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15 May 2012 • 06:15 AMT
Best Buy ex-CEO had “extremely close personal relationship with employee”

In March, there have been allegations of a rather inappropriate affair between Dunn and a female employee of the company.

15 May 2012 • 06:07 AMT
Russia launches new space mission to ISS

The capsule separated from the third and last stage of the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle, a spokesman for Russian space agency said.

15 May 2012 • 06:01 AMT
Lady Gaga concert in Indonesia may be canceled

Some Islamic groups have protested the diva’s provocative clothing and said her sexy show will corrupt Indonesian youths.

14 May 2012 • 18:34 AMT
Apple reportedly prepares photo-sharing upgrade for iCloud

Apple has not refreshed iCloud since it launched last October, and the service is currently home to more than 125 million users.

14 May 2012 • 18:10 AMT
Over ten detained in Baku protest action

Human Rights Watch has estimated that around 70 people are currently in jail in Azerbaijan for political reasons.

14 May 2012 • 18:02 AMT
London to host Armenian exhibition

Reproductions of displayed artwork will also be available in formats of Posters, Acrylic Prints and Printed Canvas.

14 May 2012 • 17:38 AMT
Islam threatens Russia with loss of identity

The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), according to Russian media publications, is rapidly losing its place in society, making way for Islam. Of course, there may be an element of exaggeration and distortion in press reports, but it’s an obvious fact that at a time when Europe is hastily trying to distance itself from multiculturalism, the latter is actively penetrating into the social environment in Russia.

14 May 2012 • 17:37 AMT
Over 330 calls reported on polling day in Armenia

Within the framework of “Ready for election” program hotlines received 48 calls during the polling day, on May 6.

14 May 2012 • 17:11 AMT
Orinats Yerkir names parliamentary group members

Orinats Yerkir party discussed the parliamentary group composition in the newly formed National Assembly of Armenia.

14 May 2012 • 16:36 AMT
Russia will continue Karabakh settlement efforts – OSCE MG co-chair

Russian co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group said that his country adheres to peaceful resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

14 May 2012 • 16:35 AMT
Great English portrait painter Thomas Gainsborough’s birthday

In his last years, Gainsborough painted relatively simple landscapes and is credited as originator of 18th century British landscape school.

14 May 2012 • 16:26 AMT
Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee celebration picks up steam

Some of Britain’s own best talent was joined on the grounds of Windsor Castle by acts from across the commonwealth.

14 May 2012 • 16:13 AMT
OSCE MG: French policy on Karabakh will remain unchanged

Jacques Faure further said that president-elect Francois Hollande will form a new government after his inauguration.

14 May 2012 • 16:05 AMT
Japan assembly agrees to restart nuke reactors amid worries

Businesses and consumers in Kansai region could be asked to cut electricity use by 20% this summer compared to 2010 levels.

14 May 2012 • 15:55 AMT
Diaspora Ministry organizes “Glimpses of Artsakh” photo contest

Participants must present media-published photos portraying historical values and current reforms in Artsakh.

14 May 2012 • 15:54 AMT
Picasso, Magritte, Dalí, Ernst iconic works to be auctioned at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s announced a highly selective auction of Impressionist & Modern Art to take place in Paris on 30 May 2012.

14 May 2012 • 15:42 AMT
Armenia may broadcast Eurovision 2012

On January 17, Eurovision’s official website published the participant list of 43 countries including Armenia.

14 May 2012 • 15:37 AMT
The Pirate Bay founder to take case to Europe’s top court

Founders of file-sharing site were ordered to pay a total of $6.6 mln in damages for copyright infringement to music and movie industry.

14 May 2012 • 15:21 AMT
Mobster’s body exhumed as part of Vatican kidnap probe

The move is a part of a probe into mystery disappearance of the teenage daughter of a Vatican worker almost 30 years ago.

14 May 2012 • 15:12 AMT
Bobby Paunescu to direct Chinese co-production “The Girl Who Knew Too Much”

The thriller is about the Chinese owner of a world-renowned fashion brand who falls in love with an international supermodel.

14 May 2012 • 15:10 AMT
Lebanese Armenians raise $57 000 for Artsakh reforms

For several days Armenian centers of Lebanon hosted celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi.

14 May 2012 • 15:01 AMT
IAEA nuke watchdog officials leave Iranian mission in Vienna

The team led by deputy director general of International Atomic Energy Agency declined any comment to media waiting outside.

14 May 2012 • 14:48 AMT
Libya national assembly elections candidate killed

The election will be a novelty for Libyans as it will be the 1st since the fall in a popular uprising last year of Muammar Gaddafi.

14 May 2012 • 14:47 AMT
Young Armenian, Turkish filmmakers participate in Istanbul workshop

The participating film projects, five per country, were handpicked by the ATCP pre-selection committee from among 35 applications.

14 May 2012 • 14:36 AMT
Cannes Un Certain Regard jury named

British actor-director Tim Roth will be joined by French actress Leïla Bekhti, French director Tonie Marshall among others.

14 May 2012 • 14:33 AMT
National Mortgage Company to place new bonds

National Mortgage Company Universal Credit Organization emitted AMD 10 thous. bonds of AMD 100 thous. value.

14 May 2012 • 14:32 AMT
Diaspora Minister meets Armenian veterans of French Resistance

Hranush Hakobyan thanked veterans for their heroism, highlighting their role in boosting Armenian-French ties.

14 May 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Book about Karabakh already available in Arabic

A book titled “Karabakh Diary: Green and Black” was published in Arabic in Beirut. The first edition came out in 2008.

14 May 2012 • 14:30 AMT
Ferraris take top 3 lots in $41.8 million auction

The 1957 V-12 had been purchased new in 1957 by the West Coast-based Ferrari dealer and racer John van Neumann.

14 May 2012 • 14:21 AMT
“The Secret History of Joan of Arc” book to be adapted into a movie

In the book, Queen Yolande of Sicily orchestrates Joan of Arc’s rise from her peasant beginnings to becoming France’s legendary martyr.