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30 July 2012 • 07:13 AMT
200,000 people have fled Aleppo fighting, UN says

Government forces launched a ground assault on July 28 after a week of sporadic shelling and sorties by fighter jets.

30 July 2012 • 07:05 AMT
“Chasing Mavericks” surfing legend flick trailer released

The film, which co-stars Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Taylor Handley, Scott Eastwood and Leven Rambin, hits theaters Oct. 26.

30 July 2012 • 06:53 AMT
Apple, Samsung to clash in court over smartphone, tablet market control

Apple Inc. filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. alleging the company’s smartphones and computer tablets are illegal knockoffs.

30 July 2012 • 06:44 AMT
At least 32 feared dead in India train fire

The non-stop train was travelling at 110 kilometers an hour when it passed through Nellore station, where staff noticed the fire.

30 July 2012 • 06:34 AMT
1 killed as Israeli troops open fire at Palestinian car

According to Palestinian medical workers, the man in his 40s who was shot dead and the two others were traveling to pray in Jerusalem.

30 July 2012 • 06:26 AMT
Romanian election officials declare Basescu impeachment vote invalid

The Central Election Bureau put the voter turnout in July 29 referendum on president Traian Basescu at 45.92%, with a 3% margin of error.

29 July 2012 • 14:28 AMT
Anahit Barseghyan fails at Olympic Women’s Swimming 100m backstroke heats

Armenia’s Anahit Barseghyan came 44th in Olympic Women’s Swimming 100m backstroke qualifying round.

29 July 2012 • 14:05 AMT
Boxer Andranik Hakobyan drops out of London Olympics

Gausha looked to make a fast start from the opening bell, but could not get near the Armenian in the early exchanges.

29 July 2012 • 13:43 AMT
London 2012: judoka Armen Nazaryan loses to Pawel Zagrodnik

Armen Nazaryan earlier beat Papua New Guinea’s Raymond Ovinou in 1/16 final of London 2012 Olympics.

29 July 2012 • 13:21 AMT
Snoop Dogg banned from Norway over drug possession

Snoop was arrested in Texas after border agents found cannabis on his tour bus. He was later released with a caution.

29 July 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Rebecca Adlington reaches Olympics swimming 400m freestyle final

With the lead established Adlington began to ease off and make sure she did not burn out ahead of tonight’s final.

29 July 2012 • 12:45 AMT
Hong Kong activists protest Chinese patriotism classes

Tensions have also been stoked by growing economic inequality and as well as influx of free-spending wealthy Chinese.

29 July 2012 • 12:40 AMT
London 2012: empty Olympic seats spark public anger

The London Olympics organisers investigate why some venues have had empty seats, as the sports focus turns to swimming, tennis and volleyball.

29 July 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Israel denies seeing U.S. Iran attack plan

Haaretz said Donilon had told Netanyahu the Pentagon was planning for a possible decision to attack Iran’s nuclear sites.

29 July 2012 • 12:11 AMT
Two detained in South Korea for cellphone hacking

South Korean police say they arrested two men who allegedly stole personal information of 8 million cellphone customers.

29 July 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Vietnam considers legalizing same-sex marriages

The lesbians’ marriage ceremony in the Vietnamese capital won’t be officially recognized, but that could soon change.

29 July 2012 • 08:25 AMT
Syrian activists report fierce clashes in Aleppo

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported heavy fighting and explosions in Aleppo.

29 July 2012 • 07:11 AMT
Romania holds referendum on impeaching President Basescu

Basescu says the impeachment process is a political vendetta carried out by opponents plotting to seize control of EU funds.

29 July 2012 • 07:05 AMT
Severe flooding across North Korea kills 88 people

Talk that North Korea’s young leader, Kim Jong-un, plans to reform the broken economy is helping drive rice prices higher.

29 July 2012 • 07:01 AMT
Israeli Defense Minister thanks Obama for security agreement

“Mr Barak welcomes President Obama’s decision to sign a law reinforcing cooperation in defense affairs,” the statement said.

29 July 2012 • 06:59 AMT
London police arrest 16 for illegal reselling of Olympics tickets

“Ticket touting is illegal and is a clear exploitation of those who genuinely wish to experience the Games first-hand,” an officer said.

29 July 2012 • 06:45 AMT
Google updates Maps, iOS Earth app

Of particular note is London, where Google’s gone ahead and updated its maps to reflect the new Olympic Park and Village.

29 July 2012 • 06:30 AMT
Anonymous publishes Australian telco data

A field for mobile phone numbers and phone numbers that will reach individuals in the evening is also present in many records.

28 July 2012 • 15:52 AMT
“Baraka”doc follow-up “Samsara” hot trailer hit the web

“Samsara” uses 65mm cinematography to document sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes and natural wonders.

28 July 2012 • 15:33 AMT
ARMENIA WINE company wins silver at France’s Muscats du Monde contest

“Armenia has every chance to be represented at international wines market,” Jean-Baptiste Soulat said in Yerevan.

28 July 2012 • 15:10 AMT
Outreach to Syrian Armenians group launched on Facebook

Also, Syrian Armenian Families’ Refuge group, offering accommodation assistance, was launched on July 27.

28 July 2012 • 14:55 AMT
David Nalbandian loses to Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic at Olympics

Also, in a doubles match, Nalbandian and Edu Schwank will face off against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Michael Llodra.

28 July 2012 • 14:48 AMT
Device translating eye movement into handwriting developed

An optical illusion called reverse phi motion allowed creation of a tracking system for the voluntary smooth eye movements.

28 July 2012 • 14:13 AMT
“Silent Hill: Revelation 3D” goosebumping first trailer released

The film sees a girl whose father is kidnapped by evil forces and she is dragged into a strange and harrowing place to save her dad.

28 July 2012 • 13:29 AMT
Armenian judoka loses ¼ finals, has chance to fight for Olympic bronze

Italy’s Elio Verde beat Armenia’s Hovhannes Davtyan in the Olympic men’s Judo 60kg quarterfinals.