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12 October 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Mario Balotelli to miss Armenia vs. Italy match

Balotelli will be replaced by Juventus forward Sebastian Giovinco, who will pair with Roma’s Pablo Osvaldo.

12 October 2012 • 12:45 AMT
Cyprus president seeks trade unions’ support for austerity

Cyprus asked the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund for aid in June.

12 October 2012 • 12:45 AMT
Russian minister confident gas agreement will “benefit all”

Bilateral relations in the fields of economy, culture and military-technical cooperation were further discussed.

12 October 2012 • 12:44 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 407,66 Oct. 12

The market average rate of USD on October 12 totaled AMD 407,66 increasing by 0.99 point compared to October 11.

12 October 2012 • 12:44 AMT
“Beyond the Hill,” “Bear,” “The Horde” vie for Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Writer/directors who have received nominations for both achievement in directing and best screenplay are Cheng Er and Reis Çelik.

12 October 2012 • 12:36 AMT
Russia’s state arms trader denies links to Syria “illegal” cargo

“We have no information available about the contents or ownership of any cargo,” Vyacheslav Davidenko said.

12 October 2012 • 12:35 AMT
Aleppo Armenian dies in rebel attack

25-year-old Hovik Tampalyan and Gevorg Talshyan, 35, were injured, with their lives said to be out of danger.

12 October 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Ewan McGregor to star in “Son Of A Gun” shoot heist pic

The film centers on the complex relationship between McGregor’s public enemy number one character and his young protégé.

12 October 2012 • 12:26 AMT
Rich countries pledge $165mln to back Arab democracies

The U.S. has pledged $50 million, Britain $25 million, Saudi Arabia $25 million and Japan and France $12 million each.

12 October 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Bali marks 10th anniversary of deadly bombings

The bombs ripped through Paddy’s Irish Bar and the nearby Sari Club in Bali’s popular Kuta tourist district.

12 October 2012 • 12:19 AMT
Iranian citizen attempting to smuggle drugs into Armenia detained

The examination of Iranian citizen Shahlai Hamid Jalai’s bags discovered 4,2 kg of opiate-like substances.

12 October 2012 • 12:19 AMT
Oskanian fund misuse case politicized, FAAE leader says

“It’s strange that no one would be complaining about the fund misuse except Armenia’s lawmen,” Ashot Grigorian said.

12 October 2012 • 12:15 AMT
Turkey scrambles two fighter planes to Syrian border

Fighting along Turkey’s 900-km border with Syria has repeatedly spilled over into Turkish territory in the past week.

12 October 2012 • 12:08 AMT
Japan utility admits nuke crises could be avoided

“When looking back on the accident, the problem was that preparations were not made in advance,” the task force said.

12 October 2012 • 11:31 AMT
SCPEC chair asks President for protection, paper says

“No one knows what sort of revelations by the Committee necessitated Artak Shaboyan’s protection,” Hraparak daily said.

12 October 2012 • 11:26 AMT
Iraq agrees to buy 24 Czech combat and training aircraft

Iraq will buy Czech L159 jets with the first planes arriving over the next seven months, Ali al-Moussawi said.

12 October 2012 • 11:16 AMT
Panetta says U.S. readies pre-emptive actions against cyber-attacks

Advanced tools were being created to subvert key computer control systems and wreak havoc, U.S. defense secretary said.

12 October 2012 • 11:08 AMT
Apple to unveil iPad mini Oct 23, sources say

Sources declined to specify where the event is to be held. But it’s likely to be at Apple’s Town Hall Auditorium.

12 October 2012 • 11:00 AMT
Paper: Nature Protection Minister ruined the institution, spokesman says

According to Zhoghovurd daily, spokesman of Nature Protection Ministry Artsrun Pepanyan has quitted his post.

12 October 2012 • 10:55 AMT
Turkish envoy to Slovakia factually recognized Genocide – FAAE

“When taken to Slovakia police station, Ms. Ulutekin stated than she didn’t deny the Genocide,” Ashot Grigorian said.

12 October 2012 • 10:51 AMT
South African transport unions sign wage deal

Four South African transport unions have signed a wage deal, ending a three-week trucker driver strike.

12 October 2012 • 10:43 AMT
Ghanaian Ashanti crown jewels stolen in Norway

The jewels, amassed over generations and considered to be priceless, are used by the king when he performs ceremonial duties.

12 October 2012 • 10:29 AMT
Tropical Storm Patty weakening in the Atlantic

Additional weakening is forecast and the U.S. National Hurricane Center says Patty could become a remnant low by Oct 13.

12 October 2012 • 10:28 AMT
Union of Armenians of Russia supports President Sargsyan

Ara Abramyan refuted media reports of his bankruptcy, noting that he even paid back the loans to banks.

12 October 2012 • 10:16 AMT
Qatar FM urges UN to assist Syrian rebels

“We should not leave it until a stage where, God forbid, somebody calls for jihad,” Khalid Bin Mohammad al-Attiyah said.

12 October 2012 • 10:02 AMT
European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize

“This is a message to Europe to do everything they can to secure what they’ve achieved and move forward,” Jagland said.

12 October 2012 • 09:56 AMT
Italy midfielder: we must show good game against Armenia

“At present, we’re in a better shape than we were before matches against Malta and Bulgaria,” Claudio Marchisio said.

12 October 2012 • 09:51 AMT
Italy well-prepared for match vs. Armenia – defender

“I’m eager to show a good game in a match against Armenia,” Domenico Criscito said before the match.

12 October 2012 • 09:48 AMT
Aronian currently 3rd after Chess Masters Final round 8

In round 8, all games ended in a tie, with Aronian, Anand and Karjakin sharing points with Pons, Caruana and Carlsen resp.

12 October 2012 • 09:28 AMT
Turkey extends mandate for incursions into Iraq to fight PKK

Turkey has stepped up air operations on suspected PKK rebels in northern Iraq over the past year after an increase in PKK attacks.