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26 July 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Armenia’s internet speed makes 3 Mb/s per person

Internet access is mainly unlimited in Armenia, with 60 Mb/s commonly used, vice-director of Internet Society NGO said.

26 July 2012 • 13:23 AMT
AGBU announces Sayat Nova International Composition Competition

For composers, the contest presents the perfect opportunity to raise their profile while paying tribute to the celebrated troubadour.

26 July 2012 • 13:20 AMT
Sundance Best Director winner “Middle Of Nowhere” trailer released

When her husband is sentenced to 8 years in prison, Rudy drops out of med school in order to focus on her husband’s well being.

26 July 2012 • 13:17 AMT
Private Armenian school wins suit in Glendale

In court documents, city officials said the school had an inadequate fire alarm and locked or blocked exits, prompting the shutdown.

26 July 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz featured in “The Bourne Legacy” trailer

In the spirit of the first three “Bourne” films, Jeremy Renner puts on a high-speed, motorcycle-crashing, action-adventure show.

26 July 2012 • 13:02 AMT
Greece launches talks with EU, IMF, ECB inspection team

Health spending will be reduced by some €600 million, partly through department mergers and development of ministry assets.

26 July 2012 • 12:56 AMT
All-star “Cloud Atlas” international trailer released

The 5-minute promotional video is studded with various scenes revolving around several different characters in some different ages.

26 July 2012 • 12:55 AMT
Linkedin to integrate its service with Microsoft’s Outlook email client

Linkedin is also working on an app for the Microsoft Office app store but Breger did not provide any further details.

26 July 2012 • 12:48 AMT
British PM says Olympic Games security is top priority

“This is the biggest security operation in our peacetime history, bar none and we are leaving nothing to chance,” Cameron said.

26 July 2012 • 12:43 AMT
Haypost reopens Armenian village post offices

Haypost ensures equal opportunities for provision of services to the residents of cities and remote rural areas.

26 July 2012 • 12:37 AMT
“Twilight” star Robert Pattinson’s “The Rover” western greenlighted

The film tells the story of Eric, who has left everything behind him, as he’s forced to join an injured gang member Rey.

26 July 2012 • 12:33 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 408, 06 July 26

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 408, 06 on July 26 decreasing by 1.20 point compared to July 25.

26 July 2012 • 12:28 AMT
Romney questions UK readiness for Olympics

Romney, who was chief executive of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002, spoke on the first day of a visit to Britain.

26 July 2012 • 12:21 AMT
Google Talk suffers global outage

Earlier, Google had said “We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Talk. We will provide more information shortly.”

26 July 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Venice Film Fest competition pics announced

Out of competition premieres include Robert Redford’s The Company You Keep, Susanne Bier’s Love Is All You Need among others.

26 July 2012 • 12:16 AMT
Syrian Armenians concerned over visa problems

Armenians hold a neutral stance on Syria’s political developments, Syria-based Armenian businessman said.

26 July 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Tropical forest reserves threatened by human activity

Among the types of wildlife and plants most negatively affected were bats, amphibians, lizards, large-bodied mammals, etc.

26 July 2012 • 12:04 AMT
“Harold & Kumar” star Kal Penn joins “Ex-Men” CBS comedy pilot

Penn will play a guy who moves into short-term rental complex as he waits for his wife to forgive him for affair he had 3 years earlier.

26 July 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Danielian, Kovalevskaya tie Fide Women’s Grand Prix round 8

Ju Wenjun (China) shared points with Munguntuul Batkhuyag (Mongolia) to lead tournament with 5,5 points

26 July 2012 • 11:52 AMT
Nissan quarterly profit falls 15% over strong yen

The Yokohama-based company reported a 72.3 billion yen profit, down from 85 billion yen a year earlier.

26 July 2012 • 11:48 AMT
Pakistan suspends NATO supply route to Afghanistan

Local administration official Bakhtiar Khan confirmed the supply route had been suspended due to “security reasons”.

26 July 2012 • 11:47 AMT
Sociologist denies manipulating opinion poll results

“I could have refused to give figures and say, instead, “Ladies and gentlemen, Bako Sahakyan will win the presidential race,” Aharon Adibekyan said.

26 July 2012 • 11:40 AMT
Gaza Christians report cases of forcible conversion to Islam

Some Gaza Christian families say their children are the target of “brainwashing” attempts by Muslim activists.

26 July 2012 • 11:38 AMT
Nalbandian to face Tipsarević in Olympic round 1

Argentina’s David Nalbandian – Eduardo Schwank pair will face off against France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – Michael Llodra.

26 July 2012 • 11:20 AMT
ANCA head: let us rally to the call of Armenian nation

Aram Hamparian says ex-president of Turkey Turgut Ozal threatened to “teach the Armenians the lessons of 1915.”

26 July 2012 • 11:19 AMT
Hyundai posts record quarterly profit due to overseas sales

The sales increase mostly came from Europe and the United States, driven by the release of new car models.

26 July 2012 • 10:56 AMT
Battles raging in Syria’s Aleppo, activists say

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported 19 civilians and three rebels killed in Aleppo on July 25.

26 July 2012 • 10:41 AMT
Armenian Agriculture Ministry predicts 6% grape harvest growth

Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan said 28% growth has been recorded in the crop sector in the first half of 2012.

26 July 2012 • 10:40 AMT
12 130 tons of apricots exported from Armenia

Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan said 2 830 tons of apricots was bought by processing companies in 2011.

26 July 2012 • 10:15 AMT
Armavia ready to operate flights to Syria twice a week

Armenian national carrier Armavia issued a statement, expressing readiness to operate 2 flights per week to Syria.