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20 September 2012 • 11:41 AMT
Syrian forces raid Damascus rebel district, arrest 100

Hundreds of soldiers were searching the area on foot and on trucks mounted with heavy machineguns, activists said.

20 September 2012 • 11:37 AMT
Palestine says Romney comments ‘undermining peace hopes’

Erekat said those who tolerated Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territories are “working against democracy and peace.”

20 September 2012 • 11:31 AMT
Gazprom signs 3-year gas supply contract with UK’s Centrica

Under the deal, Gazprom will supply 2.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas starting from 2014. No value was given for the deal.

20 September 2012 • 11:13 AMT
FearNet nabs “Tales From The Crypt” horror series

Tales From The Crypt was exec produced by Joel Silver, Richard Donner, Robert Zemeckis, Walter Hill and David Giler.

20 September 2012 • 11:03 AMT
Govt. to pay vulnerable families’ gas bills to ArmRosGazprom

The average number of socially vulnerable families on the list totals 70 000, Armenia’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources said.

20 September 2012 • 11:00 AMT
NFCA to participate in JATA tourism forum in Tokyo

NCFA’s participation in this major exhibition aims to promote the representation of Armenia as a tourism destination.

20 September 2012 • 10:45 AMT
Eurozone heading back into recession – survey

The composite figure combines services and manufacturing activity, and a figure below 50 indicates contraction.

20 September 2012 • 10:43 AMT
Russian U20 Tournament to host Armenian judokas

Russian U20 Judo Tournament will launch in the town of Anapa on September 21, with over 300 competing.

20 September 2012 • 10:34 AMT
Iraq denies its airspace used by Iran to send weapons to Syria

“The official spokesman of the Iraqi government has denied that issue altogether,” Lieutenant-General Hussein Kamal said.

20 September 2012 • 10:32 AMT
“Beautiful Creatures” fantasy bestseller’s film trailer released

Being in development since 2009, the movie was shot in New Orleans and is scheduled to hit theaters across the U.S. on Feb 13, 2013.

20 September 2012 • 10:18 AMT
Unlike Chechens, Afghans fought in Karabakh for money – war hero

“Azeris are hopeless in a fight against Armenians,” Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan cited Chechen rebel movement leader as saying.

20 September 2012 • 10:14 AMT
British MPs call for moratorium on Arctic oil drilling

Shell is currently in the middle of an exploration attempt in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska, but has had to call off immediate drilling.

20 September 2012 • 09:59 AMT
Iraq’s Kurdistan concludes oil deal with Baghdad

“This deal cannot solve all the problems currently but it is considered a good step,” Kurdish PM Nechirvan Barzani said.

20 September 2012 • 09:51 AMT
Lufthansa makes wider cost-reduction effort

The company says the new carrier will have about 90 planes and start operating in January, flying some 18 million passengers annually.

20 September 2012 • 09:46 AMT
Armenia posts 8% economic activity index in August

Consumer prices grew by 2,5%, with 0,4% deflation recorded on a monthly basis; in Jan-Aug 2012 inflation rate increased by 2,2%.

20 September 2012 • 09:33 AMT
VivaCell-MTS named Best Employer by National Confidence Council

“VivaCell-MTS has been guided by the desire to support the economic development of the country,” Ralph Yirikian said.

20 September 2012 • 09:24 AMT
Mexico selects Cannes-filmed “After Lucia” as Oscar entry

Eight Mexican films have landed foreign-lingo Oscar nominations since 1960, including “Biutiful” and “Pan’s Labyrinth.”

20 September 2012 • 09:17 AMT
Japanese websites come under cyber-attack

Police and other authorities are investigating the attacks on suspicion of obstruction of business and illegal computer access.

20 September 2012 • 09:16 AMT
Raffi Hovannisian announces decision to run for president

“I’ll do my best to bring Armenian people to the victory they’re entitled to,” Heritage opposition party leader said.

20 September 2012 • 09:06 AMT
Govt. deems doubling minimal salary amount unreasonable

“The project might trigger serious problems in the country’s economic development,” Finance Minister Vache Gabrielyan said.

20 September 2012 • 09:05 AMT
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity comes across unusual rock

The light-toned area is particularly intriguing, as it retains daytime heat long into the night, suggesting an unusual composition.

20 September 2012 • 08:57 AMT
Anti-Islam film actress sues suspected director

“There were no references made to religion nor was there any sexual content of which Ms Garcia was aware,” the lawsuit says.

20 September 2012 • 08:45 AMT
Only Russia, Byelorussia to help Armenia in case of attack – Karabakh war hero

Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan: drills proved that CSTO has finally become active, with Armenia’s regional presence increasing,” he concluded.

20 September 2012 • 08:35 AMT
Peugeot Citroen it talks to controlling stake in its logistics business

According to the statement, the talks with JSC Russian Railways could see the Russian firm take a 75 percent in GEFCO.

20 September 2012 • 08:25 AMT
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography book trailer released

The trailer describing Schwarzenegger’s humble beginnings and rise from bodybuilder to movie star to governor of California

20 September 2012 • 08:23 AMT
Opera launches new Opera Mini for Android 7.5

The new version of the browser keeps current features such as Speed Dial, which stores shortcuts and displays them in new tabs.

20 September 2012 • 08:15 AMT
Mkhitaryan’s double brings win to Shakhtar in Champions League group stage

Shakhtar is unbeaten in 10 consecutive competitive matches this season in the domestic league and in Europe.

20 September 2012 • 08:10 AMT
WSJ: Bank of America planning to cut 16,000 jobs by year end

Bank of America spokesman declined to comment. The bank had 275,460 employees at the end of the second quarter.

20 September 2012 • 08:07 AMT
Argentina’s team captain waiting for Nalbandian’s return to Davis Cup 2013

“We have to wait and see what David decides about his future. If he wants to, he’ll be part of the team,” Martin Jaite said.

20 September 2012 • 07:53 AMT
Hot “Hobbit” trailer hits the web

Despite centering around a band of dwarves, the new snippet from the film – which hits theaters Dec. 14 – delivers the a big visual thrill.