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12 June 2012 • 12:52 AMT
VivaCell-MTS launches communication infrastructure project for Armenia’s universities

VivaCell-MTS has provided Ijevan University with the equipment necessary for organizing educational process.

12 June 2012 • 12:42 AMT
Japanese astronomers discover “oldest galaxy”

The galaxy was formed 12.91 billion light-years ago and the team’s research will be published in the Astrophysical Journal.

12 June 2012 • 12:39 AMT
ANC won’t be traditional parliamentary opposition – bloc member

Coordinator of the Armenian National Congress opposition bloc commented on the upcoming rally due June 26.

12 June 2012 • 12:23 AMT
Over 80 killed in quake-triggered landslide, Afghan authorities say

The first quake in N. Afghanistan had a magnitude of 5.4 and a 2nd of about the same strength hit same area minutes later.

12 June 2012 • 12:08 AMT
Artsakh war hero says both Armenia and NKR ready for war

Pavel Manukyan: Azerbaijan will launch an offensive on Artsakh’s southern provinces, if it resolves to renew Karabakh war.

12 June 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Clarinet player Narek Arutyunian performs with Boston Pops Orchestra

The finale was a jazzy “Concerto for Clarinet” written by the inimitable Artie Shaw, which had the crowd swaying in their seats.

12 June 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Penelope Cruz to re-team with Pedro Almodovar for “Los Amantes Pasajeros”

Penelope Cruz and Pedro Almodovar’s films together include Broken Embraces, Volver, All About My Mother and Live Flesh.

12 June 2012 • 11:50 AMT
Sony lets Facebook fans decide on next Xperia phone launch date

Each click brings the announcement 20 seconds closer, and at the time of writing the launch is five days and 19 hours away.

12 June 2012 • 11:45 AMT
11 killed, 34 injured in bus crash in Turkey

Paramedics arrived on the scene and provide first aid for those injured before moving them to the hospital.

12 June 2012 • 11:44 AMT
Turkey starts oil purchase talks with Saudi – Energy Minister

The move came after U.S. said it would exempt Turkey from financial sanctions because it cut purchases of Iranian oil.

12 June 2012 • 11:41 AMT
Armenian, Turkish films discussed in Yerevan

The event brought together representatives from different European, Turkish and Armenian cultural organizations.

12 June 2012 • 11:40 AMT
Davutoglu’s statement on Azeri attacks at NKR border racist – FM

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian deemed Armenia’s decision to ban Turkey from OSCE Minsk Group format correct.

12 June 2012 • 11:30 AMT
Iran testing underground gas storage facility

Javad Oji had earlier announced that the country’s underground gas storage facility named Serajeh is ready for launch.

12 June 2012 • 11:30 AMT
Oscar-winning helmer Roger Corman to head Tokyo Film Fest jury

Corman served as president of the jury for the Young Cinema Competition at the 7th TIFF, held in Kyoto back in 1994.

12 June 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Hague: UK not seeking foreign military intervention in Syria

“I don’t think we should be thinking in terms of the Libyan situation last year,” UK Foreign Secretary said.

12 June 2012 • 11:16 AMT
At least 10 killed as Syrian forces shell protesters

Bloodshed has soared in recent weeks with an increase in attacks as both sides ignore an internationally brokered ceasefire.

12 June 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Iran says OPEC summit will focus on production quotas

Mohammad Ali Khatibi predicted that some OPEC members will insist on maintaining the current daily production quotas.

12 June 2012 • 10:59 AMT
Paramount Pictures nabs rights to bestselling authors’ “Diviners”

Set in 1920s, book follows a group of New Yorkers with mysterious powers which help them uncover a series of occult murders.

12 June 2012 • 10:55 AMT
Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish female MP to 14 years in jail

In a similar development, a Diyarbakır court sentenced Leyla Zana10 years in prison on charges of being a PKK member.

12 June 2012 • 10:46 AMT
Poland strengthens security ahead of Euro 2012 Russia match

“We will be keeping a constant eye on any possible threats,” Poland’s interior minister Jacek Cichocki warned.

12 June 2012 • 10:40 AMT
China may impound European aircraft in carbon dispute

EU Climate Commissioner has said carriers have until mid-June to submit their data before enforcement action is taken.

12 June 2012 • 10:30 AMT
OSCE CiO calls for concessions in Karabakh process

Eamon Gilmore noted exclusion of the use of force or threats as a key factor for peaceful resolution of the conflict.

12 June 2012 • 10:07 AMT
General Electric to invest $900m in Turkey within 3 years

“This is the first time that GE has announced a net figure for their investments,” Turkish Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan said.

12 June 2012 • 10:02 AMT
FM says Armenia committed to agreements reached, unlike Azerbaijan

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office stressed the need for the conflicting parties to remove snipers from the line of contact.

12 June 2012 • 09:50 AMT
Church of England formally objects to gay marriages permit

PM Cameron is backing a proposal to permit civil marriages for gay couples, despite the strong opposition of some lawmakers.

12 June 2012 • 09:45 AMT
Iran announces plans to build nuclear submarines

Rear Admiral Abbas Zamini said using nuclear power to fuel submarines is among the civilian uses of the nuclear technology.

12 June 2012 • 09:43 AMT
OSCE CiO lays blame for contact line attacks on no side

Eamon Gilmore stressed the need to take serious measures in the face of escalation of tensions at the line of contact.

12 June 2012 • 09:28 AMT
U.S. exempts 7 countries from Iran sanctions

“Today’s announcement underscores the success of our sanctions implementation,” Hillary Clinton said in a statement.

12 June 2012 • 09:18 AMT
Pair of lungs found on Los Angeles-area sidewalk

Pauline Panis said it was the first time she was aware of a pair of lungs being recovered from the streets of Los Angeles.

12 June 2012 • 09:11 AMT
Armenia hosts events on protection of ethnic minorities

The seminar pursues the goal to detect minorities’ problems through discussions and offer possible solutions to them.