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09 June 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Russia’s Lavrov says Syria “on the verge of civil conflict”

At least 9,000 people have been killed in clashes between the government and opposition forces in Syria.

09 June 2012 • 14:24 AMT
Blast damages key oil pipeline in northern Iraq

The oil field north of Kirkuk produces 170,000 to 190,000 barrels per day, according to official figures.

09 June 2012 • 14:15 AMT
Iran-targeting Flame super-virus creators send “suicide” code

Security firm Symantec caught the command using booby-trapped computers set up to watch Flame’s actions.

09 June 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Damon Lindelof to rewrite Brad Pitt’s “World War Z’ zombie flick

World War Z, based on the 2006 novel by Max Brooks, is intended to be a zombie picture with sociological and political overtones.

09 June 2012 • 13:42 AMT
Moody’s: Greece’s eurozone pullout may lead to France, Germany’s downgrade

“Should Greece leave the euro Moody’s would review all euro area sovereign ratings,” the rating agency said.

09 June 2012 • 13:31 AMT
Yemeni clashes with Al-Qaeda leave 11 dead

Yemeni forces launched an all-out offensive on May 12 aimed at reclaiming towns and cities lost to Al-Qaeda during the past year.

09 June 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Iran urges OPEC members to stick to oil output quotas to halt price drop

International oil prices have fallen from about $118 per barrel to under $100 per barrel in recent weeks.

09 June 2012 • 13:12 AMT
Levon Aronian, Evgeny Tomashevsky tie Tal Memorial 2nd round game

Aronian is leading the Moscow-hosted tournament with 1,5 points; the remaining games are in progress.

09 June 2012 • 13:03 AMT
Kristopher Higgins poised to join Atom Egoyan’s “Devil’s Knot” cast

The film tells the true tale of teens Jessie convicted of murdering three 8-year-olds in 1993 despite no physical evidence.

09 June 2012 • 12:51 AMT
U.S. delays decision on HIV-prevention pill

In May, a panel of experts recommended approval of the daily pill for healthy people at high risk of contracting HIV.

09 June 2012 • 12:42 AMT
Thousands rally against Greece’s far-right party ahead of elections

Demonstrators shouted “Neo-Nazis out” in rallies called by left-wing and anti-racism groups in Athens

09 June 2012 • 12:32 AMT
Clinton, Annan discuss political transition strategy in Syria

Over 9,000 have been killed in clashes between govt. and opposition forces in Syria since start of uprising against Assad regime.

09 June 2012 • 12:32 AMT
NKR defense army reports Azeri subversion attempts, reconnaissance operations

Due to adequate response shown by NKR defense army, Azeri attempts were thwarted, with the rival thrown back to initial positions.

09 June 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Syria rebels say will release Lebanese hostages in “new civil state”

The Lebanese hostages were on a bus that was stopped by gunmen as it crossed into northern Syria from Turkey.

09 June 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law’s “360” thriller trailer released

The film starts with a businessman facing his temptation to cheat on his wife and inadvertantly sets in motion a series of events.

09 June 2012 • 11:28 AMT
Azeris direct sporadic fire at Armenian border

Armenian Defense Ministry representative did not confirm a report on the shelling of the city of Ijevan in Tavush province.

09 June 2012 • 10:53 AMT
UN nuke watchdog, Iran fail at Parchin probe talks

IAEA said no progress had been made in the meeting aimed at sealing a deal on resuming the nuke watchdog’s long-stalled investigation.

09 June 2012 • 10:32 AMT
7 UN peacekeepers killed in Ivory Coast ambush

Hundreds of villagers were fleeing the area near the Liberian border and UN officials said others may have been killed or injured.

09 June 2012 • 10:12 AMT
China to carry out manned space launch middle of June

The rocket will carry three astronauts – possibly including a woman – to the Taingong 1 space station module.

09 June 2012 • 10:03 AMT
Russia’s Gazprom to finance Bulgarian segment of South Stream pipeline

“Gazprom may pay for [Russian] part as well as for Bulgarian part and then cover its losses by transit payments,” a source said.

09 June 2012 • 09:55 AMT
Germany’s Merkel says EU ready to ensure eurozone stability as Spain downgraded

Spain’s credit rating was cut by three notches amid expectations it may soon seek EU help for banks beset by bad debts.

09 June 2012 • 09:49 AMT
Egypt’s ex-leader Mubarak asks to be buried next to grandson

Mubarak was reportedly very close to his grandson, and his death caused the former president a severe mental crisis.

09 June 2012 • 09:36 AMT
17 killed in Syria’s Daraa as anger grows over Hama massacre

Nine women and three children were among the dead in the pre-dawn bombardment of a residential neighourhood of Daraa.

09 June 2012 • 09:16 AMT
Four NATO service members killed in attack in Afghanistan

The majority of NATO troops in Kapisa province are French, but there are also other nations with forces there.

09 June 2012 • 09:16 AMT
Paper says RPA’s head office in poor condition after recent fire

RPA’s new office, currently under construction, is planned to be built by 2013 presidential race, Hraparak reports.

09 June 2012 • 08:44 AMT
IMF head: fixing European banks critical to boosting global economy

Lagarde said it is urgent that European leaders take direct stakes in banks and complement monetary union.

09 June 2012 • 08:39 AMT
Defense Ministry conscripts citizens exempted from military service – paper

Ministry summons all those having once undergone medical examination for re-examination, Zhoghovurd daily says.

09 June 2012 • 08:02 AMT
Levon Aronian beats Hikaru Nakamura in Tal Memorial round 1

Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian will face off against Evgeny Tomashevsky in the second round of Tal Memorial.

09 June 2012 • 07:42 AMT
Free Democrats say ANC leader won’t run for president – paper

Free Democrats member Alexander Arzumanyan said his party will back Heritage leader, if he resolves to run for president.

09 June 2012 • 06:58 AMT
Paper: PM Sargsyan avoids meeting ANC representatives

These days, Prime Minister tries to get assured that the new government program to be submitted to the parliament will be approved.