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22 September 2012 • 13:33 AMT
Karen Mirzoyan appointed as Artsakh’s new Foreign Minister

Artsakh President further thanked Vassily Atajanyan for the activity promoted as acting minister of foreign affairs.

22 September 2012 • 11:51 AMT
Oktoberfest folk festival kicks off in Germany

The mayor of Munich has tapped the first keg of beer to kick off the 179th traditional German folk festival Oktoberfest.

22 September 2012 • 11:47 AMT
Libyan Islamist militia evacuated bases for security reasons

“The commander of the battalion gave orders to members to evacuate their premises,” said spokesman Yousef al-Jehani.

22 September 2012 • 11:40 AMT
Emmy-nominated actors start pre-ceremony parties

The nominated actors posed for a class photo, with many proudly holding their certificates above their heads.

22 September 2012 • 11:32 AMT
Spain awaiting stress tests results for bailout

The Spanish government has already put in place economic reform plans that would allow it to apply for a bailout immediately.

22 September 2012 • 11:18 AMT
Iranian commander says Israel will attack Iran

“We are making all efforts to increase our defensive capabilities,” Mohammad Ali Jafari told a news conference.

22 September 2012 • 10:53 AMT
Facebook suspends facial-recognition tool

In December 2011 the Data Protection Commissioner gave Facebook six months to comply with its recommendations.

22 September 2012 • 10:35 AMT
Russia, Tajikistan close to new military base deal

“I can say that the main issues have either been resolved or are close to being resolved,” Shuvalov told reporters.

22 September 2012 • 10:22 AMT
Iranian navy planning voyage to South Pole

“We have the capability to hoist Iran’s flag in different regions from the North Pole to the South Pole,” Sayyari said.

22 September 2012 • 09:56 AMT
Armenian admits guilt in massive Medicare fraud

Khoren Gasparian, 29, acknowledged to Chief U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood his role in a fraud scheme.

22 September 2012 • 09:32 AMT
BMW halts 2013 M5, M6 cars shipment over engine problem

The German automaker confirmed the action and said it found a “manufacturing defect” in the oil pump through its quality checks.

22 September 2012 • 09:29 AMT
China, Venezuela sign agreement on gold mine development

President Hugo Chavez called it an agreement to begin exploiting both gold and copper deposits at the mine.

22 September 2012 • 09:23 AMT
HRW slams Iran over single-gender higher education policy

The measures include bans on female and male enrollment in specific academic fields in many universities.

22 September 2012 • 09:13 AMT
Rebels down fighter jet in Syrian province

The witness, an independent journalist who asked to remain anonymous, said rebel fighters were attacking a military base.

22 September 2012 • 09:09 AMT
Palestinian leader seeks Turkey’s support for recognition

Abbas consulted with Turkey on the content of its request and about when would be the best time to press for a vote.

22 September 2012 • 08:58 AMT
Ecuador offers Assange transfer to Sweden under protection

Ecuador has granted Julian Assange diplomatic asylum, but Britain has vowed to arrest him if he leaves the embassy.

22 September 2012 • 08:45 AMT
Belarus to get Russian combat jets to protect borders

Lukashenko explained that the combat jets in service with the Belarusian air force have become obsolete and worn out.

22 September 2012 • 08:35 AMT
Brazil’s Ary Graca elected as FIVB president

The first FIVB Congress took place in Paris in 1947 when Paul Libaud was named the FIVB’s first president.

22 September 2012 • 08:04 AMT
Paper: ANC leader didn’t voice plans for presidency at Sept 21 rally

ANC member Lyudmila Sargsyan earlier noted that the opposition bloc’s rally will probably be shifted to October.

22 September 2012 • 07:47 AMT
Paper rules out second president Kocharian’s running for president

Russian authority circles deem Kocharian’s running for president and his comeback as prime minister impossible.

22 September 2012 • 07:33 AMT
Paper says Prosperous Armenia bewildered

National Assembly standing committees will start discussions on 2011 state budget implementation on Sept. 24.

22 September 2012 • 07:21 AMT
U.S. President congratulates Armenia on 21st anniversary of independence

Barack Obama: U.S. is firmly committed to supporting Armenia’s continued economic development and democratization.

22 September 2012 • 07:06 AMT
French President congratulates Armenia on Independence Day

François Hollande welcomed Serzh Sargsyan’s determination to continue Nagorno Karabakh negotiation process.

22 September 2012 • 06:48 AMT
Archbishop Aghan Baliozian dies at 66 in Australia

Contemporary Jerusalemite Armenians remember his spirited leanings towards sports, particularly soccer.

22 September 2012 • 06:33 AMT
Rep. Adam Schiff congratulates Armenians on Independence Day

As a friend to the Armenian community, I am honored to join you in commemorating this momentous anniversary.

22 September 2012 • 06:32 AMT
U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approves Iran resolution

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who cast the only “no” vote, had spoken out against the resolution as an excuse for the use of military force.

22 September 2012 • 05:14 AMT
Mozilla announces Firefox Health Report to improve browser

Mozilla says it can currently only count on very basic information to allow limited cross-tabulations of Firefox installations.

22 September 2012 • 04:57 AMT
Columbia University to host renowned experts for APP event

On Sept 28, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and war correspondent Chris Hedges will speak at the opening panel.

22 September 2012 • 04:45 AMT
Turkey sentences hundreds in coup trial

Prosecutors had demanded 15-20 year jail sentences for the 365 defendants, 364 of them serving and retired officers.

22 September 2012 • 04:34 AMT
U.S. Senate backs bill setting conditions on foreign aid

Dr. Shakil Afridi was convicted of high treason and sentenced to 33 years in prison. The United States has sought his release.