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29 September 2012 • 14:44 AMT
Armenia-CoE action program discussed in New York

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Secretary General of Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland.

29 September 2012 • 14:26 AMT
Paper: Yerevan mayor’s brother-in-law to replace to replace FFA head

The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) will nominate a young candidate in N 1 electoral district.

29 September 2012 • 14:18 AMT
Repatriation to Armenia Foundation set up

The foundation has been set up through efforts of Armenia and Diaspora-based experts and public figures.

29 September 2012 • 13:44 AMT
“Menk” Youth Movement against stripping Oskanian of immunity

“Menk” Youth Movement issued a statement, deeming recent developments against Civilitas Foundation unacceptable.

29 September 2012 • 13:23 AMT
Cameron “put Obama on hold” , Charlie Brooks says

Downing Street is “baffled” by Brooks’ story as U.S. presidents do not simply call up prime minister on a whim.

29 September 2012 • 12:39 AMT
Aronian, Carlsen tie Grand Slam Masters Final round 4

Fabiano Caruana beat Francisco Vallejo Pons, with Sergey Karjakin – Viswanathan Anand game ending in draw.

29 September 2012 • 12:38 AMT
Armenian, Russian FMs discuss Azeri murderer release

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York.

29 September 2012 • 12:34 AMT
Researchers say epilepsy global health problem

There are about 40 different types. Epilepsy is not a mental illness, but can develop after injury or damage to the brain.

29 September 2012 • 12:24 AMT
World’s biggest insulin producer’s drug approved in Japan

Novo Nordisk said in a statement it expected to launch Tresiba in the country as soon as price negotiations have been completed.

29 September 2012 • 12:10 AMT
250 cases of Azeri ceasefire violation reported September 23-29

In line with ceasefire principles, NKR defense army took relevant measures to ensure proper protection of its positions.

29 September 2012 • 12:09 AMT
Armenian FM, OSCE Secretary General discuss Karabakh issue

Karabakh settlement and preparation for OSCE foreign ministers’ meeting in Dublin was in the focus of the discussion.

29 September 2012 • 11:59 AMT
Israel complaints to Russia over stripping minister’s bodyguards

The Russian officials insisted on the search despite Miseznikov’s explanations that they were part of ministerial delegation.

29 September 2012 • 11:48 AMT
Curfew enforced on Saddam Hussein’s hometown

Of 303 inmates at the prison, 102 escaped in the jailbreak, including 47 al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution.

29 September 2012 • 11:37 AMT
Saudi TV claims possession of secret docs on down Turkish jet

Turkish military officials say that the jet was shot down in international waters on June 22 by a Syrian air defense missile.

29 September 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Thousands protest anti-Islam film in Pakistani city

The “Innocence of Muslims” movie has sparked angry and at times violent demonstrations across the globe.

29 September 2012 • 11:19 AMT
Iranian rial slumps to historic low against USD

Previous falls have coincided with new sanctions or diplomatic isolation of Iran over its contested nuclear program.

29 September 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Clinton urges Iran “to stop providing arms to Syria”

“There is no longer any doubt that Tehran will do whatever it takes to protect its proxy and crony in Damascus,” she said.

29 September 2012 • 10:54 AMT
Mice may offer clues to scarless healing

Unlike wounds in other mammals, the skin then rapidly healed and regrew hairs rather than forming a scar.

29 September 2012 • 10:34 AMT
Darchinyan: I’m the ultimate road warrior

Darchinyan hopes to end a two-fight losing streak when he takes on undefeated Puerto Rican sensation Luis Orlando Del Valle.

29 September 2012 • 10:21 AMT
N. Korea plans agriculture reforms: Reuters

At present, most farm output is sold to the government at a state auction price that has diverged from the market rate.

29 September 2012 • 10:10 AMT
South Ossetian border shelled, reports say

The incident occurred around 3:40 am in the Dzausky part of South Ossetia, a self-proclaimed breakaway Georgian republic.

29 September 2012 • 10:04 AMT
Non-existent Hungarian economy

Starting August 31, Hungary has become a target for Armenia’s close attention. For quite a while, Armenians wondered how they could sell the murderer, even for a large sum of money. The media reports, blogs and the official website of the Hungarian government and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán present quite a dismal picture of Hungary’s economic situation.

29 September 2012 • 10:04 AMT
Al-Shabab rebels pull out of Somalia after assault

Col. Cyrus Oguna, a spokesman for the Kenyan military, said five al-Shabab fighters were killed in a battle overnight.

29 September 2012 • 09:51 AMT
4 members of Yemen president’s party killed

Ali Abdullah Saleh, who ruled for 33 years, remains head of the GPC which retains half the seats in a transitional cabinet.

29 September 2012 • 09:48 AMT
Turkish FM slams stalemate in Karabakh process

“Mercy shown to an oppressor is the most merciless act toward people under oppression,” Davutoğlu said on Syria.

29 September 2012 • 09:37 AMT
Ukraine ex-PM calls to “overthrow the gang” led by President

Tymoshenko is currently being held in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where she has fallen ill and complained of maltreatment.

29 September 2012 • 09:28 AMT
Syrian activists report raging battles in Aleppo historic districts

Aleppo-based activist Ahmad al-Halabi estimates the blaze destroyed a majority of the shops in the district overnight.

29 September 2012 • 09:24 AMT
Microsoft sued over Kinect technology

Intelligent Verification Systems says its lawyers made Microsoft aware of the infringement, to no avail, in a June 2011 letter.

29 September 2012 • 09:17 AMT
Romney’s wife concerned over his “mental well-being”

Mrs. Romney was asked what her biggest worry was should Mitt Romney be elected to serve in the White House.

29 September 2012 • 09:14 AMT
U.S. President blocks China’s wind turbines plans in Oregon

Ralls Corp, a private Chinese firm, had acquired four wind farm projects near a U.S. naval facility earlier this year.