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23 August 2012 • 16:55 AMT
David Nalbandian to face Juan Martin Del Potro in US Open round 1

David Nalbandian will further play in doubles with Eduardo Schwank. The tournament kicks off August 27.

23 August 2012 • 16:45 AMT
Armenia negotiating USD 2 bln loan agreement with Russia – paper

Ex-Foreign Minister stated that Armenia was negotiating a loan agreement at the amount of USD 1 bln with Russia.

23 August 2012 • 16:19 AMT
Working group on Syrian Armenian issues set up

Minister of Diaspora voiced gratitude to Syrian Armenians and ministry representatives for effective cooperation.

23 August 2012 • 15:53 AMT
Armenian govt. approves requirements for digital broadcasting

RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said that the experts have already set technical requirements for digitization.

23 August 2012 • 15:37 AMT
Israeli consul to Caucasus arrives in Armenia

Ron Schechter arrived in Yerevan on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s Jewish community.

23 August 2012 • 15:17 AMT
Israel values Jewish communities’ well-being in foreign countries – consul

Head of Armenia’s Jewish community said the number of Jews residing in the country ranges from 800 to 1000.

23 August 2012 • 14:56 AMT
Court hearing on ex-FM Oskanian’s case shifted to September 3

The court hearing on ex-Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian’s case scheduled for Aug. 23 has been shifted to Sept. 3.

23 August 2012 • 14:38 AMT
Vanes Martirosyan- Erislandy Lara bout due November 10

The winner of fight will become mandatory challenger for WBC junior middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

23 August 2012 • 14:28 AMT
Four Armenians to participate in Women’s World Chess Championship

Earlier, grandmasters Elina Danielian and Lilit Mkrtchyan were announced to represent Armenia at the championship.

23 August 2012 • 14:00 AMT
First Eurasian youth forum kicks off in Armenia

Armenian resort town of Tsaghkadzor hosted the opening of the first Eurasian youth forum “Young Eurasia”.

23 August 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Iran mulls lifting visa requirements with 60 countries

Senior Iranian tourism officials said the issue will be a main topic of talks with a number of participants of NAM summit.

23 August 2012 • 13:30 AMT
Policymic: Artsakh annexed to Azerbaijan under Stalin pressure

U.S. states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts adopted decisions in 2012, supporting Artsakh’s independence.

23 August 2012 • 13:18 AMT
Paper says Armenian govt. indifferent about border villages shelling

As village administration head Andranik Aidinyan noted, the damage caused by Azeri shelling totaled AMD 30 mln.

23 August 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Gaddafi’s son Seif al-Islam to go on trial in Sept

Ties between Libya and the international court hit an all time low after the June arrest in Zintan of four ICC envoys.

23 August 2012 • 12:58 AMT
Australia to increase its intake of refugees to 20 000 a year

The increase was “targeted to those in most need: those vulnerable people offshore, not those getting on boats”, Gillard said.

23 August 2012 • 12:54 AMT
Armenia marks 22nd anniversary of Declaration of Independence

On September 21, 1991, Armenia held a referendum, with 94,99% of the population voting for the independence.

23 August 2012 • 12:52 AMT
Jewish community head: Armenian Genocide recognition by Israel matter of time

Rimma Varzhapetyan said much still remains to be done to achieve international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

23 August 2012 • 12:34 AMT
Nokia rumored to unveil two new Windows Phone 8 devices

Nokia is reportedly working on an “Arrow” Windows Phone 8 device that is set to be announced alongside a “Phi” handset.

23 August 2012 • 12:24 AMT
German Finance Minister skeptical about Greece

Wolfgang Schaeuble insisted that he wouldn’t speculate on what happens next before the troika delivers its report.

23 August 2012 • 12:21 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 409,81 August 23

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 409,81 on August 23, decreasing by 0.71 point compared to August 22.

23 August 2012 • 12:11 AMT
Usain Bolt says “willing try long jump at 2016 Olympics”

Bolt created history at London 2012 when he won gold in the 4x100m relay for the second Games running.

23 August 2012 • 12:01 AMT
Tycoon Asil Nadir jailed for 10 years for theft

“Having great faith in the British legal justice system we will continue to try to rectify the wrongs,” Nadir’s wife said.

23 August 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Another Orange subscriber to visit country he received call from

Orange Armenia announced the name of the lucky subscriber having received the 50,000th international cal.

23 August 2012 • 11:54 AMT
October’s last Sunday announced National Day of Jewelers in Armenia

Armenian government adopted a decision to announce October’s last Sunday “National Day of Jewelers” on Aug. 23.

23 August 2012 • 11:49 AMT
Egyptian daily chief editor detained over ‘insulting president’

The case against Islam Afifi is one among several lawsuits leveled mainly by Islamists against several journalists and TV presenters.

23 August 2012 • 11:00 AMT
Iran starts shipping fuel oil to Singapore – report

U.S. sanctions aim to slash the flow of oil revenues to Iran in order to try and force it to curb its nuclear program.

23 August 2012 • 10:36 AMT
Al-Qaida claims responsibility for deadly Iraq attacks

Iraq’s security forces and government offices are top targets for insurgents seeking to undermine the Shiite-led government’s authority.

23 August 2012 • 10:17 AMT
Armenian Center in NY hosts Diaspora writers

The collective result was an eclectic compilation of vocal pieces that reflected a moving, contemplative look at life in the Diaspora.

23 August 2012 • 10:01 AMT
Producer Cecchi Gori sues Martin Scorsese over alleged “Silence” deal

Those fees are said to be $1 million – $1.5 million per film plus up to 20 percent of Scorsese’s backend compensation.

23 August 2012 • 09:46 AMT
Sony confirms Studio Liverpool closure

The publisher was founded in 1984 and is responsible for a legion of best-selling titles including Lemmings, Colony Wars, etc.