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30 June 2012 • 12:48 AMT
Paper: RPA members busy boosting NKR leader’s ranking

As the paper reported, regional and local RPA officials, who’re on a 5-day visit to Arstakh, voiced their support for current president.

30 June 2012 • 12:39 AMT
Palestinian President delays meeting with Israeli PM

“We know that Mofaz will bring nothing new,” said Wasl Abu Yosef, a member of Abbas’ Palestine Liberation Organization.

30 June 2012 • 12:23 AMT
Japan faces same risks as financially-embattled Europe, PM says

“Countries like Italy and Spain have made desperate efforts towards financial recovery,” Yoshihiko Noda said.

30 June 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Richard Morningstar confirmed as U.S. envoy to Azerbaijan

The United States has not had an ambassador in Baku since the departure of Matthew J. Bryza in December 2011.

30 June 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” to open Fantastic Fest

The black-and-white 3D pic is about a boy who brings his beloved dog back to life – with just a few minor adjustments.

30 June 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Nations face severe Syria crisis, Annan warns

“By being here today, you suggest intention to show leadership, but can you follow through?” Kofi Annan said.

30 June 2012 • 11:58 AMT
Ukraine offers leasing out planes to Armenia

Ukraine’s Trade and Economic Development Minister Petro Poroshenko met Armenian Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan.

30 June 2012 • 11:54 AMT
Austria evicts Azeri dancers over refusal to perform in “Gayane” ballet

The Mardanov brothers cited the nationality of Gayane Khachatiruan behind their refusal to be involved in the project.

30 June 2012 • 11:44 AMT
Russia says U.S. missile defense plans hamper arms cuts

“But how are we supposed to move forward if the United States refuses to curb its missile defenses?” Grigory Berdennikov said.

30 June 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Genocide scholar Uğur Üngör to receive Heineken Young Scientists Award

The jury praises Üngör’s ability to preserve a balance as regards the politically troublesome research topic of genocide.

30 June 2012 • 11:12 AMT
400 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported June 24-30

Azerbaijan fired over 2500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said.

30 June 2012 • 11:08 AMT
Number of Armenian employees at Glendale City Hall skyrockets 83%

The city plans to limit back-filling positions vacated by retirees, but maintaining diversity will continue to be a priority.

30 June 2012 • 11:02 AMT
“Interrupted Song” Karabakh war film trailer premieres in Moscow

The film was meant as an impartial reflection of reality, which serves as a barrier in peaceful coexistence of the two nations.

30 June 2012 • 10:58 AMT
Sarkis Ourfalian joins Glendale Memorial Health Foundation board

For the past eight years, Ourfalian has served as Chairman of the School Board of Tavlian Armenian School in Pasadena.

30 June 2012 • 10:44 AMT
Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables 2” clip unleashed

“The Expendables 2” also has the likes of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris.

30 June 2012 • 10:21 AMT
New HIV quad pill may boost treatment – study

Researchers combined some drugs into single pills so that taking correct medication at the right time of day is easier.

30 June 2012 • 10:02 AMT
Eastern U.S. storms leave millions without power

Power outages were reported from Indiana to New Jersey, with the bulk of service interruptions concentrated on Washington, D.C.

30 June 2012 • 09:49 AMT
Jessica Chastain, Matthew McConaughey among those invited to join the Academy

The new invitees include Oscar-winning director Michel Hazanavicius, Terrence Malick and Wong Kar Wai.

30 June 2012 • 09:39 AMT
Egypt’s Islamist President-elect to be sworn in June 30

Addressing the “Muslims and Christians of Egypt”, Mohamed Mursi promised a “civil, nationalist, constitutional state.”

30 June 2012 • 09:31 AMT
Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus sales blocked in U.S.

A judge in California has blocked U.S. sales of the smartphones while the court decides on the firm’s patent dispute with Apple.

30 June 2012 • 09:25 AMT
Iraq bomb blasts kill 8

The latest attacks came a day after a series of bombs rocked Baghdad including a car bomb attack in the Washash neighbourhood.

30 June 2012 • 09:19 AMT
Max Winkler, Matt Spicer adapting “The Coward” 18th century comic play

The duo, along with Jason Reitman, worked together on 2010’s “Ceremony”, starring Uma Thurman.

30 June 2012 • 07:52 AMT
Russian warships in Pearl Harbor for drills

The Russian navy sailors will for the first time take part in the international naval maneuvers that have been held since 1971.

30 June 2012 • 07:42 AMT
Turkey’s non-Muslims concerned over court system changes

“Our concern is in regards to the fate of current cases such as Ergenekon, Zirve and Hrant Dink,” Tatyos Bebek said.

30 June 2012 • 07:08 AMT
Amazon web services outage takes down Instagram, Pinterest

Amazon has later updated its status dashboard stating the power issues in N. Virginia have now been resolved.

30 June 2012 • 06:56 AMT
Lavrov believes there’s good chance for Annan plan on Syria

“We have a very good chance tomorrow in Geneva to find a common denominator,” the Russian Foreign Minister said.

30 June 2012 • 06:46 AMT
Strong quake jolts China, close to Kazakhstan border

Initial reports said about 10 people were injured in the quake, one seriously, and that most of them were tourists.

30 June 2012 • 06:41 AMT
Stolen Salvador Dali painting mailed back to New York

The 1949 painting, “Cartel des Don Juan Tenorio,” was part of the Venus Over Manhattan art gallery’s very first exhibition.

29 June 2012 • 17:54 AMT
“Matrix,” “Kill Bill” fight choreographer shares insights about his work

Yuen Woo-ping is the Hong Kong film industry’s premier martial arts film action choreographer and director.

29 June 2012 • 17:34 AMT
Researchers hack into U.S. Army’s flying drone

The team used “spoofing” – a technique where the drone mistakes the signal from hackers for the one sent from GPS satellites.