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18 June 2012 • 16:54 AMT
Nissan electric vehicle battery to power homes

Also, multiple units of the charging station can be installed on one supply line to accommodate multiple LEAF vehicles.

18 June 2012 • 16:47 AMT
Global weight gain impact equal to extra billion people – research

While Asia accounts for 61% of the global population, it only accounts for 13% of the weight of the world due to obesity.

18 June 2012 • 16:39 AMT
Retired music executive gifts 200 audio interviews to Congress Library

Librarian of Congress James Billington says Smith is providing an intimate look into the lives of some of the great musicians.

18 June 2012 • 16:31 AMT
Media seeks to “imitate Dan Brown” in VatiLeaks scandal – Vatican

Leaked docs allege corruption in Vatican’s business dealings, clashes over Vatican bank management, and rivalries among cardinals.

18 June 2012 • 16:17 AMT
Prince Salman named Saudi’s crown prince

Saudi King Abdullah appointed his half-brother Prince Salman “crown prince and deputy PM” while retaining him as defense minister.

18 June 2012 • 16:16 AMT
Iran rep. says Moscow talks “serious and constructive”

“The issues raised by Iran both in the morning and the afternoon sessions received the world powers’ attention,” Baqeri said.

18 June 2012 • 16:07 AMT
Facebook to pay $10 mln for ad suit settlement

Earlier, users claimed their names, images, etc. were improperly used in advertising described as “sponsored stories.”

18 June 2012 • 15:46 AMT
Tymoshenko to sue Ukraine’s leader over murder link accusation

Recently, the ex-PM was accused of involvement in the 1996 murder of prominent politician Yevhen Shcherban.

18 June 2012 • 15:45 AMT
Armenian, Azeri FMs agree to boost trust for progress in Karabakh issue

OSCE MG co-chairs expressed concern over recent incidents at contact line, stressing the necessity of adhering to ceasefire agreement.

18 June 2012 • 15:23 AMT
Diaspora Ministry’s “Come Home 2012” program kicks off

The second stage of “Come Home” program will bring together 104 young people from Russia, Georgia and the U.S.

18 June 2012 • 15:22 AMT
Egypt’s ruling military pledges to hand over power

The move came hours after Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate claimed victory in 1st free election since overthrow of Hosni Mubarak

18 June 2012 • 15:17 AMT
“Remembering 1942” famine epic unveiled at Shanghai Film Fest

The film revolves around devastating famine that took 3 mln lives in China at tail end of Japan’s invasion of China during WWII.

18 June 2012 • 15:14 AMT
Hovhannes Sahakyan becomes MP instead of Transport Minister Gagik Beglaryan

Prior to receiving a deputy mandate, Hovhannes Sahakyan was elected as RPA parliamentary group secretary.

18 June 2012 • 14:50 AMT
Mozilla working on a browser for iPad

Mozilla has replaced the familiar tool bars with two main buttons, located towards the bottom of the screen.

18 June 2012 • 14:38 AMT
Deadly violence reported at Israel’s Egypt, Gaza border

Militants fired on Israelis building barrier on border killing 1 worker, before soldiers shot dead 2 of the attackers.

18 June 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Intel introduces high-performance chip family Xeon Phi

Intel calls the first Xeon Phi chip a co-processor, as it needs a server CPU such as the Xeon E5 to work on computer systems.

18 June 2012 • 14:28 AMT
19-year-old soldier killed in Azeri shelling

On June 18, serviceman Aram Gyulnazaryan was mortally wounded during Azeri shelling of NKR eastern regiments.

18 June 2012 • 14:17 AMT
Chinese spacecraft docks with orbiting module

The three-person crew of the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft arrived at the country’s Tiangong 1 test module in orbit.

18 June 2012 • 14:16 AMT
Oil slips to near $83 amid overshadowed optimism or Greece

In London, Brent crude for August delivery was down 94 cents at $96.67 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.

18 June 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Coalition negotiations continue in Greece despite leftists’ refusal

SYRIZA insisted they will remain in opposition to combat the austerity measures lenders are demanding from Athens.

18 June 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Headless corpses found in Paris park

Macabre mystery began when a jogger found rotting leg in Vincennes woods and a guide dog then unearthed a torso nearby.

18 June 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Azerbaijan to replace “Kalashnikov” with Israeli “Tavor” assault rifle

In April 2011, it was reported that IAI plans to sell reconnaissance drones Heron and Searcher Mk.2 to Azerbaijan.

18 June 2012 • 13:49 AMT
Google acquires over 50 tech patents from Magnolia Broadband

Google is likely to incorporate the technology within its Android mobile operating system and possibly other devices.

18 June 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Yemen army chief fighting al-Qaeda killed in suicide attack

Yemeni militants claimed they had assassinated Gen Salem Ali Qatan in response to the army offensive in the south.

18 June 2012 • 13:34 AMT
Committee on Armenian –Turkish ties ceases activities in Turkey

Committee, established in 2003, aimed to research on Armenian-Turkish ties, Armenian culture, history and political life.

18 June 2012 • 13:22 AMT
IMF Executive Board approves $50.7 million disbursement for Armenia

Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund completed its fourth review of Armenia’s economic performance.

18 June 2012 • 13:22 AMT
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen demands poll recount

French voters vaulted president Francois Hollande’s Socialists allies into control of 577-seat National Assembly in June 17 voting.

18 June 2012 • 13:19 AMT
Improvised bomb kills 4 in Afghan town

Many of the 3,500 French troops operating in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s ISAF are deployed in Kapisa.

18 June 2012 • 13:09 AMT
Pixar releases “Brave” trailer to celebrate Father’s Day

“Brave” revolves around courageous Merida, a Scottish princess who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

18 June 2012 • 13:08 AMT
Putin calls for “reasonable balance” to solve economic crisis

“It is important to ensure that the global financial architecture is “tied to real assets and values,” Russian President said.