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15 June 2012 • 09:00 AMT
Obama to host reception to mark Gay Pride Month

Obama’s recent declaration of support for gay marriage was celebrated as a key endorsement among gay rights groups.

15 June 2012 • 08:58 AMT
RPA members, including Shushan Petrosyan, given guidance – paper

“Shushan Petrosyan, was instructed to forget about lengthy tours, which the songstress clearly didn’t like,” the daily said.

15 June 2012 • 08:40 AMT
Angry Birds Seasons updated with 30 new levels

Dubbed “Piglantis”, the new update adds new underwater physics to the now-classic “shoot birds into pigs” gameplay.

15 June 2012 • 08:35 AMT
27% to vote for Bako Sahakyan at NKR presidential election – sociologist

Aharon Adibekyan: according to poll results, 87% of NKR population is highly satisfied with current leader’s activity.

15 June 2012 • 08:32 AMT
Dink family lawyer addresses letter to CoE Committee of Ministers

“The government did not attempt anything positive since the time of the last action plan either,” Fethiye Çetin said.

15 June 2012 • 08:16 AMT
Euro 2012: Spain thrashes Ireland 4-0; Italy, Croatia tie

Croatia and Italy can still able to leapfrog the reigning World and European champs in the fight for playoffs.

15 June 2012 • 08:15 AMT
U.S. professor calls for better study of iconography in Armenia

Thomas Mathews believes that the iconography for the Dvin relief was based on a second-century wooden triptych from Egypt.

15 June 2012 • 08:05 AMT
Weinstein Company to nab Joaquin Phoenix, Marion Cotillard’s drama

Set in 1920, film follows 2 sisters who immigrate to NY; when one falls ill, things turn nightmarish for the other sister.

15 June 2012 • 08:03 AMT
Dalai Lama to speak at Yorkshire International Business Convention

The speech is expected to go ahead but Leeds City Council has removed any association with the convention.

15 June 2012 • 07:54 AMT
“The Artist” star Jean Dujardin to join Scorsese’s “Wolf of Wall Street”

The French actor would join an all-star cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, and would play a Swiss banker.

15 June 2012 • 07:53 AMT
Istanbul-based aid foundation chief suspected of financing al-Qaeda

Humanitarian Relief Foundation head recently mediated the release of two Turkish journalists kidnapped in Syria.

15 June 2012 • 07:42 AMT
Aronian, Carlsen hit summary medium rating record in Tal Memorial round 6 game

Mikhail Tal Memorial round 7 is due June 16, with June 15 announced a rest day for Moscow-hosted tournament participants.

15 June 2012 • 07:37 AMT
Polish President says fans behavior ‘tarnishing’

“Violence, brawls, hooliganism in general, spoil the atmosphere of this wonderful event,” Bronislaw Komorowski said.

15 June 2012 • 07:31 AMT
OPEC keeps production ceiling unchanged

The 12-member group agreed to leave the limit at 30 million barrels a day, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines said.

15 June 2012 • 07:10 AMT
Vertu’s CEO says it makes sense for Nokia to sell the luxury brand

“When in this sale process we presented our strategic plan, there was belief in the existing business and in the plan,” Oosting said.

15 June 2012 • 07:02 AMT
Microsoft reportedly planning to roll out its own tablet next week

While details are still emerge about RT-powered devices, reports are already suggesting that cost may be an issue.

15 June 2012 • 06:54 AMT
Dozens detained in Turkey over terrorism charges

Four of the detainees were released pending trial while four others were sent to prison following a court ruling.

15 June 2012 • 06:49 AMT
Russia, U.S. continue Syria discussions

“It was a constructive conversation. I won’t say there aren’t still gaps,” State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said.

15 June 2012 • 06:37 AMT
Moody’s cuts credit ratings of five Dutch banks

Moody’s said all the downgraded banks have large mortgage books and high reliance on raising funds from other banks.

15 June 2012 • 06:34 AMT
Japan central bank holds off fresh easing measures despite pressure

The bank has also boosted a loan program amid reconstruction efforts seen as crucial to reviving the economy.

15 June 2012 • 06:28 AMT
Oil rises to near $85 boosted by stronger euro

In London, Brent crude for August delivery was up 78 cents at $97.95 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.

14 June 2012 • 17:54 AMT
Japan to restart nuke reactors

The prime minister has to give final approval, which Japanese media reports said is likely to happen on Saturday, June 16.

14 June 2012 • 17:41 AMT
Russians say Georgia the most unfriendly country – poll

41 percent of the respondents named Georgia as the most unfriendly country to Russia; U.S. was named next with 35 percent.

14 June 2012 • 17:32 AMT
Israeli cabinet minister urges for Armenian Genocide recognition

Gilad Erdan: Israel ought to change its policy and recognize 1915 mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as Genocide.

14 June 2012 • 17:18 AMT
14 injured in Damascus suicide blast

A suicide car bomb exploded in a Damascus suburb and damaged one of Shiite Islam’s holiest shrines, Sayyida Zainab.

14 June 2012 • 17:07 AMT
At least 16 killed in Yemen’s Al-Qaeda clashes

Cashes in occurred southern province of Abyan where Al-Qaeda and the army are battling for control of the restive territory.

14 June 2012 • 16:54 AMT
Venezuela building drones with Iran, Russia help – Chavez

According to President Hugo Chavez, the aircraft only has a camera and is exclusively for defensive purposes.

14 June 2012 • 16:41 AMT
Stem cell scientist, Linux creator share Millennium Technology Prize

This is the first time the Millennium Technology Prize has been shared by 2 scientists – they will split 1.2m euros award.

14 June 2012 • 16:17 AMT
Levon Aronian, Magnus Carlsen tie Tal Memorial round 6

After Moscow-hosted tournament’s round 6, Karlsen climbed to 2nd place with 3,5 points; Aronian is 6th with 2,5 points.

14 June 2012 • 16:03 AMT
Taliban commander killed in Afghanistan

An Afghan-led security force shot dead Fayez Jan and another insurgent during an operation in Daman district.