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01 October 2012 • 06:58 AMT
Darchinyan eyes Mares rematch after beating Del Valle

Darchinyan used his experience to hand Del Valle his first defeat as a pro with official scores of 96-94, 99-91 and 99-91.

01 October 2012 • 06:51 AMT
UN calls for stronger protection of elderly

The report said one in nine people, or 810 million people, are 60 or older, a figure projected to rise to one in five by 2050.

01 October 2012 • 06:47 AMT
Venezuelan presidential candidates hold competing rallies

Hugo Chavez is facing his strongest challenge in years. Yet the outspoken, socialist leader predicted a sweeping victory.

01 October 2012 • 06:37 AMT
Turkish, Norwegian inspectors to fly over Russia

From October 1 to 5, 2012, a joint group of Turkish and Norwegian inspectors will conduct a surveillance flight.

01 October 2012 • 06:32 AMT
Bonnie & Clyde pistols auctioned for $504,000

The guns owned by Parker, who died at age 23, and Barrow, who was 25, were purchased by a Texas collector.

01 October 2012 • 06:22 AMT
iTunes Store glitch leaves customers in loop

The issue prompted a wave of frustration on Twitter, the most easily accessible place to vent frustrations these days.

01 October 2012 • 06:18 AMT
Iranian leader’s cameraman defects in U.S.

A message left with Alireza Miryousefi, a spokesman for the Iranian mission to the UN, was not immediately returned.

30 September 2012 • 14:24 AMT
Ex-FM Oskanian supporters to rally outside parliament Oct 1

On October 1, the parliament will host a debate to strip Oskanian of deputy impunity over the Civilitas money laundering case.

30 September 2012 • 14:15 AMT
Armenian President calls healthcare situation shameful, urges reforms

Serzh Sargsyan held a discussion focusing on mechanisms of state control in the sector of healthcare and drug-related policies.

30 September 2012 • 13:53 AMT
Francois Ozon’s “In the House” snags top award at San Sebastian film fest

Pablo Berger’s black and white, mute Snow White featuring Maribel Verdu and bullfighting dwarves earned a Special Jury Award.

30 September 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Armenian, German Foreign Ministries hold Berlin-hosted consultations

At the meeting, the parties focused on regional issues, including the recent release of Azeri axe-killer Ramil Safarov.

30 September 2012 • 13:08 AMT
Assange compares Ecuador embassy refuge to “space station”

WikiLeaks founder was granted asylum in Ecuador in August but he still faces arrest the minute he steps out of the embassy building.

30 September 2012 • 12:40 AMT
Bangladesh Muslims burn Buddhist homes over anti-Islamic Facebook pic

Many people in predominantly Muslim Bangladesh have been angered in recent days by a film that mocks Prophet Mohammad.

30 September 2012 • 12:26 AMT
Natalie Portman to star in Jackie Kennedy drama?

“Jackie” is the Noah Oppenheim-scripted drama about Jackie Kennedy in the aftermath of the assassination of her husband.

30 September 2012 • 12:21 AMT
Georgian vote won’t affect relations with Armenia

On October 1, parliamentary elections will take place in Georgia; the vote will determine the country’s future for the coming years, since Georgia transfers from presidential to parliamentary republic in 2013. Johnny Melikyan, expert on Georgian affairs shares his views on the upcoming vote with PanARMENIAN.Net, speaking about the favourites of the forthcoming elections, their attitude to Armenia and the Armenian community in Georgia, as well the prospects of Russian-Georgian ties.

30 September 2012 • 12:19 AMT
U.S. death toll in Afghanistan nears 2000 troops

It is more difficult to establish the Afghan toll in the war but most estimates calculate a minimum of 20,000 civilian deaths.

30 September 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Vic Darchinyan defeats previously unbeaten Del Valle

Vic Darchinyan kept his career alive with a 10-round unanimous decision over undefeated junior featherweight prospect Luis Orlando Del Valle.

30 September 2012 • 12:13 AMT
19 killed in Iraq’s Shiite neighborhoods bomb strike

The deadliest attack came in the town of Taji, a former al Qaida stronghold just north of Baghdad.

30 September 2012 • 11:54 AMT
Entertainment One nabs Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace’s “Passion”

The psycho-sexual thriller divided critics when it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival this month.

30 September 2012 • 11:43 AMT
Czech security chief quits over mock attack on President

The attacker, identified as Czech citizen Pavel Ondrous, was arrested and charged with hooliganism.

30 September 2012 • 11:35 AMT
2 NATO soldiers, 2 Afghans killed in shooting attack

“Initial reports indicate that a misunderstanding happened between Afghan army soldiers and American soldiers,” govt. spokesman said.

30 September 2012 • 11:34 AMT
Iran’s economy on brink of collapse – Israeli Finance Minister

“The loss of income from oil in Iran is approaching $45-50 billion by the year’s end,” Yuval Steinitz said.

29 September 2012 • 17:09 AMT
30,000 Protestants take to streets in Ireland

Marchers went on to gather at Belfast’s City Hall, where the covenant was signed, and then marched 10 kilometers.

29 September 2012 • 16:57 AMT
Egypt President heading for Turkey to strengthen ties

Earlier this month, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu visited the Egyptian capital Cairo and pledged $2 billion in aid.

29 September 2012 • 16:52 AMT
Flickr dedicates page to Lumia 920, collects photos

The page was created by Alex Efimoff and seems to bring together photos taken by him with the new device.

29 September 2012 • 16:02 AMT
Immigration ensures economic growth in Armenia – public figure

Avetik Chalabyan voiced hope that cooperation with the government will yield tangible positive results.

29 September 2012 • 15:37 AMT
Armenian-French joint exhibition opened in Erebuni Historical Museum

155 artifacts, mainly discovered in 1950s, were showcased at the exhibition, with 153 of them exhibited for the first time.

29 September 2012 • 15:19 AMT
Armenia to become full member of Francophonie Organization

Francophonie comprises 56 member states and governments, 3 associate members, and 19 observers.

29 September 2012 • 15:07 AMT
RA, Greek FMs disuses Armenia-EU cooperation

Armenian Foreign Minster Edward Nalbandian met with his Greek counterpart Dimitris Avramopoulos.

29 September 2012 • 14:59 AMT
New Generation movement: persecution of Oskanian political order

New Generation movement issued a statement, slamming the criminal case instigated against Civilitas Foundation.