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11 May 2012 • 06:43 AMT
Aram I hails Christian education efforts by Tehran diocese

According to His Holiness, the church must become advocate of human rights as integral part of its Christian vocation.

10 May 2012 • 17:42 AMT
The Solution acquires rights to Elijah Wood’s “Grand Piano” thriller

Story sets Wood as a piano virtuoso forced into early retirement because of crippling stage fright.

10 May 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Japan’s Suzuki Motor posts 19.3% net profit rise

Suzuki’s cost-cutting efforts absorbed a decline in sales largely due to strong yen and slump in India.

10 May 2012 • 17:25 AMT
Iraqi PM slams Turkey’s “lack of respect” over refusal to extradite VP

Turkey said earlier it won’t extradite fugitive Iraqi VP Tareq al-Hashemi, who is accused of running death squads.

10 May 2012 • 17:18 AMT
Sundance Selects picks Jack Kerouac novel-based “On the Road” film

Based on a novel by acclaimed Beat Generation’s poet, “On the Road” follows the journey of an aspiring New York writer Sal Paradise.

10 May 2012 • 17:11 AMT
FM accuses Baku of violating Bandung principles, promoting hatred

“Baku’s statements run counter to the spirit of OSCE MG-mediated talks on Karabakh settlement,” Edward Nalbandian said.

10 May 2012 • 16:50 AMT
Van Gogh Museum unveils the master’s willow watercolor

The painting, bought at auction in London earlier this year $1.9 mln, filled a gap in the museum’s collection of Van Gogh works.

10 May 2012 • 16:43 AMT
First-ever televised presidential debate to be broadcast in Egypt

Secular candidate Amre Moussa will debate Abdelmoneim Abolfotoh, a moderate candidate who was once a member of Muslim Brotherhood.

10 May 2012 • 16:39 AMT
Salesmen banned from Saudi cosmetic shops

The latest decision follows a govt. ruling implemented in January this year that prevents men from working at lingerie shops.

10 May 2012 • 16:15 AMT
Russian security forces say foiled Sochi Olympics terrorist plot

“Russia’s FSB revealed that the militants planned to transfer the arms to Sochi in 2012-2014,” Anti-Terrorism Committee said.

10 May 2012 • 16:00 AMT
Armavia airway company continues with Sukhoi jet operation

Dozens aboard a Russian Sukhoi passenger jet flying on a trip in Indonesia were killed when the plane slammed into a mountain.

10 May 2012 • 15:43 AMT
Sean Bean to star as detective in “Devil’s Peak” popular trilogy adaptation

Bean landed the lead as Eddard Stark in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” after a memorable turn as Boromir in “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

10 May 2012 • 15:31 AMT
5 al-Qaeda militants killed in Yemeni airstrike

There was no immediate word from Washington on whether it was behind the latest pre-dawn strike.

10 May 2012 • 15:14 AMT
Russia’s stance on Syria unchanged despite pressure – Lavrov

“Despite some countries’ efforts, UN Security Council won’t give a green light for military intervention in Syria,” the FM said.

10 May 2012 • 15:06 AMT
Mila Kunis, Charlize Theron among 2012 MTV Movie Awards presenters

Joining them in handing out awards are Kristen Stewart, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Hemsworth, Michael Fassbender and others.

10 May 2012 • 14:57 AMT
U.S. House panel OKs $642 bn defense bill

In addition to other steps, the panel restored three of the 4 Navy cruises slated for early retirement in next year’s budget.

10 May 2012 • 14:47 AMT
Pasok movement in final attempt to form Greek govt.

Greece seems to be moving towards new elections after voters rejected international bailout, plunging country into crisis.

10 May 2012 • 14:38 AMT
London organizing committee pledges to protect Olympic torch

Actors in ancient Greek costume invoked god Apollo using a mirror to harness the sun’s rays and kindle a flame on the torch.

10 May 2012 • 14:33 AMT
Roman Polanski to direct political scandal-based thriller “D”

“D” is based on the Dreyfus affair, one of the most sensational political scandals and miscarriages of justice in history.

10 May 2012 • 14:29 AMT
U.S. tests new ballistic missile defense interceptor

The interceptor is an essential element of an anti-missile system the United States is building in and around Europe.

10 May 2012 • 14:22 AMT
Olympic flame put out during journey to London

The London torch was then successfully lit and the first leg of the relay was run through the ancient Olympic stadium.

10 May 2012 • 13:59 AMT
Vanes Martirosyan turns down Erislandy Lara fight

Golden Boy Promotions Vice President said Vanes Martirosyan turned down a “very good offer” to face Erislandy Lara.

10 May 2012 • 13:57 AMT
Expert: Baku will use UNSC platform for anti-Armenian rhetoric

Armenian Foreign Ministry released a statement with regard to Azerbaijani President’s speech at UN Security Council.

10 May 2012 • 13:57 AMT
Olympus reports $620 mln annual loss after cover-up scandal

The scandal sparked lawsuits and the arrest of former executives accused of hiding about $1.7 billion in losses.

10 May 2012 • 13:47 AMT
India Eisley to portray young Angelina Jolie in “Maleficent”

She will be joined by Elle Fanning as princess Aurora, Sharlto Copley as Stefan, Kenneth Cranham as the King.

10 May 2012 • 13:35 AMT
Andy Warhol’s “Double Elvis” sold for $37 mln at Sotheby’s

The record for a Warhol is $71.7 million for his “Green Car Crash – Green Burning Car I,” sold at Christie’s in 2007.

10 May 2012 • 13:24 AMT
Coty boosts Avon bid, sets deadline

Coty, maker of Stetson aftershave and Beyoncé fragrances, raised its offer to $24.75 per share, or $10.65 billion.

10 May 2012 • 13:15 AMT
Fitch: Superjet crash unlikely to affect SCAC’s ratings

The success of the SSJ 100 regional jet is important as it is the first of many new commercial aircraft to be launched.

10 May 2012 • 13:13 AMT
Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn get dangerous in “Gangster Squad” trailer

The film chronicles LAPD’s fight to keep East Coast Mafia types out of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 50s.

10 May 2012 • 13:07 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 393,07 May 10

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 393,07 on May 10, increasing by 0.60 point compared to May 8.