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17 October 2012 • 18:07 AMT
Armenia, Italy sign agreement on defense cooperation

Minister Seyran Ohanyan voiced hope for further deepening of Armenian-Italian defense cooperation.

17 October 2012 • 17:56 AMT
Syrian rebels down helicopter in fierce fighting

Lakhdar Brahimi called this week for a temporary ceasefire during the four-day Eid holiday starting on October 26.

17 October 2012 • 17:37 AMT
Paper: what’s the true goal of NSC secretary’s visit to Moscow?

Armenian National Security Council secretary, Orinats Yerkir leader Arthur Baghdasaryan is on working visit to Moscow.

17 October 2012 • 17:24 AMT
Paper: transport minister to be the 1st to deliver report at govt. meeting

Prime Minister Sargsyan has named Transport Minister Gagik Beglaryan among the first to come up with reports.

17 October 2012 • 17:07 AMT
Six Russian sailors kidnapped off Nigerian coast

The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the kidnapping and said it was doing all it could to secure the sailors’ early release.

17 October 2012 • 17:07 AMT
Paper: Free Democrats head will speak for himself, ANC rep. says

Armenian National Congress faction leader Levon Zurabyan noted that his activities cover broader areas.

17 October 2012 • 17:02 AMT
Hezbollah drone reportedly made in Germany

Last week, Hassan Nasrallah confirmed responsibility for launching the aircraft, which he claimed was made in Iran.

17 October 2012 • 16:47 AMT
Expert: Turkey may adopt a decision on mutual apologies

Artak Shakaryan said further deterioration in Armenian-Turkish ties was recorded ever since the protocols were signed.

17 October 2012 • 16:35 AMT
Paramount nabs Scorsese, DiCaprio’s “The Wolf of Wall Street”

The film chronicles the rise and fall of a Wall Street trader whose success leads him down a path towards substance abuse and jail time.

17 October 2012 • 16:33 AMT
Italy leads World Cup Group B

Mario Balotelli scored one goal and set up another to help 10-man Italy to a 3-1 victory over Denmark in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, October 16 that marked his return to the national team.

17 October 2012 • 16:31 AMT
Foxconn says iPhone 5 most difficult device plant ever assembled

Hon Hai currently assembles the iPhone 5 for Apple at its plants in Zhengzhou, central China, and in Guan Lan, in southern China.

17 October 2012 • 16:12 AMT
Facebook partners with Kaspersky to boost security

Facebook has agreed similar security partnerships with Avast, AVG, Avira, Panda, Total Defence, and Webroot.

17 October 2012 • 16:09 AMT
Italian Defense Minister says Karabakh settlement important

Giampaolo di Paola said that Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution is of strategic importance to Europe’s security.

17 October 2012 • 16:03 AMT
1st look at Elijah Wood as Frodo in “The Hobbit”

The actor returns as Frodo Baggins in the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel from director Peter Jackson.

17 October 2012 • 15:49 AMT
Tunisian journalists stage strike against Islamist govt. control

The strike was called by the 1,200-member journalists’ union and is the first ever staged in Tunisia.

17 October 2012 • 15:38 AMT
Russia to test Pantsyr anti-missile system

“The Pantsyr will be tested in live attacks for the first time against real cruise missile targets on the range,” a Defense Ministry source said.

17 October 2012 • 15:33 AMT
Mika wins silver at European Women’s Chess Club Cup

Women’s team of Mika Yerevan club beat Chigorin in the final 7th round of Israel-hosted European Club Cup.

17 October 2012 • 15:29 AMT
Human Rights Watch report details Libya rebels’ atrocities

The 50-page report Death of a Dictator: Bloody Vengeance in Sirte details the last hours of Gaddafi’s life on October 20.

17 October 2012 • 15:22 AMT
EU, Armenia to ink preliminary deal on visa facilitation in Brussels

Newly-appointed Greek ambassador to Armenia presented copies of credentials to Armenian Foreign Minster.

17 October 2012 • 15:16 AMT
Iran rejects Hormuz oil spill plan accusations

Der Spiegel reported it had evidence of a plan by IRGC commander to cause an oil spill to block crude exports through the Strait.

17 October 2012 • 14:51 AMT
Warner Bros to adapt “Cool, Sweet, Hot, Love” book into movie

The book by Erin McCahan was just acquired to be published by the Dutton imprint Dial Books in fall 2014.

17 October 2012 • 14:32 AMT
Turkey says won’t ban Syria outreach flights

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu noted that Turkey won’t ban the flights of airplanes carrying humanitarian aid.

17 October 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Ukraine to host Molodist young filmmakers fest

The festival’s main program is to be the international competition, complemented by the short film and student film competitions.

17 October 2012 • 14:15 AMT
Tom Cruise, Charlize Theron eye “Our Name is Adam” sci-fi flick

The actor can next be seen on screen in Christopher McQuarrie’s Jack Reacher, scheduled for release in December.

17 October 2012 • 14:00 AMT
Universal orders Al Pacino’s “Scarface” remake

Scarface was first adapted for cinema by Howard Hawks in 1932, and more famously by Brian De Palma with Al Pacino in the lead role in 1983.

17 October 2012 • 13:53 AMT
Zvartnots airport resumes services to Armavia

Armenian national carrier Armavia has refused to reveal the name of the new shareholder of the air company.

17 October 2012 • 13:39 AMT
OSCE MG to organize Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs’ meeting

French ambassador to Baku said French government remains committed to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

17 October 2012 • 13:36 AMT
Amy Adams to star in “Precious” helmer’s Janis Joplin biopic

“Get It While You Can” revolves around Joplin, who was a prominent rock musician in the 1960s.

17 October 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Mika beats Ashdod in European Women’s Chess Club Cup round 6

With 8 points Mika Yerevan club retains the 3rd position. Cercle d’Echecs still leads tournament with 12 points.

17 October 2012 • 13:30 AMT
Nike terminates contract with Lance Armstrong

Nike said the contract was terminated “due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Armstrong participated in doping”.