EN
15 October 2012 • 07:06 AMT
Philippines set to sign peace deal with largest Muslim rebel group

The framework deal follows long negotiations aimed at ending a 40-year conflict that has cost an estimated 120,000 lives.

15 October 2012 • 07:00 AMT
Oil falls as China economy doesn’t raise hopes for rebound

Brent crude, which is used to price international varieties of oil, dropped 58 cents to $113.03 per barrel in London.

15 October 2012 • 06:42 AMT
Lavrov denies use of Russian-made cluster bombs in Syria

He also said that “it is very difficult to establish from where and how ammunition and weapons are supplied there.”

15 October 2012 • 06:37 AMT
U.S. exports to Iran rise nearly a third despite sanctions

A Western diplomat said U.S. policy is to target the Iranian government rather than the people with sanctions.

15 October 2012 • 06:29 AMT
100 militants attack police station in Pakistan, kill 5

Yar also says 12 policemen were wounded in the attack in the small town of Matni, some 20 kilometers south of Peshawar.

14 October 2012 • 14:26 AMT
Apple patents fingerprint sensor, biometric technology hinted at

The move comes just months after the iPhone maker acquired mobile security firm AuthenTec, which holds fingerprint recognition patents.

14 October 2012 • 14:17 AMT
5 magnitude quake hits Caucasus, 4 magnitude jolts recorded in Armenia

According to the report, the earthquake struck at 40 km depth, with magnitude 3-4 jolts recorded in Armenia.

14 October 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Iran denies role in cyberattacks against Gulf oil companies

Mahdi Akhavan Bahabadi, secretary of the National Center of Cyberspace, denounced as “politically motivated” American allegations.

14 October 2012 • 13:52 AMT
Yerevan 2794th anniversary festivities launch in Armenian capital

A man dressed as King Argishti opened the event with the history of the foundation of the Armenian capital.

14 October 2012 • 13:32 AMT
Russia launches Intelsat-23 U.S. telecom satellite

The launch was initially scheduled for August 23, but was postponed because of a failed satellite launch earlier that month.

14 October 2012 • 13:23 AMT
Armed men shoot at Mauritania President

The witnesses said the armed men “directly” targeted the president as he was returning from his farm in the Inchiri province.

14 October 2012 • 13:15 AMT
“Skyfall” Bond flick action-packed trailer released among rave reviews

Titled “Take the Shot”, the snippet highlights a very intense scene where Eve is forced by M to “take a bloody shot” toward Bond.

14 October 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Agriculture key component in Artsakh economy – President

Bako Sahakyan accompanied by high-ranking officials visited a trade fair timed to the Agriculture Worker’s Day in capital Stepanakert.

14 October 2012 • 12:56 AMT
Thousands march in Spain to protest austerity

With unemployment nearing 25%, Spain has introduced biting austerity measures as well as financial and labour reforms.

14 October 2012 • 12:52 AMT
Turkish planes banned from Syrian airspace

The decision came three days after Turkey intercepted a Syrian passenger plane en route from Moscow to Damascus.

14 October 2012 • 12:43 AMT
Syrian forces use cluster bombs in civilian areas – Human Rights Watch

Most nations have banned the use of cluster bombs under a convention which became international law in 2010.

14 October 2012 • 12:28 AMT
Ethan Hawke’s “Sinister” beats Ben Affleck’s “Argo” at box-office

The news was grim for new Kevin James comedy Here Comes the Boom, which grossed $4.6 million to come in No. 6.

14 October 2012 • 12:17 AMT
German FM calls to boost sanctions against Iran

Iran has failed to make any concessions during talks on its nuclear program over the past months, Guido Westerwelle said.

14 October 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Lithuanians vote in parliamentary polls

Opinion polls suggest the country’s ruling center-right coalition led by Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius is set to lose power.

14 October 2012 • 12:11 AMT
Israel warns Finland against Gaza-bound boat

Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza after the militant Islamic Hamas seized control of it in 2007 from secular rival Fatah.

14 October 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Turkey to Iran gas pipeline work resumes after blast

“The Turkey to Iran natural gas pipeline just started to pump this morning,” Energy Minister Taner Yildiz.

13 October 2012 • 16:07 AMT
Yugra beats Mika in European Club Cup round 2

Mika Yerevan chess club lost to “Yugra” (Khanty-Mansiysk) 1,5:2,5 in the second round of European Club Cup.

13 October 2012 • 15:57 AMT
Armenians unable to leave Syria over lack of travel documents

Many Syrian Armenians are in need of RA passports and any further delay may have tragic consequences.

13 October 2012 • 15:27 AMT
Hamazgayin Theatre performances to be free for Syrian Armenians

All citizens of Syria of Armenian nationality will be provided a free ticket to performances after showing an identity document.

13 October 2012 • 15:26 AMT
Paper: ex-president Kocharian meets ex-FM Oskanian

RA second president Robert Kocharian noted he had no intention to run for president, Zhoghovurd daily reported.

13 October 2012 • 14:56 AMT
Paper says protocol signed protesting Moscow’s “Compatriots” program

October 12 was one of the rare days, when Armenia dared run against Russia’s official position, Hraparak daily says.

13 October 2012 • 14:53 AMT
NKR ex-minister: high time Armenian authorities favored nation

Arman Melikyan believed opposition’s nomination of a neutral candidate to be the only chance for victory against the authorities.

13 October 2012 • 13:49 AMT
Artsakh ex-FM undecided on presidency

Dwelling on the upcoming presidential elections, Arman Melikyan stressed the need for conducting fair polls.

13 October 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Paper: Khachatur Sukiasyan to run for president?

Sukiasyan maintains friendly relations with both the opposition and the authority circles, 168 Zham daily reported.

13 October 2012 • 13:24 AMT
Russian minister: CIS integration processes favor Armenia

Maxim Sokolov stressed the importance of formation of a common economic zone with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.