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17 July 2012 • 17:49 AMT
U.S. govt. refuses Syrian rebels’ requests for weaponry, intelligence support

Sources in Washington said it was made “abundantly clear” that there was no room for increased U.S. involvement in Syria.

17 July 2012 • 17:38 AMT
Israel’s Kadima party leaves Netanyahu’s government

Shaul Mofaz said he made the decision in protest over the government’s failure to reform the country’s military draft.

17 July 2012 • 17:27 AMT
U.S. building missile defense radar station in Qatar, reports say

The site will be part of a system intended to defend the interests of the United States and its allies against Iranian rockets.

17 July 2012 • 17:20 AMT
“Wedding Crashers” star Vince Vaughn to play in “Gunslingers” action adventure

The film is set in modern-day Los Angeles, where heroic and iconic characters from the past collide with contemporary urban reality

17 July 2012 • 17:14 AMT
French historian fails to influence Hollande into abandoning Genocide bill

The historian’s attempt was unsuccessful; a few days later, the president confirmed his plans for a new Genocide bill.

17 July 2012 • 16:51 AMT
Train derails, bursts into flames in Cairo – report

The train was heading into Cairo from the province of Suhag when it came off the line in the Badrashin area of Giza.

17 July 2012 • 16:44 AMT
Pakistan gunmen wound 2 WHO staff

Pakistani militant group threatened action against anyone conducting polio vaccinations in the region where it is based.

17 July 2012 • 16:39 AMT
Sylvester Stallone accused over son’s death

Sage was found in his Hollywood Hills home by a housekeeper, reportedly surrounded by bottles of prescription pills and empty cans.

17 July 2012 • 16:32 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: July 16-22 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price totals 19260.95 (-605.97), release price: 20935,81(-658.67); silver purchase price: 331.63 (-12.71).

17 July 2012 • 16:03 AMT
Syria uses helicopters to attack Damascus rebels

Rebels are said to be better equipped and organised than they have been, prompting regime to deploy its biggest show of force.

17 July 2012 • 15:51 AMT
“The Imposter,” “Farewell My Queen,” “Easy Money” make box office debuts

Sony Classics and Woody Allen’s “To Rome With Love” made $2,539 on 744 screens upping its overall U.S. gross to $8.6 million.

17 July 2012 • 15:35 AMT
Spain’s king takes 7% pay cut in austerity drive

Spain is enacting more austerity in attempt to convince skeptical investors it has strategy to deal with its public finances and its banks.

17 July 2012 • 15:29 AMT
Elina Danielian to face Lilit Mkrtchian in Fide Women’s Grand Prix round 1

Armenian city of Jermuk hosted a drawing ceremony for Fide Women’s Grand Prix chess tournament.

17 July 2012 • 15:09 AMT
Russia’s LUKoil inks oil search deal with Iraq

The list of Russian energy firms operating in Iraq also includes Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russian energy giant Gazprom.

17 July 2012 • 15:01 AMT
Defected envoy says Assad will use chemical weapons against rebels

Fares, the most prominent politician to defect since the uprising against Assad began, insisted that the president’s days were numbered.

17 July 2012 • 14:51 AMT
Kate Beckinsale lets out inner killer in “Total Recall” clip

Joined by armored soldiers, the “Underworld: Awakening” actress is seen heartlessly attacking Jessica Biel and Colin Farrell.

17 July 2012 • 14:38 AMT
Another cyber espionage virus uncovered targeting Iran

Israeli security company Seculert and Russia’s Kaspersky Lab, said that they identified more than 800 victims of the operation.

17 July 2012 • 14:19 AMT
U.S. approves HIV-prevention drug

FDA approved Gilead Sciences’ pill Truvada as a preventive measure for people who are at high risk of acquiring HIV.

17 July 2012 • 14:06 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 411,48 July 17

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 411,48 on July 15, increasing by 0.32 point compared to July 15.

17 July 2012 • 13:59 AMT
Stepan Safaryan says single opposition candidate at by-elections possible – paper

Levon Zurabyan: the issue will be discussed when Ruben Hayrapetyan is eventually stripped of deputy mandate.

17 July 2012 • 13:31 AMT
Zurich Film Fest to honor “Ocean’s Eleven” producer Jerry Weintraub

Weintraub’s latest project is the Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra, which Steven Soderbergh is directing for HBO Films.

17 July 2012 • 13:18 AMT
Armenia expects major success in Free Trade Area talks with EU – official

“All activities planned jointly with the EU have already been implemented,” deputy economy minister Garegin Melkonyan said.

17 July 2012 • 13:18 AMT
London Olympics security executive under fire

Nick Buckles, the chief executive of G4S, said the company should not have agreed to provide 10,400 guards for the Olympics.

17 July 2012 • 13:09 AMT
Armenia, Iran sign document to build Park of Peace

Park of Peace and Friendship, the international park of wild nature will be constructed at Iran-Armenia border territory.

17 July 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Skype glitch sends messages to unintended parties

User reports said the unintended recipients have been connected to just one of the two users who were exchanging messages.

17 July 2012 • 12:44 AMT
Johnny Depp to star in Wes Anderson’s “Grand Budapest Hotel”

Anderson is going right back into business with his collaborators on Moonrise Kingdom, which is heading toward a $40 million gross.

17 July 2012 • 12:40 AMT
Metropolitan Museum of Art posts record attendance over 6 million

Exhibits included “Steins Collect: Matisse, Picasso and Parisian Avant-Garde” and “Renaissance Portrait from Donatello to Bellini.”

17 July 2012 • 12:36 AMT
Bomb denotes outside govt. building in Nigeria

Military spokesman Salihu Mustapha confirmed the attack, saying that “someone opened fire on some innocents.”

17 July 2012 • 12:31 AMT
Deputy FM: Armenia-EU Association Agreement agenda formation 1st priority

“This year, EU will provide $15 million in financial aid to Armenia,” deputy foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanian said.

17 July 2012 • 12:29 AMT
Police archives on French Jews deportation to be displayed

The exhibit coincides with the 70th anniversary of the roundup by Paris police of some 13,000 Jews.