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01 November 2012 • 15:34 AMT
Samsung Galaxy Premier to be released in November

The Samsung Galaxy Premier has a 4.65 inch Super AMOLED touch-screen which runs at a resolution of 1280*720 pixels.

01 November 2012 • 15:31 AMT
ANC didn’t ban SDHP member from speaking – bloc rep.

Aram Manukyan denied reports claiming Ms. Sargsyan was banned from speaking after statements on Prosperous Armenia.

01 November 2012 • 15:23 AMT
Windows 8 passes milestone of 4 million users

Windows 8’s 4 million downloads account for approximately a third of 1% of its base of around 1.25 billion.

01 November 2012 • 15:10 AMT
Armenia to host Japanese film festival

As Hikari Center director said, Japanese film festival 2011 was organized in partnership with Japan’s embassy in Yerevan.

01 November 2012 • 15:05 AMT
“Star Wars Episode 7” to follow Luke Skywalker’s adventures

The producer mapped out a 12-part story outline for a complete Star Wars narrative arc, with Episode 7 to 9 focusing on Skywalker in his 30s and 40s.

01 November 2012 • 15:03 AMT
Royal Russian clock sold for nearly $1 million at Christie’s

Initially valued between $80,200 and $128,320, the historical timepiece was sold at Christie’s London sale for $966,810.

01 November 2012 • 14:49 AMT
Gyumri mayor, U.S. envoy discuss cooperation

Welcoming the guest, Mayor Balasanyan expressed readiness to deepen the cooperation with the U.S. embassy.

01 November 2012 • 14:39 AMT
“Star Trek” star Karl Urban to headline “The Wonder” adventure film

The film’s plot focuses on 14-year-old Rachel who, together with her classmates, find the end of a rainbow which, magically, transports them to China.

01 November 2012 • 14:34 AMT
Silence of the Foreign Ministry: Turkmen President to visit Armenia?

RA Foreign Ministry spokesman: we will inform about high-ranking officials’ visits to Armenia in due time.

01 November 2012 • 14:24 AMT
Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer join “Elsa & Fred” comedy

The movie details the outgoing Elsa’s attempt to engage the uptight Fred after the widower moves into her building.

01 November 2012 • 14:16 AMT
Pair pleads guilty to selling stolen Matisse painting

The FBI’s National Stolen Art File database lists five other missing Matisse works, including a collection of 62 sketches.

01 November 2012 • 14:07 AMT
President offers condolences over disastrous Hurricane Sandy

Serzh Sargsyan: I wish courage to the friends and families of the victims and speedy restoration to the affected regions.

01 November 2012 • 14:03 AMT
Sony delays “Zero Dark Thirty” Bin Laden hunt film release

“Zero Dark Thirty” opens against “Gangster Squad,” the film whose release was delayed following the shootings in Aurora, Colo.

01 November 2012 • 13:54 AMT
“Despicable Me 2” Halloween trailer boasts spooky scenes

The sequel to 2010’s hit animated movie ” promises to present an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of Gru.

01 November 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Priest says all sects in Armenia financed from common source

Priest Ter Shmavon Ghevondyan: none of the sects has broken away from the Armenian Apostolic Church.

01 November 2012 • 13:43 AMT
Liam Neeson’s “Walk Among Tombstones” secures worldwide deals

In the film, a former N.Y.P.D. cop who now works as an unlicensed private eye, Neeson’s character is haunted by past mistakes.

01 November 2012 • 13:25 AMT
Millenium nabs “Eliza Graves” Edgar Allan Poe-based thriller

The movie is about a new physician who arrives to apprentice at a mental institution where he falls in love with a patient.

01 November 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Harrison Ford, Zac Efron poised to headline “You Belong To Me” thriller

Ford would play a psychiatrist who has a difficult time after one of his female patients commits suicide.

01 November 2012 • 13:13 AMT
Erdogan resists Republic Day celebration, opposition is defiant

Turkey celebrated 89th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, and the festivities were quite original; protest rallies were held against Erdogan’s government and personally the Turkish Prime Minister. Tens of thousands of people gathered at Ulus square in Ankara timing their action to the anniversary of the country’s establishment.

01 November 2012 • 13:06 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 405,52 Nov 1

The market average rate of USD on November 1 totaled AMD 405,52 increasing by 0.05 point compared to Oct 31.

01 November 2012 • 13:06 AMT
Ministry of Culture may move to Gyumri, paper says

“However, considering that most Armenian officials reside in Yerevan, the decision won’t be made easily,” the paper said.

01 November 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Public figure forecasts gas price hike after Armenian presidential polls

Armenian Consumers’ Union NGO chairman: gas price upsurge will be recorded after Armenian presidential elections.

01 November 2012 • 12:46 AMT
Eilat’s World University Championship to host Armenian weightlifters

According to National Olympic Committee of Armenia website, Armenia’s team will be headed by an Honored Coach Poghos Poghosyan.

01 November 2012 • 12:37 AMT
900 Indian students enter Yerevan Medical University in 2 years

Armenian Education Minister Armen Ashotyan said that student housing is currently a serious problem.

01 November 2012 • 12:35 AMT
Armenian Prime Minister concerned over corruption

Tigran Sargsyan stressed the importance of participation of civil society, opposition as well as international organizations in anti-corruption activities.

01 November 2012 • 12:15 AMT
Robert Hovhannisyan suffers 1st defeat at Chigorin Memorial

Avetik Grigoryan tied a game vs. India’s Krishnan Sasikiran, while Vladimir Akopian beat Russia’s Vadim Moiseenko.

01 November 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Batu Khasikov readying new “surprise” for bout vs. Gago Drago

“I’m training hard every day,” Gago Drago said. “Batu is a strong guy, so I never liked to talk much before the fight.”

01 November 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Moscow to host charity match for needy family from Artsakh

Special boxes will be installed, enabling those willing to make charity donations for the needy families in Artsakh.

01 November 2012 • 12:06 AMT
Elina Danielian 25th in FIDE women’s rankings

Samvel Ter-Sahakyan is 21st among juniors, with Karen Grigoryan and Hovhannes Gabuzyan coming 46th and 52nd respectively.

01 November 2012 • 12:06 AMT
Levon Aronian retains 2nd spot in FIDE rankings

Magnus Carlsen (Norway) tops the list with 2848 points; Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik is 3rd with 2795 points.