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22 July 2012 • 12:37 AMT
Kidnapped Libyan Olympic Committee president released

Alam’s deputy said he was now resting and would travel to London for the Olympic Games in two or three days.

22 July 2012 • 12:09 AMT
Pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan blown up

Explosives placed under the pipeline, just before it branches out to send gas to both Israel and Jordan, were detonated remotely.

22 July 2012 • 11:10 AMT
Russia’s Soyuz-FG blasts off with 5 satellites on board

The Fregat space tug is expected to separate from the rocket nine minutes after the launch, the spokesman previously said.

22 July 2012 • 10:58 AMT
Apple releases update to fix CPU, USB problems in MacBooks

The update addresses power consumption and USB compatibility issues that have affected buyers of notebooks.

22 July 2012 • 10:50 AMT
Obama to visit Colorado to meet families of shooting victims

The President’s trip comes as investigators are deepening a probe into the shooter accused of planning the massacre.

22 July 2012 • 10:09 AMT
Italian PM arriving in Russia

Several contracts with Italian companies are expected to be signed during Mario Monti’s talks with Dmitry Medvedev.

22 July 2012 • 09:29 AMT
Heaviest rains kill 20 in China

The rain night knocked down trees in Beijing and trapped cars and buses in waist-deep water in some areas.

21 July 2012 • 16:14 AMT
Expert says Syrian Armenians’ problem nationwide issue

Armen Petrosyan stressed the need to offer Syrian Armenian community financial assistance, besides moral support.

21 July 2012 • 15:38 AMT
Yerevan circus dome detonated

As employees of Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations noted, the dismantling works posed a great danger.

21 July 2012 • 15:09 AMT
Expert says Artsakh elections key concept of state-building

Political analyst Alexander Markarov points out three key points in recent presidential elections in Artsakh Republic.

21 July 2012 • 14:51 AMT
Gyumri Mayor resigns RPA provincial structure head’s post

Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan has resigned the post of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) provincial structure head.

21 July 2012 • 14:31 AMT
“Sleepy Hollow” TV series touted, “Totall Recall” helmer attached

The series would be set in modern day, with Ichabod Crane partnering Sleepy Hollow’s female sheriff to solve mysteries in the town.

21 July 2012 • 14:18 AMT
Artsakh parliament speaker congratulates Bako Sahakyan’s NKR presidential victory

Ashot Ghulyan: on behalf of Artsakh’s parliament I cordially congratulate you on re-election to the post of NKR president.

21 July 2012 • 14:00 AMT
History expert: no observer questioned NKR poll legitimacy

Gevorg Melkonyan said over 50 foreign media covered NKR presidential poll, with 80 observers present in country.

21 July 2012 • 13:50 AMT
Heavy clashes reported in Syria’s Aleppo

Activists said the clashes in Aleppo between troops and members of rebel Free Syrian Army began in Salah al-Din on July 20 morning.

21 July 2012 • 13:36 AMT
Puchon Fantastic Film Fest to open with anthology chiller “Horror Stories”

The fest features films from helmers like Kim Ji-woon’s (Quiet Family), Kim Ki-duk (The Isle) and Park Chan-wook (Joint Security Area JSA).

21 July 2012 • 13:28 AMT
Expert says democracy level in Artsakh higher than in Ukraine

Sergei Shakaryants says European Union has already given up the idea of establishing direct relations with Stepanakert.

21 July 2012 • 13:16 AMT
Dropbox says no evidence of infiltration

“As of today, we’ve found no intrusions into our internal systems and no unauthorized activity in Dropbox accounts,” said the update.

21 July 2012 • 13:10 AMT
South accuses Sudan of launching new air raid

African Union urged Khartoum and Juba to settle their differences on oil and border demarcation before an August 2 UN deadline.

21 July 2012 • 13:08 AMT
More U.S. Congressmen pledge support for Armenian Genocide resolution

Democrat Sal Pace pledged to co-sponsor an Armenian Genocide Resolution and join the Armenian caucus.

21 July 2012 • 13:08 AMT
Parliament vice-speaker: everything done to ensure Syrian Armenians’ security

Eduard Sharmazanov says ANC draws hasty conclusions regarding such delicate issues as Syrian Armenians’ security.

21 July 2012 • 13:02 AMT
2 options for VivaCell-MTS “City Talks” tariff plan available

Depending on the individual needs of communication, one can choose between the options of embedded services, provided for AMD 5500 monthly fee.

21 July 2012 • 12:39 AMT
Armenian GMs to participate in Biel International Chess Festival

World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen, who has already won twice in Biel will come back for the 2012 edition.

21 July 2012 • 12:38 AMT
“Bachelorette” trailer features Kirsten Dunst as terrible bridesmaid

On the night before old friend’s wedding, 3 frisky bridesmaids go searching for little fun but find much more than they bargained for.

21 July 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Samsung may unveil next Galaxy product on Aug 15

It is possibly Galaxy S Blaze Q, which is rumored to be an Android 4.0 smartphone with a sliding QWERTY physical keyboard.

21 July 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Microsoft rolls out Xbox 360 cross-game program Avatar Famestar

Avatar Famestar will offer users weekly and daily challenges to compete in multiple Xbox Live Arcade games.

21 July 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Suzan Mouradian wins Lebanese Women’s Chess Championship

With 4,5 scores out of 5, Suzan Mouradian won the champion’s title at Lebanese Women’s Chess Championship.

21 July 2012 • 12:11 AMT
Archbishop Martirosyan congratulates NKR President on re-election

Artsakh’s spiritual leader wished success to the President in implementation of projects planned and promoting the country’s development.

21 July 2012 • 12:06 AMT
Baku confesses no Azeri state existed before 1918 Soviet Power

Azerbaijanis are a young nation, author of an article published in Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper said.

21 July 2012 • 11:50 AMT
Syrian forces pound rebels in Damascus

Army helicopters and tanks aimed rockets, machineguns and mortars at pockets of rebel fighters who have infiltrated the capital.