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05 October 2012 • 10:11 AMT
Russian, Central Asian military pilots holding joint drills

The Clear Sky 2012 military exercise will run through Oct 16, with planned scenarios including intercepting cruise missile attack.

05 October 2012 • 10:04 AMT
German Chancellor to visit Greece next week

Steffen Seibert said that Merkel’s visit follows an invitation that Samaras made when he visited Berlin in August.

05 October 2012 • 09:59 AMT
Shell declares force majeure as S. African strike deepens

The SATAWU transport union said it was pushing for rail and ports workers to join the strike next week.

05 October 2012 • 09:56 AMT
Greek official: Karabakh settlement must be based on OSCE MG efforts

Ex-FM Dora Bakoyannis said Greece supports OSCE Minsk Group efforts for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement.

05 October 2012 • 09:50 AMT
Turkey detains suspected killers of U.S. envoy in Libya

Two Tunisian citizens accused of being behind the recent murder were detained by police at Istanbul Atatürk Airport.

05 October 2012 • 09:39 AMT
Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province hosts cuisine festival

Each village presented a dish typical to their local cuisine and the guests enjoyed traditional lavash baking ceremony.

05 October 2012 • 09:34 AMT
Two Armenians killed in Syria bomb blasts

The victims were identified as Hasmik Kirakosian (probably born in 1952) and Parsam Parsamian (born in 1937).

05 October 2012 • 09:26 AMT
Yerevan to host ArmProd EXPO 2012

ArmProd EXPO international exhibition reflects the key development trends in domestic and foreign agriculture industry.

05 October 2012 • 09:25 AMT
U.S. Fed likely to keep near-zero interest rate until 2015

U.S. rates have remained at between zero and 0.25% since December 2008, as the Fed aims to help boost the economy.

05 October 2012 • 09:10 AMT
Japan awaits watchdog OK to restart nuke reactors

“If safety is approved, such reactors would be considered as an important power source,” Seiji Maehara has said.

05 October 2012 • 09:05 AMT
Turkish businessmen pledge to develop ties with Armenia

Turkish businessman Kadri Salaz voiced hope that his country will resolve problems for the well-being of the two nations.

05 October 2012 • 09:03 AMT
Turkey approves cross-border military operations into Syria

Stressing that the motion was “not a war mandate,” Beşir Atalay said that it would have a deterrent effect.

05 October 2012 • 08:49 AMT
UK official calls for rule of law in Safarov case

“Although there are political statements, no one seems to be concentrating on the key issue,” Christopher Chope said.

05 October 2012 • 08:42 AMT
Van-Yerevan direct flight project frozen

As it was noted at Yerevan-hosted Armenian–Turkish business forum, the decision bears merely a political character.

05 October 2012 • 08:28 AMT
U.S. tourist opens fire at Israeli resort hotel, kills 1

Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the tourist fired a number of shots at the Leonardo Club hotel in the Red Sea resort city.

05 October 2012 • 08:25 AMT
Late Turkish President Özal reburied after exhumation

The family buried Turgut Özal with a simple gravesite rather than the original marble monument from his first interment.

05 October 2012 • 08:16 AMT
S. Korean refiner loads Iranian oil cargo for delivery

The cargoes are being transported under Iranian insurance cover to avoid sanctions, refining and government sources said.

05 October 2012 • 08:12 AMT
Moody’s places HP credit ratings on review

The agency noted that HP still has cash and short-term investments of $9.5 billion as of July, giving it a good liquidity profile.

05 October 2012 • 08:01 AMT
Paper: ARFD member may repeat Oskanian’s fate?

Armenian members of parliament make contributions to Syrian-Armenian outreach program, according to Hraparak daily.

05 October 2012 • 07:57 AMT
Apple’s online store goes offline, reasons unknown

Apple typically takes its online store offline ahead of new product launches but with no Apple event is officially scheduled.

05 October 2012 • 07:49 AMT
Obama accuses Romney of dishonesty about tax policy

“Romney’s performance was one that’s probably unprecedented in its dishonesty,” senior adviser David Plouffe told reporters.

05 October 2012 • 07:38 AMT
Google decides to add live traffic data to its Maps API

All that is needed for such data to be included is for a developer to make a simple JavaScript code change to their code.

05 October 2012 • 07:38 AMT
Del Valle: I learned a lot from fight against Darchinyan

The Puerto Rican fighter showed a lot of heart by going the distance against Darchinyan who is known as a big puncher.

05 October 2012 • 07:33 AMT
Colombian drug boss surrenders to U.S. officials

Javier Antonio Calle surrendered to DEA agents in Aruba in May. His brother Juan Carlos was arrested in Ecuador in March.

05 October 2012 • 07:28 AMT
Samsung expects record profits due to Galaxy smartphones sales

This has led to several different legal disputes between the two smartphone market leaders in various countries around the world.

05 October 2012 • 07:23 AMT
Artsakh leader issues congratulatory message on Teacher’s Day

“On behalf of the Artsakh Republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the professional holiday,” the President said.

05 October 2012 • 07:17 AMT
RPA concerned Tsarukyan may make unexpected announcement – paper

It’s several days that RPA members have been in search of Prosperous Armenia party leader Gagik Tsarukyan.

05 October 2012 • 07:07 AMT
European, Arab leaders gathering in Malta for landmark meeting

The 5+5 was initially a 4+5 group when it was formed on France’s initiative in the late 1980s until Malta joined in 1991.

05 October 2012 • 07:04 AMT
Paper: President Sargsyan met Prosperous Armenia head

It stands to reason that Tsarukyan tries to win time for announcing his decision on backing President Sargsyan.

05 October 2012 • 06:55 AMT
ANCA ER Executive Director visits Capitol Hill

Hagopian and Karakashian conveyed the importance of certain issues, such as NKR recognition and Azeri aggression.