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05 November 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Armenian army soldier commits suicide

A criminal case in accordance to article 110, part 1 of Armenian Criminal Code(instigation to commit suicide) was initiated.

05 November 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Syrian National Council votes to broaden membership

The vote may not be enough to avert a U.S.-backed plan to set up a new leadership group in which the SNC would play a lesser role.

05 November 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Malawi suspends laws against same-sex relationships

Homosexuality is banned in Malawi – as it is in 36 other African states – and carries a maximum sentence of 14 years.

05 November 2012 • 11:46 AMT
ANC rep.: Europe skeptical of Armenia’s anti-corruption struggle

Aram Manukyan believes an anti-corruption strategic program to be a mockery against people and political forces.

05 November 2012 • 11:37 AMT
S. Korea shuts down two nuke reactors over unapproved parts

Almost all the parts were used at the Yeonggwang Nuclear Power Plant, in the south-west, where the two reactors were shut down.

05 November 2012 • 11:28 AMT
Israeli minister allows “Arkia” to operate direct flights to Yerevan

According to Yisrael Katz, “direct Israel-Armenia flights are operated in the framework of air transport liberalization.”

05 November 2012 • 11:26 AMT
2 killed in Bahrain bomb blasts

Police have been targeted by explosions several times this year, as the government has stepped up efforts to quell an uprising.

05 November 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Iraq, Pakistani company sign gas deal

In May, Iraq awarded Pakistan Petroleum the right to explore for gas in the Block 8 which is shared by Diyala and Wasit provinces.

05 November 2012 • 11:18 AMT
Toyota nudges full-year net profit forecast up to $9.7 billion

Toyota increased its net profit forecast for the year to end-March to 780 billion yen, up 2.6 percent from its previous guidance.

05 November 2012 • 11:17 AMT
No secret talks between Russia, U.S. on Syria – Lavrov

“We never hold secret discussions with anyone over the fate of a third-party country,” Russian Foreign Minister said.

05 November 2012 • 11:04 AMT
U.S. message to Baku: attacks on Armenian planes inadmissible

U.S. recently urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to find a diplomatic solution to issues relating to the operation of NKR airport.

05 November 2012 • 11:03 AMT
HSBC may face criminal charges over rule breaches

“The report undoubtedly caused considerable reputational damage to HSBC,” Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said.

05 November 2012 • 10:31 AMT
Levon Aronian 3rd at Chess Oscar award

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen for the third consecutive time became Chess Oscar winner, with Boris Gelfand coming 2nd.

05 November 2012 • 10:11 AMT
Azeri coach: Yerevan-hosted boxing championships important

Shamil Alimjanov says they attach special importance to Yerevan-hosted 2012 Youth World Boxing Championships.

05 November 2012 • 09:59 AMT
603 074 tourists visit Armenia in Jan-Sept 2012

608 175 people left Armenia as tourists in January-September 2012, According to RA National Statistical Service

05 November 2012 • 09:25 AMT
Armenia hosts freight damage claims meeting

At the end of the meeting the Board of Arbitrators will take decisions executable by railway administrations.

05 November 2012 • 09:04 AMT
Hungarian delegates apologize to Armenian partners at IPA Congress

Armenian delegation members summed up the outcomes of 20th International Police Association (IPA) World Congress.

05 November 2012 • 08:25 AMT
Another Armenian killed in Aleppo

Armenians taken hostage in Aleppo suburb on October 29 are “safe and sound”, Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

05 November 2012 • 07:56 AMT
David Nalbandian drops 78th in ATP ranking list

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic tops the list with 11420 points. Swiss Roger Federer comes second with 9465 points.

05 November 2012 • 07:47 AMT
Vladimir Akopian 10th at Mikhail Chigorin Memorial

Armenian grandmaster Vladimir Akopian beat Russia’s Anton Kovalyov in the final round of Mikhail Chigorin Memorial.

05 November 2012 • 07:38 AMT
Skins claims damages over Armstrong doping scandal

Skins sent a letter to the Union Cycliste Internationale, or UCI claiming its brand reputation has been harmed.

05 November 2012 • 07:30 AMT
Bell tolls in Diyarbakir’s St. Giragos Church after decades of silence

The bell tower was demolished under the pretext that it was higher than the minarets of mosques in the city

05 November 2012 • 07:13 AMT
Khasikov: I put Drago in tight corner

Super champion Batu Khasikov commented on his victory against Armenian-Dutch kickboxing star Gago Drago.

04 November 2012 • 14:13 AMT
U.S. envoy to Baku banned from visiting Armenian cemetery in Jugha

U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar has issued a statement on the protection of cultural heritage in the region.

04 November 2012 • 13:33 AMT
Critical votes will end talks of Greek euro exit, PM says

Antonis Samaras: as soon as the new measures are passed and we get the critical aid tranche, uncertainty will end.

04 November 2012 • 13:15 AMT
Ukrainian opposition to protest against ‘parliamentary election fraud’

Ukrainian opposition claimed numerous falsifications during the republic’s parliamentary election held on October 28.

04 November 2012 • 13:06 AMT
Filmmaker Danny Boyle joins plea to slam Henry Moore sale

Tower Hamlets Council announced it would sell bronze sculpture Draped Seated Woman after “unprecedented” budget cuts.

04 November 2012 • 12:57 AMT
Georgia’s Saakashvili refuses to move from presidential palace

The new Georgian premier also said it was a heavy load on the country’s budget to maintain two presidential planes.

04 November 2012 • 12:49 AMT
6,000 ultra nationalists march in Moscow

Nationalists accuse the Kremlin of lavishing privileges on migrants and minorities while ignoring ethnic Russians.

04 November 2012 • 12:31 AMT
U.S. presidential candidates deadlocked for last push

Former President Bill Clinton was also suffering as he joined Mr Obama in Virginia, addressing the rally in hoarse tones.