“Washington is fortunate to get regular visits from Armenian cello phenom Narek Hakhnazaryan,” Robert Battey says.

Meanwhile, in January-April 2012 inflation rate increased by 3% as compared with the same period in 2011.

4,3% and 5,5% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations in April 2012 against 2011 results.

On May 21, 3.07 am local time, a 3.2 magnitude quake again hit Shirak province, epicenter being 20 km north-east to Gyumri city.

Dubai Police said that social media websites were not routinely monitored but only scrutinized when there was a complaint.

Dozens of the distinctive gold torches have already been posted online, with bids currently reaching more than £100,000.

Panarmenian Bank aims to attract long-term funds from international financial institutions and private sources.

Shamseddin Hosseini said that Iran has established investment service centers in 31 provinces to attract foreign investment.

As of March 21, 2012, assets of Areximbank-Gazprombank Group totaled AMD 107,477,138 thous., growing by 33.1% growth.

Prosecutors in Lille said the probe centered on an incident “that could be described as gang rape” that took place in Washington.

Witnesses said remains of the victims were scattered across the square, where large military parades are often held.

Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan met with representatives of the Armenian American community.

World leaders have warned Iran that misusing its nuclear energy program to develop a nuclear weapon is unacceptable.

Yerevan will host a plenary sitting of Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.

Volunteers flooded the Horizon Armenian Television studios for the entire day to help ensure the success of the telethon.

The bank responded to complaints on its official Twitter feed by saying it was “really sorry” about the problems.

The 43-year-old Gelfand now leads the series 4-3 under a scoring system that awards the winner one point and the loser none.

The draft law proposes banning cigarette advertising, which will require the law on advertising to be amended.

The attackers continued to throw explosives at the passengers, even when they were out of the vehicle.

Last week, clashes sparked by the Syrian crisis killed at least eight people and wounded dozens in the northern city of Tripoli.

Starting from April 6, 2011 Russia and the United States may hold inspections under the new agreement.

Diagnosed with colon and liver cancer, Gibb had been in a coma as he battled pneumonia earlier this spring, Doug Wright said.

In the cloudless skies over densely populated southern California, the eclipse peaked at 86 percent of the solar diameter.

They are to meet Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, as well as the Foreign Minister and other Iranian officials.

However, Anonymous was forced to deny responsibility for a separate attack on an Indian military website.

May could become the first month during which the Google-owned browser has been the most popular option.

The Russian-made aircraft slammed into Mt. Salak in Bogor, West Java, on May 9 while operating an exhibition flight.

The two companies have been in ongoing discussions about Alibaba buying back its stake from Yahoo for years now.

Activists are protesting NATO’s policies, holding signs such as “War (equals) Debt,” and “NATO, Go Home.”

International institutions, in particular, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are optimistic about economic growth worldwide, given the efforts of European states to tackle the debt crisis and increased rates of economic growth in U.S. Commenting on report on “Perspectives of global economy development”, IMF Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Department Olivier Blanchard said that the international economy has faced ups and downs over the past six months and now sees comparative stability.