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23 October 2012 • 13:17 AMT
Karzai slams NATO operation in Afghanistan which left 4 children dead

Civilian casualties have been a major source of friction between Karzai’s government and the U.S.-led NATO forces in Afghanistan.

23 October 2012 • 13:06 AMT
Every 5th disabled child in Armenia not sent to school

The Representative of UNICEF in Armenia Ms. Henriette Ahrens urged to integrate disabled children into the live of the society.

23 October 2012 • 12:42 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 405,92 Oct 23

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 405,92 on October 23, increasing by 0.16 point compared to October 23.

23 October 2012 • 12:38 AMT
Association agreement obligates Armenia to implement EU legislation

Deputy Foreign Minister briefed Yerevan State University students on different aspects of Armenia-EU cooperation.

23 October 2012 • 12:33 AMT
SCR urges Armenian citizens to follow traffic safety standards

Freight cars collided with cattle on Armenia’s Vardenis-Shorzha rail track, with four cars of a freight train derailing.

23 October 2012 • 12:31 AMT
Expert: Turkey publicly admitted its mistake

Russian President Vladimir Putin postponed his visit to Turkey, Director of RA NAS Institute of Oriental Studies said.

23 October 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Expert predicts Turkey’s possible attack on Syria

Turkey’s political programs became locked in a stalemate over inability to topple Syria’s Assad, Ruben Safrastyan said.

23 October 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Syrian anti-aircraft shell hits health center in Turkey – report

An anti-aircraft shell reportedly fired from Syria hit a health center across the border in Turkey’s Hatay province.

23 October 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Iran say it will stop oil exports if sanctions get tighter

“If sanctions intensify we will stop exporting oil,” Iranian oil minister Rostam Qasemi told reporters in Dubai.

23 October 2012 • 11:51 AMT
London Olympics cost 400 mln pounds – British govt.

As a result of the unused part of the contingency budget, 480 million pounds ($770 million) is left unspent.

23 October 2012 • 11:48 AMT
ECHR reveals violations in Yukos ex-security chief trial

The court also upheld complaints over the alleged unlawfulness and excessive length of Alexei Pichugin’s detention.

23 October 2012 • 11:42 AMT
Ameriabank posts AMD 4,7bln net profit in January-Sept

Ameriabank’s CFO Gevorg Tarumyan said the number of legal and physical clients increased by 10% and 20% respect.

23 October 2012 • 11:41 AMT
Paper: presidential administration provides $9600 to suicidal ex-policeman

According to the paper, Aumyan’s motive was the issue of providing for his underage children and a surgery for his disabled daughter.

23 October 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Yerevan 24th in UN’s fastest shrinking cities list

Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk, Hungary’s Budapest and Ukraine’s Donetsk topped the UN Habitat-released list.

23 October 2012 • 11:30 AMT
Tony Scott’s death was suicide, LA coroner confirms

At the time of his death, he was reported to be involved in a number of film projects including a sequel to Top Gun.

23 October 2012 • 11:17 AMT
Latest James Bond movie getting world premiere in London

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are due to attend the screening, along with stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Javier Bardem.

23 October 2012 • 11:02 AMT
Economist urges Armenia to benefit from advancement in WB report

Tigran Jrbashyan deemed Armenia’s jump “predictable”, as it reflected the reforms implemented in the country.

23 October 2012 • 11:01 AMT
Paper: Gyumri ex-Mayor to be sued on corruption charges?

The NSS and Prosecutor General’s Office demanded to see Gyumri municipality’s archives from 2005 to 2011.

23 October 2012 • 10:53 AMT
UNHCR: over 100,000 Syrian refugees registered in Lebanon

The UNHCR has forecast that a total of up to 700,000 Syrian refugees may have fled abroad by the end of the year.

23 October 2012 • 10:35 AMT
FIFA, goal-line technology providers sign agreement

GoalRef and Hawk-Eye have been authorized to install their systems worldwide after signing license agreements with FIFA.

23 October 2012 • 10:33 AMT
Armenian FM warns against Azeri corrupt temptations

Edward Nalbandian: unfortunately, some politicians fall into the trap, unable to counter Baku’s corrupt temptations.

23 October 2012 • 10:21 AMT
Rosneft eyes 5% of global oil production after TNK-BP deal

“Oil production will rise from 2.4 million barrels per day to 4.1 million bpd,” Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin has said.

23 October 2012 • 10:06 AMT
Hospital fire kills 12 patients in Taiwan

A hospital official said the victims died of smoke inhalation. Injured residents were being treated at several different hospitals.

23 October 2012 • 10:01 AMT
Zvartnots again suspends Armavia flights

Armenia International Airports CJSC again halted servicing of Armavia air company flights on October 23 morning.

23 October 2012 • 09:55 AMT
High-level Taliban commander reportedly captured

“Rahman was involved in heightening insecurity in Kunduz, Takhar and Badakhshan provinces,” police spokesman said.

23 October 2012 • 09:52 AMT
Iranian official says Armenia good market for East Azerbaijan

Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and Armenia’s Armavir province earlier signed an agreement on purchase of anti-hail stations.

23 October 2012 • 09:33 AMT
Muslims, Buddhists clash in Myanmar, 3 dead

That violence left at least 90 people dead and more than 3,000 homes destroyed, along with dozens of mosques and monasteries.

23 October 2012 • 09:14 AMT
Mexican senators disfavor pro-Azeri Karabakh resolutions?

Armenian Foreign Minister said 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.

23 October 2012 • 09:06 AMT
EU to debate quotas for women on corporate boards

The debate comes after the European Parliament criticized the lack of female candidates for the European Central Bank.

23 October 2012 • 08:48 AMT
Armstrong removes Tour de France titles from Twitter profile

The Twitter change was the only immediate reaction from Armstrong to the UCI’s decision to take away his titles.