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02 November 2012 • 12:32 AMT
Anti-cult center head: Oskanian got charity funding from Mormon

Alexander Amaryan says people, once seriously involved in destructive sects, are now in psychiatric hospitals.

02 November 2012 • 12:26 AMT
Armenian youth demands legislative change to counter sects

Armenia lists 350 000 non-Apostolic Church followers, with 120 000 of them sectarians, Alexander Amaryan said.

02 November 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Ex-PM unaware of ANC leader’s plans on presidency

“Ter-Petrossian is an acceptable candidate for us. However, I can say nothing about his decision,” Hrant Bagratyan said.

02 November 2012 • 11:57 AMT
Prosperous Armenia agrees to back Serzh Sargsyan, paper says

Prosperous Armenia members estimated the probability of backing Sargsyan at 60%, according to a daily.

02 November 2012 • 11:54 AMT
Orinats Yekir, Communist Party of China agree to cooperate

Orinats Yekir hosted a sitting of a political council led by the party’s leader Artur Baghdasaryan on Thursday, November 1.

02 November 2012 • 11:47 AMT
Top UN human rights official slams China over Tibet protests

Pillay “urged Chinese authorities to promptly address the longstanding grievances that have led to an alarming escalation.”

02 November 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Israel’s opposition party may secure spot in parliament – poll

Kadima, which emerged as the largest party in the Knesset after the last election in 2009, has been slipping gradually in polls.

02 November 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Lara: I’m going to make Martirosyan pay for his disrespect

“I’ve worked hard my entire life to get into position to fight for a world championship and Martirosyan stands in my way,” Lara said.

02 November 2012 • 11:04 AMT
Robert Hovhannisyan 5th after Chigorin Memorial round 6

Hovhannisyan and Akopian have gained 5 points each to be placed 5th and 10th; Andriasian has scored 4,5 points.

02 November 2012 • 11:02 AMT
Another Armenian killed in Aleppo

According to Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Tigran Balayan, George Kabbanjyan, 22, was killed in a sniper attack.

02 November 2012 • 11:01 AMT
Heritage leader officially announces decision to run for president

“Regardless of election results, Heritage will continue struggle to bring victory to people,” Raffi Hovannisian said.

02 November 2012 • 10:43 AMT
Lawyers file motion to dismiss Megaupload case

In their latest filing they complain that the government has denied their client the opportunity to mount a fair defense.

02 November 2012 • 10:26 AMT
Armenian to submit NPP stress-test results to EU in May 2013

“New technical safety provision regulations will be submitted to the government next week,” Ashot Martirosyan said.

02 November 2012 • 10:21 AMT
Major banks told they need to hold more extra capital

The four will need to hold 2.5% of common equity as a percentage of assets, on top of the new 7% buffer generally recommended.

02 November 2012 • 10:15 AMT
French TV airs documentary on Armenian Khatchkars

A screening of another film, Origins of Armenian Church and History of Early Ages has been scheduled for December 30.

02 November 2012 • 10:05 AMT
Romanian govt. likely to win Dec 9 election – poll

The populist party of media tycoon Dan Diaconescu – who advocates steep tax cuts – was third with 14.9 percent.

02 November 2012 • 09:53 AMT
32-inch TV panels shortage expected in 2013

Due to peak demand for LCD TVs in the fourth quarter, prices for 32-, 39-, 40- and 46-inch TV panels are expected to rise.

02 November 2012 • 09:41 AMT
Migrants to ask Moscow Mayor to ban nationalist march

The signatories feel that the Russian March, and the ideology its organizers promote could exacerbate inter-ethnic tensions.

02 November 2012 • 09:05 AMT
Obama Secret Service agent found dead in apparent suicide

Max Milien, a spokesman for the Secret Service, said the agent’s death was being investigated by the District of Columbia police.

02 November 2012 • 08:39 AMT
VivaCell-MTS offers new modem price to subscribers

The “MTS Connect E353” modem provides up to 21.6 Mbps speed for download and 5.76 Mbps for upload.

02 November 2012 • 08:36 AMT
Microsoft reportedly testing its own smartphone design

Earlier this year, the company was said that the company would be releasing its own smartphone alongside Windows Phone 8.

02 November 2012 • 08:31 AMT
Late Turkish President probably poisoned – daily

The report was ordered in response to the suspicions of Özal’s family and friends about his death and a subsequent investigation.

02 November 2012 • 08:25 AMT
UK court rules Apple must re-write Samsung case statement

Judge Robin Jacob told Apple’s lawyer he did not believe that it would be difficult to post a new statement on the website.

02 November 2012 • 08:14 AMT
Facebook testing WiFi hotspot service for local businesses

Facebook confirmed that it’s rolled out the “small test with a few local businesses,” but didn’t mention any names.

02 November 2012 • 08:09 AMT
U.S. jobless rate rises as employers step up hiring slightly

That would be up from 114,000 in September, but would fall short of what is needed to quickly cut the jobless rate.

02 November 2012 • 07:53 AMT
4 Armenian servicemen killed in road accident

As Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said, those injured are being transported to Yerevan.

02 November 2012 • 07:32 AMT
130 people believed drowned off Bangladesh

The fishermen also reportedly found six bodies, including two women, who they believe to be victims of the boat accident.

02 November 2012 • 07:19 AMT
U.S. airman suspected of assaulting young boy in Japan

Military-related crime is an emotional issue on Okinawa, and all U.S. troops in Japan were put under a curfew.

02 November 2012 • 07:14 AMT
CIA officials make key decisions in Benghazi

The material appears to refute claims by critics that officials in Washington delayed sending help to the besieged personnel.

02 November 2012 • 07:10 AMT
Greek journalist acquitted of “rich list” charges

Kostas Vaxevanis, the editor of the magazine Hot Doc, was charged with violating Greece’s data protection law.