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08 October 2012 • 14:09 AMT
CSTO military drills launch in Kazakhstan

Military drills of Collective Security Treaty Organization “Unbreakable Brotherhood-2012” launched in Kazakhstan.

08 October 2012 • 14:06 AMT
Amnesty warns Rihanna, Shakira against concerts in Azerbaijan

Amnesty said that it wanted to draw the singers’ attention to human rights and freedom of speech issues in Azerbaijan.

08 October 2012 • 13:51 AMT
SCR launches coal transportation to Yerevan TPP

700 tons of coal will be transported by yearend, with annual volume of coal shipments planned to total 1.5 million tons.

08 October 2012 • 13:46 AMT
Muse secure 4th UK No.1 album with “The 2nd Law”

It is their fourth consecutive number one LP following Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations and The Resistance.

08 October 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Fall draft launches in Artsakh

Servicemen having completed their mandatory military service will be demobilized from the army in October-December.

08 October 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Rihanna beats Adele to top UK singles chart

Diamonds, her sixth UK number one as a lead artist, pushed Gangnam Style by South Korean rapper, Psy to number two.

08 October 2012 • 13:29 AMT
Iraq executes six inmates convicted of terrorism, kidnapping

Despite a United Nations call for restraint, Iraqi authorities have executed dozens of inmates in recent months.

08 October 2012 • 13:28 AMT
Len Wiseman confirmed as “The Mummy” reboot helmer

The script will be written by Prometheus screenwriter Jon Spaihts, and produced by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Star Trek).

08 October 2012 • 13:22 AMT
IOC head back at work after surgery

Jacques Rogge, who was elected IOC president in 2001, will step down when his term expires in September 2013.

08 October 2012 • 13:21 AMT
Prandelli: I’m sure Armenia will vie for 2014 World Cup entry

Italy national football team head coach shared his expectations from 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification vs. Armenia.

08 October 2012 • 13:20 AMT
Emily Blunt, Ruth Wilson vie for Ms. Marvel role in “Avengers 2”

Emily Blunt was originally offered to play Black Widow in “Iron Man 2” before Scarlett Johansson took over the role.

08 October 2012 • 13:08 AMT
“Room 237” doc unveils “dark secret” behind Kubrick’s “The Shining” horror

Generating critical acclaims, the documentary movie was first introduced at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

08 October 2012 • 13:04 AMT
Ex-envoy slams Aznavour’s remark on Armenian-Turkish rapprochement

According to Arman Navasardyan, the Armenian authorities were mistaken in appointing Aznavour as an ambassador.

08 October 2012 • 12:57 AMT
“Thursday Till Sunday” wins best film award at Valdivia Film Fest

Argentine Matias Piñeiro’s “Viola”, a delicate and sensual Shakesperean tale set in contemporary Buenos Aires, won the special jury prize.

08 October 2012 • 12:55 AMT
“Silver Linings Playbook” wins Hamptons Film Fest prize

The Narrative Jury awarded a special jury prize for performance to Carlos Vallarino in La Demora, directed by Rodrigo Pla.

08 October 2012 • 12:50 AMT
FM designate says Georgia plans to improve relations with Russia

“There is a specific plan and idea on how to improve relations with Russia,” Maia Panjikidze has said.

08 October 2012 • 12:48 AMT
Moscow Open 2013 to be held Jan 31 – Feb 10

The Rector of RSSU Lidia Fedyakina confirmed that RSSU is ready to host the tournament for the eighth time.

08 October 2012 • 12:43 AMT
2 Palestinians with explosive devices try to enter Nablus base

According to Israel Radio, the Palestinians arrived at the gate and announced to the soldiers that they have a bomb.

08 October 2012 • 12:35 AMT
Ivanishvili announces nominees for key ministerial posts

The new cabinet, expected to be led by Ivanishvili himself, formally has to be submitted to the newly elected parliament.

08 October 2012 • 12:32 AMT
Bulgaria defender gets two-match ban over fracas with Armenia players

Bulgaria enjoyed a solid start to qualifying campaign, drawing 2-2 with Italy and beating Armenia 1-0.

08 October 2012 • 12:28 AMT
BBC launches iPlayer Radio to revamp online audio content

An iPhone app is to be launched soon – however apps for other devices, such as Google’s Android, are not yet ready.

08 October 2012 • 12:23 AMT
HTC posts record 79% quarterly profit drop

Third-quarter net income slumped to 133 million, the Taoyuan, Taiwan-based company said in a statement.

08 October 2012 • 12:22 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 406,59 October 8

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406,59 on October 5, decreasing by 0.97 point compared to October 4.

08 October 2012 • 12:21 AMT
Ex-envoy dubs Oskanian case political blunder

Arman Navasardyan further noted that former foreign minister Vartan Oskanian’s case was politically motivated.

08 October 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Arabic-language school for Syrian Armenian children opens in Yerevan

The project was initiated by Cilicia charity foundation to be coordinated jointly with Armenian Diaspora Ministry.

08 October 2012 • 12:11 AMT
“The Paperboy” Cannes erotic thriller takes in $10 thous. per screen

The film tells the story of a young man helping a reporter (Matthew McConaughey) uncover the truth about a death row inmate.

08 October 2012 • 12:07 AMT
Angry Birds Star Wars coming Nov 8

The red bird assumes the role of Luke Skywalker with the rest of the cast filled out by the other birds.

08 October 2012 • 12:00 AMT
Ex-envoy: Armenia, Hungary must step up cooperation against Baku

Arman Navasardyan disagreed with Armenian people’s reaction to Azerbaijani criminal Ramil Safarov’s extradition.

08 October 2012 • 11:56 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: October 8-14 prices for precious metals

Gold: purchase price totals 21477.44 (+317.48), release price: 23345.04 (+345.08); silver: purchase price: 408.50 (-6.1).

08 October 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Greek-operated tanker goes missing after leaving Ivory Coast

“The managers have been trying to contact Orfeas continuously, unfortunately without result,” Grace Management said.