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25 July 2012 • 16:50 AMT
UN Security Council extends Iraq mission mandate

The UNSC resolution welcomed the improvement in the security situation in Iraq but stated that security challenges “still exist.”

25 July 2012 • 16:39 AMT
Liev Schreiber to play President Lyndon B Johnson in “The Butler”

The film also stars Robin Williams (as President Dwight D. Eisenhower), Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and David Oyelowo.

25 July 2012 • 16:37 AMT
Open-water swimmers may contend with ducks at London Olympics

Britain’s Kerri-Anne Payne was the first athlete to try out the Serpentine course Wednesday, and was full of enthusiasm.

25 July 2012 • 16:26 AMT
Twinning project in Armenia targets copyright protection

Lawyer Stepan Khzrtyan, in turn, presented a model that would allow for free download from the music licensing sites.

25 July 2012 • 15:58 AMT
Armenian President meets with Russian Interior Minister

Mr. Kolokoltsev and Armenia’s police chief Vladimir Gasparyan briefed President Sargsyan on further cooperation programs.

25 July 2012 • 15:24 AMT
Estonian FM: EU should focus on Eastern Partnership countries

Urmas Paet says at the next Eastern Partnership summit Estonia will have reason to move to European Union perspective.

25 July 2012 • 15:17 AMT
Armenian Transport Minister, WB rep. discuss road construction

Gagik Beglaryan met with World Bank delegation headed by Country Manager for Armenia Jean-Michel Happi.

25 July 2012 • 14:47 AMT
Three modernized post offices opened in Yerevan

Modernized post offices in Ajapnyak and Shengavit districts are equipped with new security and safety equipment.

25 July 2012 • 14:29 AMT
NKR official: Azeri people drawn to idea of free Artsakh

Baku administration didn’t dare send observers to monitor presidential elections in Artsakh, Ruben Zargaryan said.

25 July 2012 • 14:26 AMT
Archaeologists unearth Mona Lisa skeleton?

Several bodies have been discovered in the hunt to find mortal remains of Lisa Gherardini widely believed to have served as Leonardo’s muse.

25 July 2012 • 14:13 AMT
Slovenia presidential election set for November 11

Incumbent President Danilo Turk, who enjoys support of main opposition party, said he would run for re-election.

25 July 2012 • 13:59 AMT
7 children killed in Afghan bomb blast

Seven children have died after their local water spring was booby trapped with a bomb aimed at Afghan police.

25 July 2012 • 13:45 AMT
ANM head against Armenian ex-interior minister’s return – security officer

Suren Sirunyan further disclosed an “interesting story” about the then deputy minister of culture Aram Manukyan.

25 July 2012 • 13:43 AMT
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group assets grow by 20.6% in first half-year

The assets of Areximbank-Gazprombank Group CJSC totaled AMD 115.6 bln, increasing by AMD 35.1 bln.

25 July 2012 • 13:41 AMT
“Match Point” star Jonathan Rhys Meyers to play in NBC’s “Dracula”

In a world of “Twilight”-style vampires, the network plans to revive the Bram Stoker’s take on Dracula.

25 July 2012 • 13:31 AMT
Ford 2012 second-quarter profit drops sharply

Ford North America generated near-record pre-tax operating profit of $2 billion in the April-June period.

25 July 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Wi-Fi, 3G hubs banned from London Olympics

Smart devices such as Android phones, iPhone and tablets must not be used as wireless access points to connect multiple devices.

25 July 2012 • 13:23 AMT
Iranian-Indian shipping company closing due to sanctions

India is one of the main targets of U.S. attempts to chip away at Iran’s critical commercial lifelines across Asia.

25 July 2012 • 13:17 AMT
“The Oranges” comedy trailer features “House” star Hugh Laurie

The comedy centers on the aftermath of an affair between a man (Laurie) and the daughter of a family friend (Leighton Meester).

25 July 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Opinion: ex-interior minister to return to Armenia once fair trial is possible

As Siradeghyan’s former security officer said, ex-minister stands ready to face the court and disclose many incidents.

25 July 2012 • 13:07 AMT
LG reports 46% net profit increase

LG Home Entertainment Company posted improved operating profit in the quarter compared to the same period in 2011.

25 July 2012 • 13:03 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 409,26 July 25

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 409,26 on July 25 decreasing by 1.24 point compared to July 24.

25 July 2012 • 12:46 AMT
Beckham confirms participation in Olympics opening ceremony

Beckham said he now plans to travel back and forth between London and the United States during the Games.

25 July 2012 • 12:44 AMT
Tom Cruise’s “All You Need Is Kill” time-loop drama greenlit by Warner Bros.

The drama centers on a soldier fighting war against alien threat who is forced to relive the last day before he dies over and over.

25 July 2012 • 12:36 AMT
107 athletes banned from Olympics for doping – WADA

”Doping athletes should know that their chances of avoiding detection are the smallest they have ever been,” the WADA leader said.

25 July 2012 • 12:35 AMT
London 2012 to kick off with women’s football match

Team GB women’s football side are to take on New Zealand in Cardiff’s millenium stadium, marking start of the 18-day sporting spectacular.

25 July 2012 • 12:34 AMT
Armenia’s petrol importers fined AMD 5,5 mln.

The Inspectorate head further said that the inspections in the risky field will henceforth bear a consistent character.

25 July 2012 • 12:30 AMT
Russia accuses West of encouraging terrorism in Syria

Sergei Lavrov also criticized the new unilateral European Union sanctions against Syria introduced on July 23.

25 July 2012 • 12:17 AMT
Oscar-winning Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” trailer hits the web

Starring Suraj Sharma, Tobey Maguire, Tabu, Irrfan Khan and Adil Hussain, the fantasy movie will grace U.S. theaters on December 21.

25 July 2012 • 12:16 AMT
Expert says Google’s Nexus 7 has display problem

There is a 25 per cent compression of bright image content – considered a substantial amount for a tablet such as the Nexus 7.