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22 August 2012 • 14:45 AMT
Netanyahu rebukes his FM for Abbas ousting remarks

Through an official in his office, the Israeli Prime Minister swiftly distanced himself from Lieberman’s comments.

22 August 2012 • 14:34 AMT
Juventus coach loses appeal against ban over match-fixing scandal

FIGC said Conte had now been acquitted over the Novara game but that the 10-month ban should stay for the Albinoleffe affair.

22 August 2012 • 14:24 AMT
At least 48 Kenyans hacked or burnt to death in ethnic clashes

It was not clear what sparked the attack, but the two communities have clashed before over the use of land and water resources.

22 August 2012 • 14:17 AMT
Russia accuses west of fueling anti-Assad resistance

“They are openly encouraging the opposition to continue armed resistance instead,” the MFA statement said.

22 August 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Elderly woman ruins 19th century Spanish artwork

19th century Spanish fresco has been ruined after a good Samaritan attempted a DIY restoration of the artwork.

22 August 2012 • 13:57 AMT
A-list cast of celebrities join telethon to fight cancer

Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Samuel L. Jackson and Emma Stone are among the stars participating.

22 August 2012 • 13:52 AMT
Expert: Aznavour concert in Georgia trick to win Armenian voters

Sergey Shakaryants said Georgian opposition seeks to win heart of national minorities including Javakhk Armenians.

22 August 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Gas supply in Azeri-shelled Armenian border village resumed

Azeri army units shelled Armenia’s border villages (Aygepar, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur and Movses) August 21 night.

22 August 2012 • 13:50 AMT
Roger Federer confirmed as top seed in US Open men’s singles

Murray, who lost to Federer in this summer’s Wimbledon final, is ranked four in the world but is the third seed.

22 August 2012 • 13:49 AMT
Expert deems Aznavour’s concert in Georgia improper

Sergey Shakaryants: Aznavour gave a concert in Akhaltsikhe as a French citizen. He acted as a Western celebrity.

22 August 2012 • 13:46 AMT
Egypt’s President Mursi to visit U.S. in September

In July, U.S. President Barack Obama invited Mursi to the United States in September during the UN General Assembly meetings.

22 August 2012 • 13:32 AMT
China’s ZTE reports nearly 50% profit drop in 2012 first half

While ZTE enjoyed healthy growth in revenues its profits fell off a cliff, dropping 48.5 percent to RMB 655m.

22 August 2012 • 13:25 AMT
YouTube announces skip video ads option for mobile

The launch of TrueView comes after YouTube introduced Promoted Video ads and In-Stream ads to mobile last November.

22 August 2012 • 13:07 AMT
Iranian ex-Defense Minister vows full-scale war in case of attack

“Iran never hits the first strike and never initiates war, but in case of aggression, Iran’s reaction will not be one-shot,” Shamkhani said.

22 August 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Expert: Armenia must demand answers for every compatriot’s death in Syria

There is every prerequisite for renewal of war in Lebanon and in other countries of Middle East, Sergey Shakaryants said.

22 August 2012 • 12:13 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 410,52 August 22

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 410,52 on August 22, decreasing by 0.44 point compared to August 21.

22 August 2012 • 11:53 AMT
US Open umpire arrested for beating her husband to death

Goodman, 70, was arrested on August 21 accused of committing the murder at her home in Los Angeles in April.

22 August 2012 • 11:34 AMT
David Nalbandian beats Robin Haase in Winston-Salem round 2

David Nalbandian will face off against Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov, who scored a win against Lu Yen-hsun.

22 August 2012 • 11:23 AMT
Israeli Foreign Minister wants Palestinian leader ousted

Lieberman called on the Middle East peacemaking Quartet to force elections on Palestinians in a bid to oust president Abbas.

22 August 2012 • 11:12 AMT
Egypt formally requests $4.8bln loan from IMF

Lagarde’s presence was requested by Egypt and could signal a fresh determination on both sides to seal a long-awaited accord.

22 August 2012 • 11:10 AMT
Germany begins ratifying new banking rules

EU finance ministers agreed to adopt the rules in May but negotiations with the European Parliament to finalize details are continuing.

22 August 2012 • 11:05 AMT
CBA denies reports on Armenian banks refusing to service Syrian citizens

Head of Financial Monitoring Center said Armenian commercial banks impose no restrictions on Syrian citizens.

22 August 2012 • 11:03 AMT
Ethiopia’s acting PM to remain at help till 2015

Bereket said parliament would be summoned within the next two days when Hailemariam would be sworn in as Prime Minister.

22 August 2012 • 10:50 AMT
Russia to build new space plant – governor

“It will be a new production facility,” Sergei Shoigu said, adding that a research hub will also be created there.

22 August 2012 • 10:44 AMT
CBA: no reason for Iranian bank’s Armenian subsidiary closure

Head of CBA Financial Monitoring Center said significant drop in Mellat Bank’s assets was recently recorded.

22 August 2012 • 10:42 AMT
CBA: Armenia never listed among countries engaged in money laundering

Financial Monitoring Center was established in 2005 as a separate unit in the structure of the Central Bank of Armenia.

22 August 2012 • 10:40 AMT
Heineken posts $975mln net profit for 2012 first half

Heineken also increased its current direct and indirect stake in Asia Pacific Breweries – the target of a friendly takeover.

22 August 2012 • 10:26 AMT
Logitech unveils washable keyboard

The keyboard has drainage holes at the back, and the characters are laser printed and coated in UV to prevent fading.

22 August 2012 • 10:21 AMT
Amazon opens India Kindle Store

Amazon released its Kindle e-reader in India as well, making the devices available at Croma retail stores across the country.

22 August 2012 • 09:44 AMT
CBA rules out transactions between Armenian banks and UN-sanctioned Iranians

The names and lists are automated in relevant programs of all the banks, CBA Financial Monitoring Center said.