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28 July 2012 • 13:23 AMT
Russia won’t join EU sanctions against Syria – official

“We will not agree to the inspection of ships sailing under the Russian flag,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said.

28 July 2012 • 13:02 AMT
Rachel Nichols to join “Ten O’Clock People” Stephen King adaptation

The story centers on a man who, when attempting to kick his smoking habit, has his eyes opened to a frightening reality.

28 July 2012 • 12:46 AMT
Chinese shooter Yi Siling takes first Olympic gold

China’s Yi Siling was victorious in the women’s 10-meter air rifle shooting, an event which began before noon July 28 in London.

28 July 2012 • 12:29 AMT
Russian officials “will continue visiting Kuriles” despite Tokyo protests – Lavrov

In 2010, Medvedev sparked a diplomatic row with Tokyo by making the first ever visit by a Russian leader to the islands.

28 July 2012 • 12:24 AMT
Armenian judoka Davtyan scores 3rd Olympic win, makes it to quarterfinals

Current victory followed Davtyan’s win over Tobias Englmaier and Ildar Mushkiyev in the 1st and 2nd qualification rounds resp.

28 July 2012 • 12:15 AMT
2 NATO service members killed in Afghan insurgent attack

The deaths bring the number of international service members killed in Afghanistan so far this month to at least 42.

28 July 2012 • 11:59 AMT
Joaquin Phoenix’s “The Master” release shifted to September

Philip Seymour Hoffman plays the central figure of the movie, which some have suggested is a thinly veiled take on Scientology.

28 July 2012 • 11:49 AMT
Russia may evacuate servicemen from Syria’s naval base

The Russian Navy needs the base to provide maintenance and technical support to Russian warships in the Mediterranean.

28 July 2012 • 11:36 AMT
NKR leader, Defense Minister discuss situation at border

Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan met with the defense army’s supreme command staff headed by defense minister Movses Hakobyan.

28 July 2012 • 10:56 AMT
Olympics: Armenian judoka Davtyan beats Azerbaijan’s Mushkiyev

Current victory followed Davtyan’s win over Germany’s Tobias Englmaier in the 1st qualification round.

28 July 2012 • 10:40 AMT
Chinese occupy govt. office, overturn cars in environment protest

In Shifang, the government halted construction of a copper refinery following protests by residents that it would poison them.

28 July 2012 • 10:26 AMT
“You’ve Been Trumped” anti-Trump doc becomes highest-rated UK film

The film stands at 92% positive on Rotten Tomatoes, which places it above “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Beasts of the Southen Wild.”

28 July 2012 • 10:16 AMT
UK retains AAA credit rating with Standard & Poor’s

The agency expects the British economy to pick up in the second half of this year, despite a slip into recession earlier in 2012.

28 July 2012 • 10:08 AMT
Bulgaria to complete nuke unit construction in 2022

Bulgaria decided to build a new unit at Kozloduy NPP after it gave up on construction of a second NPP in Belene in March 2012.

28 July 2012 • 10:01 AMT
250 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported July 22-28

Azerbaijan fired over 1300 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said.

28 July 2012 • 09:52 AMT
Alleppo’s Armenian districts calm, residents readying for war

With Assad loyalists and rebel forces fighting in Aleppo, the attacks might reach Armenian districts in the days to come.

28 July 2012 • 09:33 AMT
Spain’s economic crisis hinders discussion of Genocide resolution

“Hay Dat committee will continue meeting Spanish MPs to develop new initiatives on Genocide acknowledgement,” Armen Sirunyan said.

28 July 2012 • 08:22 AMT
Syrian military helicopters pound Aleppo – activists

“Helicopters are participating in clashes at the entrance of Salaheddine district and bombarding it,” the group said.

28 July 2012 • 08:12 AMT
Author Setian speaks of Turks who rescued Armenians during Genocide

Setian’s book is titled “Humanity In The Midst of Inhumanity,” a collection of interviews with Armenians who were rescued by Turks.

28 July 2012 • 07:50 AMT
Athletes gathering for AGBU World Games

The event promises excitement both on and off the court, as the organization’s youth take part in various competitions.

28 July 2012 • 07:28 AMT
Venezuelan envoy to Kenya found dead

Kibuchi said investigations into the death had begun and police had questioned two staff members at the residence.

28 July 2012 • 07:20 AMT
Russia Space Forces launch cluster of 4 satellites

A total of 16 Rokot launches have been carried out from the Plesetsk site since the first launch on May 16, 2000.

28 July 2012 • 07:16 AMT
At least 14 pilgrims killed as jeep plunges in Nepal

“The death toll is likely to rise as the police rescue team is searching for bodies,” Nepal Police spokesman has said.

28 July 2012 • 07:02 AMT
London hosts grandiose Olympics opening ceremony

In a speech watched around the world, Games chief Jacques Rogge said: “The Olympic Games are coming home tonight.”

28 July 2012 • 06:49 AMT
Chelsea captain charged over Ferdinand abuse case despite earlier acquittal

However, the FA added that John Terry remains available to play for England and has until August 3, 2012 to respond to the charges.

28 July 2012 • 06:41 AMT
NYT: Apple negotiated investment in Twitter

It would be an uncommon arrangement for Apple, which tends to buy small start-ups that are then absorbed into the company.

28 July 2012 • 06:38 AMT
Sony UK says no Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for two Xperia handsets

UK product manager for Sony Mobile says the Arc S and Mini Pro won’t be getting the latest version of the operating system.

28 July 2012 • 06:33 AMT
UN fails to agree arms-trade treaty

But ultimately, arms-control activists blamed the United States and Russia for the inability to reach a decision.

28 July 2012 • 06:16 AMT
Apple debuts new ads at London Olympics opening

The ads are a departure from previous ad campaigns – they don’t feature products and they don’t mention any specific service.

28 July 2012 • 05:55 AMT
Islamic NATO as a new step towards Ottoman Empire revival

Turkey is trying to become a more active player in the Near East, voicing ideas which then appear to be alarming, if not dangerous. Complete failure of the foreign policy pushes Ankara to seeking new ways of implementing the “neo-Osmanism”. This, first of all, assumes the endorsement of caliphate and restoration of the following title: