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11 October 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Rolling Stones unveil new single

‘Gloom and Doom’ and another new song – ‘One Last Shot’ – were completed by the Rolling Stones in Paris earlier this year.

11 October 2012 • 13:54 AMT
PM slams violations in Armenia’s healthcare sector

A probe was initiated to show that prices for drugs brought in state purchases exceeded market prices by 44%.

11 October 2012 • 13:53 AMT
Free Democrats: common presidential candidate with PAP absurd

Free Democrats party’s spokesperson ruled out nomination of a common presidential candidate with Prosperous Armenia.

11 October 2012 • 13:47 AMT
Thousands of Croatians protest government’s austerity drive

The government hopes the economy will return to growth next year, thanks to major investments in energy and infrastructure.

11 October 2012 • 13:38 AMT
Greek unemployment hits record high of 25.1 percent

Finance Ministry figures showed that the deficit-busting effort is on track despite lower-than-anticipated revenues.

11 October 2012 • 13:28 AMT
Araratbank 1st in Armenia for top-quality SWIFT money transfers

The assessment proves the compliance of Araratbank money transfer system with STP international standards.

11 October 2012 • 13:13 AMT
“Thor” star Chris Hemsworth may join Bruce Willis in “American Assassin”

The “Red Dawn” star is offered a $10 million paycheck to take the part of Mitch Rapp, a former Syracuse grad student who joins the CIA.

11 October 2012 • 13:10 AMT
Chinese author Mo Yan wins Nobel Prize in literature

Mo Yan is the author’s pen name. It means “not willing to talk.” His real name is Guan Moye. He was born in Shandong province.

11 October 2012 • 13:08 AMT
Armenian parliament speaker meets Argentinian envoy

Hovik Abrahamyan attached importance to dynamic development of bilateral relations and inter-parliamentary ties.

11 October 2012 • 13:04 AMT
Kremlin unaware of Putin’s visit to Armenia

“We have no information about Putin’s plans to travel to Yerevan in the days to come,” Kremlin’s press service said.

11 October 2012 • 12:59 AMT
More Germans think Greece should stay in eurozone

Until now, most Germans have supported Merkel’s tough line with Greece and other debt-crippled eurozone states.

11 October 2012 • 12:56 AMT
French police release 5 terror suspects

That attack triggered widespread outrage after it emerged that radical Islamists were targeting the Jewish community in Sarcelles.

11 October 2012 • 12:53 AMT
Tom Cruise to star in Rupert Sanders’ “Van Helsing” reboot?

The reboot has nabbed screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, who previously worked with Cruise in “Mission: Impossible 3”.

11 October 2012 • 12:50 AMT
Masked gunmen shoot dead U.S. embassy employee in Yemen

The attackers on a motorcycle opened fire on a car carrying Qassem Aqlan in the center of Yemen’s capital.

11 October 2012 • 12:50 AMT
RPA member says ready to apologize to ex-FM Oskanian

Mkrtich Minasyan voiced readiness to apologize to former foreign minister Vartan Oskanian, in case his innocence is proved.

11 October 2012 • 12:49 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406,67 Oct. 11

Market average rate of USD on October 11 totaled AMD 406,67 decreasing by 0.11 point compared to October 10.

11 October 2012 • 12:44 AMT
Russia to raise two sunken subs to prevent radioactive pollution

Two Dutch companies, Mammoet and Smit International, contracted by the Russian government, salvaged the Kursk in 2001.

11 October 2012 • 12:36 AMT
Djokovic moves into Shanghai Masters quarterfinals

“I’m trying to enjoy the efficiency of my serve,” said Djokovic, who had three aces in one game in the first set.

11 October 2012 • 12:32 AMT
DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx face off in Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” trailer

The movie centers on Django (Foxx), a freed slave searching for his wife; DiCaprio plays an evil slave owner named Calvin Candie.

11 October 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Number of visitors to UK down despite Olympics

But the amount spent by visitors, which includes their spending on Olympic tickets, was up 9% on August 2011.

11 October 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Disney’s “Wreck It Ralph” animated film trailer released

The animated film follows a video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream.

11 October 2012 • 12:18 AMT
World has nearly as many cellphone subscriptions as inhabitants

The ITU said China alone accounted for 1 billion subscriptions, and India is expected to hit the 1-billion mark this year.

11 October 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Yerevan ex-Mayor to accompany Putin on his visit to Armenia – paper

Discussion of Karen Karapetyan’s appointment to Prime Ministerial post will be on Putin’s visit agenda.

11 October 2012 • 12:06 AMT
Famed soprano Sarah Brightman books flight to space station

During her stay on the space station, which will last an estimated 10 days, the singer will orbit the Earth 16 times a day.

11 October 2012 • 11:56 AMT
Armenian Justice Minister’s wife seeks notary post, paper says

Wit the last stage of the notary exams being an interview with Tovmasyan, the Justice Minister’s wife has no “chance” to fail the exam.

11 October 2012 • 11:50 AMT
MP: opposition unlikely to nominate common presidential candidate

Mkrtich Minasyan deemed Prosperous Armenia’s being an alterative a new phenomenon in political arena.

11 October 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Coach: Armenia must play balanced football

Vardan Minasyan stressed the importance of demonstrating tactically correct football in upcoming match vs. Italy.

11 October 2012 • 11:38 AMT
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group discount service points soar to 150

Points of service of Areximbank – Gazprombank Group CJSC discount cards increased from 120 to 150.

11 October 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Gyumri ex-Mayor’s relatives being fired – paper

The ex-Mayor’s daughter, Manya Ghukasyan is rumored to be quitting the post of N. Tigranyan Art School director.

11 October 2012 • 11:03 AMT
Roman Berezovsky to be Armenia captain in Italy match

Armenian national football team coach has noted the upcoming match vs. Italy as a great holiday for all the fans.