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22 August 2012 • 08:42 AMT
Paper says shadow economy growth recorded in Armenia

Government’s report on 2011 national budget implementation has been placed on National Assembly’s agenda.

22 August 2012 • 08:32 AMT
Defense Ministry refuses to issue report on Azeri shelling of Armenian villages

There is no official notice on Azeri shelling of Armenia’s border villages, Defense Ministry representative said.

22 August 2012 • 08:19 AMT
Dink family lawyers to appeal to ECHR after exhausting domestic measures

Cem Halavut said there were numerous documents and evidences revealing the responsibility of public personnel in the murder.

22 August 2012 • 08:03 AMT
Arthur Abraham says ready to face Robert Stieglitz

The bout between Arthur Abraham and WBO Super-Middleweight Champion Robert Stieglitz is due August 25.

22 August 2012 • 07:58 AMT
Iranian universities ban women from 77 critical fields of study

“We call upon Iranian authorities to protect women’s rights and to uphold Iran’s own laws,” Victoria Nuland said.

22 August 2012 • 07:43 AMT
Residents say Syrian army deploys tanks around Damascus, 8 killed

At least eight people were killed in the shelling, which was accompanied by an aerial bombardment in some neighborhoods.

22 August 2012 • 07:35 AMT
Australian FM: Assange unlikely to be extradited to U.S.

“It’s not a subject for Australian diplomacy, it’s a subject for consular support,” Foreign Minister Bob Carr said.

22 August 2012 • 07:34 AMT
Aleppo’s Armenian-inhabited district under govt. forces’ control

Aleppo’s several districts, including an Armenian one, was further reported to have been seized by Syria rebels.

22 August 2012 • 07:24 AMT
Abraham – Stieglitz bout referees announced

WBO president announced officials who will work super middleweight title bout between Stieglitz and Abraham.

22 August 2012 • 07:21 AMT
Nikon unveils new Coolpix compact cameras

The Coolpix P7700 and S800C compacts are expected to hit U.S. stores in September and have been priced at $500 and $350 respectively.

22 August 2012 • 07:13 AMT
FLA report on Foxconn causes rights groups indignation

“The workers have to complete the workload of 66 hours before within 60 hours now per week,” CLW founder says.

22 August 2012 • 07:11 AMT
Social media report Azeri shelling of Armenian border villages

Tavush province villages of Aygepar, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur and Movses were particularly shelled by Azeri side.

22 August 2012 • 06:55 AMT
Dell says Microsoft’s Surface sales will be “relatively small”

Dell posted second quarter revenue of $14.48 billion, a 7.5 percent decline from the same period in the previous year.

22 August 2012 • 06:52 AMT
Gas pipeline damaged in Azeri shelling of Armenian border villages

Azeri shelling started August 21, 9 pm local time, with the roofs and the pipeline of border villages damaged.

22 August 2012 • 06:48 AMT
Facebook announces changes to App Dashboard for developers

The app details section provides developers “one place to update promotional details” such as text, images, descriptions, etc.

22 August 2012 • 06:43 AMT
Protocol on Russia’s accession to WTO comes into force

The document, which makes Russia the global trade body’s 156th member, was signed in Geneva in December 2011.

22 August 2012 • 06:23 AMT
Greece wants deadline for spending cuts extended

Germany has insisted Athens must stick to the timeline and reforms agreed in return for its second rescue package.

22 August 2012 • 06:13 AMT
Oil rises as analysts predict strain on supplies

Brent crude, which is used to price international varieties of oil, rose to $114.76 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London.

21 August 2012 • 19:09 AMT
TV comedy “The Office” to end its run on U.S. television in 2013

“This will be the last season of ‘The Office’ and we are planning a very big exciting last season,” Greg Daniels said.

21 August 2012 • 18:43 AMT
Assad can leave power as part of negotiated settlement – Deputy PM

According to political sources in Damascus, Jamil was sent to Moscow to discuss a possible plan for presidential elections.

21 August 2012 • 18:33 AMT
Skype releases update to its iPhone, iPad apps

A “frequently requested feature,” Photo Share allows users to send photos with no size limit on the files.

21 August 2012 • 18:12 AMT
Yerevan hosts North-South transport corridor program board meeting

North-South transport corridor investment program board convened a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minster.

21 August 2012 • 17:51 AMT
Felix Sturm says “willing to compete with winner of Abraham-Stieglitz bout”

Felix Sturm: Robert is a more complete boxer, he is quick on his feet, while Abraham is a classic fighter.

21 August 2012 • 17:34 AMT
Orlando Del Valle: I must fight with the best like Vic Darchinyan

Vic Darchinyan will face off against Orlando Del Valle on Sept. 29 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

21 August 2012 • 17:14 AMT
Converse Bank develops new packages for physical persons

Converse Bank CJSC has come up with special offers for physical persons unfamiliar to Armenia’s banking system.

21 August 2012 • 16:49 AMT
Lake Sevan problems to be discussed at six-day youth program

The event will bring together about 500 students and young representatives of Gegharkunik’s different communities.

21 August 2012 • 16:29 AMT
Paper says 1st judicial sitting on Yerevan balloon blast due Aug. 30

Serob Bozoyan, 54, was reported to be inflating and selling ordinary balloons in one of Yerevan’s streets.

21 August 2012 • 15:59 AMT
Diaspora Ministry to host meeting on Syrian Armenian issues

Issues related to accommodation, education and health document formulation will be on discussion agenda.

21 August 2012 • 15:35 AMT
Armenian chess players to participate in Botvinnik Memorial

Meanwhile, with 7,5 points Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian shared 2-4 places at the chess open in Maringa, Brazil.

21 August 2012 • 15:22 AMT
Turkish terror attack another reason for Azeri media to blame ASALA

Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia issued a statement on Syrian Armenian community’s security.