jets to Dubai and Saudi Arabia, despite allegations of human rights abuses.

05 November 2012 • 13:41 AMT
Palestinians reject Israel’s request to give up UN bid

Israeli PM has warned Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas against making any unilateral moves in the UN General Assembly.

05 November 2012 • 13:38 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406,57 Nov 5

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406,57 on November 5, increasing by 0.61 point compared to Nov. 2.

05 November 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Khoren Gevor vs. Maxim Vlasov weigh-in

The super middleweights successfully tipped the scales for their contracted weights: Vlasov – 165.8 against Gevor – 169.8

05 November 2012 • 13:22 AMT
FM, OSCE MG attempt to bring Karabakh talks to constructive vein

Edward Nalbandian says that Baku turned down all the proposals by the mediators and thwarted the negotiations.

05 November 2012 • 13:18 AMT
Gunshots heard near Turkish PM’s office

An armed man reportedly approached the back entrance of the building and fired three blank shots.

05 November 2012 • 13:02 AMT
Greece awaits 3 days of escalating anti-austerity strikes

The strikes come as the wobbly coalition government prepares to present another austerity package in parliament.

05 November 2012 • 13:00 AMT
Armenia, Iraq to expand ties in healthcare sector

Health Minister Derenik Dumanyan will leave for Iraq as a part of Armenian delegation led by Territorial Administration Minister.

05 November 2012 • 12:54 AMT
Two Saudi border guards killed in an ambush

Unconfirmed reports say the gunmen were al-Qaeda militants, who had attempted to cross from Saudi Arabia into Yemen.

05 November 2012 • 12:48 AMT
Heritage Party leader bears no grudge against Free Democrats

“I’m sure that the new generation of Free Democrats will work to repair their mistakes,” Raffi Hovannisian said.

05 November 2012 • 12:47 AMT
Crude prices retreat amid reduced demand for oil

“Many areas affected by the storm are still struggling to get back to normal. That means demand for fuel is also lower,” Shum said.

05 November 2012 • 12:40 AMT
Heritage leader predicts unequal struggle at presidential race

Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian promised to turn Armenia into a parliamentary republic, if elected.

05 November 2012 • 12:39 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: Nov 5-11 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price totals 20549.05 (-130.65), release price: 22335.92 (-142.02); silver: purchase price: 385.81 (-1.62).

05 November 2012 • 12:34 AMT
10 dead as ship sank between Libya, Italy’s Lampedusa

Amnesty International reported at least 1,500 deaths last year of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

05 November 2012 • 12:27 AMT
Silk Road Challenge program winners to visit Armenia

Armenia, represented by the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, is the general sponsor of the competition.

05 November 2012 • 12:23 AMT
One killed in Ukraine coal mine blast

In 2007, a methane explosion at the mine killed 101 workers and became the worst mine tragedy in Ukraine’s history.

05 November 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Hrachya Tamrazyan re-elected as Matenadaran director

The decision was taken at Matenadaran board session, with the chief of staff to President Education and Culture Ministers attending.

05 November 2012 • 12:16 AMT
Israeli PM, Defense Minister order to prepare for Iran attack – report

Barak said last week that Iran has pulled back on its nuclear program, which has given Israel more time to contemplate its next steps.

05 November 2012 • 12:12 AMT
Doctors Without Borders facing problems in Myanmar

Clashes between the two communities in Myanmar’s Rakhine state have killed 89 people and displaced more than 35,000.

05 November 2012 • 12:08 AMT
U.S. envoy denies NATO-CSTO rivalry

John Heffern noted peacemaking efforts and defense reforms as the key development areas of Armenia- NATO cooperation.