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04 August 2012 • 10:55 AMT
Syrian troops, rebels clash around Aleppo TV station

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the terrestrial signal for Syrian television in Aleppo had been cut off.

04 August 2012 • 10:49 AMT
Olympic champion Nazaryan: sports museum must be opened in Armenia

Armen Nazaryan voiced readiness to present to the museum the first Olympic gold medal he brought to Armenia.

04 August 2012 • 10:46 AMT
Sol Republic releases cat headphones

Designed for electro-house music maker Deadmau5′s cat, the Meowingtons headphones hit the market this week in limited supply.

04 August 2012 • 10:34 AMT
Soldier shot dead in Saudi Arabia clashes

The oil-rich Eastern Province is home to a Shia majority that has long complained of marginalisation.

04 August 2012 • 10:23 AMT
Armenian long jumpers drop out of London Olympics

Arsen Sargsyan showed 7.38, 7.62 և 7.60 results in 21 m. men’s long jump Olympics qualifying round on August 3.

04 August 2012 • 10:22 AMT
International Arbitration Court to consider Iran’s claim over S-300 missiles against Russia

Russian analysts believe that Iran’s almost $4 bln claim against Russia, to be considered in the International Court of Arbitration shortly, is a vivid example of the incompetence of the Russian officials who form the foreign policy in the East.

04 August 2012 • 10:22 AMT
Pinochet judge Baltasar Garzon to represent Julian Assange

Mr Assange took refuge in Ecuador’s London embassy on June 19, seeking political asylum to avoid extradition to Sweden.

04 August 2012 • 10:17 AMT
Sudan, South hammer out oil deal

The two countries had faced an August 2 deadline set by the United Nations to resolve their differences on oil and borders.

04 August 2012 • 10:09 AMT
Russian icebreaker embarks on Arctic expedition

The expedition aims to find evidence supporting the country’s claims for a ridge in the Arctic Ocean, Marine Transport official said.

04 August 2012 • 10:04 AMT
Short-range Fateh 110 missile test-fired in Iran

Iran is accused by Western countries of using its nuclear power program to attempt to build an atomic bomb, a charge Tehran denies.

04 August 2012 • 09:47 AMT
250 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported July 29-August 4

Artsakh defense army forces mainly refrained from taking retaliatory measures, continuing with their military duty.

04 August 2012 • 09:40 AMT
Paper says Lincy Foundation-constructed highway in poor condition

The interstate highway will be paved with the stone piles spread out on edge of the road, Aravot paper says.

04 August 2012 • 09:13 AMT
Turks outraged by Obama-Erdogan bat photo

Lawmaker with Turkish Republican People’s Party said photo reveals from who Erdogan receives orders to rule country.

04 August 2012 • 09:13 AMT
ANCA joins brief to back law protecting Armenian Americans’ property rights

Claims for unpaid life insurance policies dating back to Armenian Genocide were first brought by Vartkes Yeghiayan.

04 August 2012 • 08:32 AMT
Paper: Artsakh official deems parliament rearrangements possible

Vahram Atanesyan said political forces should help President Sahakyan pursue the right policy as to government formation.

04 August 2012 • 07:57 AMT
London 2012: weightlifter Norayr Vardanyan to perform August 4

Medals will be awarded in 25 Olympic events today, on August 4, including the women’s 100-meter track.

04 August 2012 • 07:49 AMT
Young U.S. illegals can file to avoid deportation

U.S. government said it would begin accepting applications later this month from young undocumented immigrants.

04 August 2012 • 07:28 AMT
White House says employment data show U.S. economy recovering

President Obama, who is running for re-election, is under pressure to convince voters his policies are helping economy.

04 August 2012 • 07:19 AMT
Syrian violence escalates in Damascus, Aleppo

Rebel commander Abu Zaher said fighters had taken several police officers prisoner and seized weapons and ammunition.

04 August 2012 • 07:00 AMT
Armenian President congratulates his U.S. counterpart on birthday

Serzh Sargsyan: I have no doubt that our continuous joint efforts will guarantee excellent future for Armenia-U.S.ties.

04 August 2012 • 06:52 AMT
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan scores second win at World U20 Chess Championships

Karen Grigoryan and Vahe Baghdasaryan tied games vs. Paul Velten (France) and Saleh Salem (UAE) respectively.

04 August 2012 • 06:37 AMT
Murray beats Djokovic to face Federer in Olympic tennis final

Britain’s Andy Murray said: “I just wanted to try and win a medal, for the team, for the country and lastly for myself.

03 August 2012 • 18:08 AMT
UN General Assembly set to condemn Syrian crackdown

The revised resolution takes a swipe at Russia and China by “deploring the Security Council failure” to act.

03 August 2012 • 17:34 AMT
Great Britain grabs 4 Olympic golds in 24 hours

Either side of that triumph, the men’s pair of George Nash and Will Satch, and Alan Campbell in the single sculls – won bronze.

03 August 2012 • 17:23 AMT
Roger Federer defeats Juan Martin del Potro to reach Olympic final

Roger Federer clinched the first singles medal of his career Friday, August 3 when he won an Olympic marathon.

03 August 2012 • 17:10 AMT
German athlete leaves London Olympics over suspected neo-Nazi links

Nadja Drygalla left the games after a discussion about her “private life” with head of the German team Michael Vesper.

03 August 2012 • 17:01 AMT
Prosperous Armenia responds to Yuri Vardanyan’s accusations

Prosperous Armenia party issued a statement on legendary weightlifter Yuri Vardanyan’s recent statements.

03 August 2012 • 15:56 AMT
MP Arpine Hovhannisyan denies info on becoming parliament staff head

Armenian parliament speaker plans to appoint RPA member Arpine Hovhannisyan as National Assembly staff head.

03 August 2012 • 15:32 AMT
Misha Aloyan makes it to Olympic boxing 1/4 final

Armenian boxer Misha Aloyan (52 kg) representing Russia scored a 14:9 win against Algerian Samir Brahimi.

03 August 2012 • 15:23 AMT
Armenian chess players successful at World U20 Championships

Karen Grigoryan and Vahe Baghdasaryan beat Maarten Larmuseau and Diego Carbone respectively.