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24 October 2012 • 15:18 AMT
IOC president defends cycling

Jacques Rogge says it would be wrong to kick the sport out of the Olympics after the Lance Armstrong scandal.

24 October 2012 • 15:16 AMT
9000 to lose jobs over Ford plant closure

Ford has been under pressure in Europe due to dwindling demand for its models and the overall slide of car sales.

24 October 2012 • 15:06 AMT
Libya’s govt. forces take control of former Gaddafi stronghold

Thousands have fled bloodshed this month between rival militias in the isolated hilltop town that was one of the last to surrender to rebels.

24 October 2012 • 15:01 AMT
Iran dissatisfied with outcomes of joint projects with Armenia

Iranian Energy Minister Majid Namjoo highly assessed Armenia’s role in relations with the neighboring countries.

24 October 2012 • 14:51 AMT
U.S. envoy congratulates Armenian PM for advancement in WB report

John Heffern stressed importance of developing the business environment to maintain economic growth in Armenia.

24 October 2012 • 14:29 AMT
“Caesar Must Die” to open LA’s Cinema Italian Style fest

Produced by Luce Cinecittà and the American Cinematheque, celebration of Italian cinema will pay tribute to the late producer Carlo Ponti.

24 October 2012 • 14:13 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 405,55 Oct 24

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 405,55 on October 24, decreasing by 0.37 point compared to Oct. 23.

24 October 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Expert deems Free Democrats party govt.-initiated project

As media outlets reported earlier, Free Democrats is currently developing a strategy for the upcoming presidential race.

24 October 2012 • 14:06 AMT
ABC nabs “Hangover” scribes’ “Mixology” comedy pilot

Mixology follows five guys and five girls trying to find love at a trendy Manhattan bar across the course of one night.

24 October 2012 • 14:02 AMT
Azerbaijan may participate in boxing championships in Yerevan

Yerevan will host 2012 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships from November 25-December 8.

24 October 2012 • 14:01 AMT
U.S. drone attack kills woman in Pakistan

The U.S. regularly carries out drone strikes targeting militants in Pakistan’s tribal region but refuses to discuss the program publicly.

24 October 2012 • 13:57 AMT
James Cameron to helm “The Informationist” after “Avatar” films

Cameron is presently at work on the 2nd and 3rd “Avatar” films, which Fox is keen to have after the record-breaking success of the first one.

24 October 2012 • 13:45 AMT
“Silent Hill: Revelation” horror red-band trailer hits the web

Directed by Michael J. Bassett, the horror film brings back old hands from the first film as well as introducing newcomers.

24 October 2012 • 13:35 AMT
EU formally objects Microsoft’s breaching browsing order

“Microsoft has acknowledged that the choice screen was not displayed during that period,” the Commission said.

24 October 2012 • 13:33 AMT
Armenian chess official offers to hold 2018 Open in Yerevan

Ashot Vardapetyan: I wonder why a city that boasts such good chess traditions as Yerevan doesn’t host such an event.

24 October 2012 • 13:22 AMT
Angelina Jolie’s kids to join mother in “Maleficent”

“Maleficent” itself will explore the origins of Disney’s most iconic villain, Maleficent, and what led her to curse Princess Aurora.

24 October 2012 • 13:17 AMT
Social Investment Funds of Armenia, Moldova discussed in Yerevan

WB Country Manager for Armenia said that the fund’s programs aim to reduce poverty in Armenian communities.

24 October 2012 • 13:10 AMT
Explosion hits Sudanese arms factory, causes fire

Khidir said some people had been taken to hospitals suffering smoke inhalation but otherwise there were no casualties.

24 October 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” trailer features Jamie Foxx

In the trailer, freed slave Django (Foxx) shoots, whips and blows up his enemies – all in the name of freeing his wife from an evil slave owner.

24 October 2012 • 12:55 AMT
Donald Trump tries to stop BBC from airing “You’ve Been Trumped” doc

“You’ve Been Trumped” documentary is about the real estate mogul’s alleged bullying of residents near his golf resort in Scotland.

24 October 2012 • 12:47 AMT
Failed suicidal attempt reported in Azerbaijani army

Conscripted into military service from Dashkesan district, Ernur Avaz oglu Gajiev jumped from dormitory’s third floor.

24 October 2012 • 12:46 AMT
“The Hobbit” 1st TV spot released

The teaser features several snippets of previously unseen footage, including the first glimpse of Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield.

24 October 2012 • 12:38 AMT
Al Pacino, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Renner team up for “Imagine”

“Imagine” centers on an aging rocker who is inspired to put down the pipe and the whiskey bottle and reconnect with his son.

24 October 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Pope Benedict XVI names six new cardinals

The ceremony, known as a consistory, will be held on November 24, the pope said in a surprise announcement.

24 October 2012 • 12:31 AMT
Charlize Theron developing “The Clan” Viking drama

The project will follow the various clans of medieval Scotland as they battle each other, while simultaneously fending off Viking invaders.

24 October 2012 • 12:29 AMT
Israeli President vows response for Palestinian fire

Israeli President Shimon Peres angrily denounced the barrage of Palestinian rockets fired at hos country.

24 October 2012 • 12:23 AMT
Ukrainian MP slams Turkey’s policy of Genocide denial

Les Tanyuk criticized Turkey’s reluctance to come to terms with its past, urging Ankara to stop playing games.

24 October 2012 • 12:17 AMT
Microsoft starts shipping its Surface tablet

Microsoft intends to launch an Intel-based version of the Surface offering the full Windows 8 system in January.

24 October 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Mexican parliament supports peoples’ right to self-determination

Armenian Foreign Minister voiced hope that Mexican parliament will take effective steps to develop relations with Armenia.

24 October 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Yerevan ex-Mayor added to PM candidates list – paper

“While those close to Tigran Sargsyan insist that he’ll retain his seat till 2018, opposition forces beg to differ,” a daily said.