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16 April 2012 • 13:02 AMT
5.6 magnitude quake strikes off Greek coast

The quake was centered about 36 miles west-southwest of Kalamata, Greece, and occurred at a depth of 24 miles.

16 April 2012 • 12:59 AMT
Moscow says Georgia’s non-fulfillment may break Open Skies Treaty

Alexander Lukashevich: Georgian decision means that Georgia would not allow Russian observation flights over its territory.

16 April 2012 • 12:56 AMT
Heritage, Free Democrats to seek end of coalition’s power

Vice-chairman of Heritage Ruben Hakobyan claimed the authorities collect people’s passports in Gavar community.

16 April 2012 • 12:46 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 392,55 April 16

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 392,55 on April 16, increasing by 0.36 point compared to April 14.

16 April 2012 • 12:45 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: April 16-22 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price totals 19226.35 (+139.97), release price: 20898.21 (+152.14); silver: purchase price: 368.37 (-3.71).

16 April 2012 • 12:44 AMT
ANC member advises RPA candidate to face him at debates

Nikol Pashinyan paper reiterated challenge to his rival in N 7 electoral district Samvel Alexanyan for political debates.

16 April 2012 • 12:41 AMT
Iran launches $1-bn project to bring water to desert

The initial phase will see a desalination plant and pipes built over the next 2 years to supply water to the desert city of Semnan.

16 April 2012 • 12:34 AMT
Libya expected to export 1.29 mln bpd of crude in May

The restart date of Libya’s largest refinery, Ras Lanuf, is still uncertain, awaiting higher production by NOC subsidiary.

16 April 2012 • 12:28 AMT
Armenian chess players successful in Dubai Open first round

Vladimir Akopian scored a win over Ali Elmejbri (Lebanon), Tigran L. Petrosian beat Mihail Chommyyev (Turkmenistan).

16 April 2012 • 12:23 AMT
Opposition candidate says he’ll wait for RPA rep. at TV debate

Nikol Pashinyan said he will be waiting for Ruben Hayrapetyan at a live TV debate on ArmNews channel, April 16.

16 April 2012 • 12:21 AMT
“The Amazing Spider-Man” international trailer released

Marc Webb’s upcoming 3D reboot, starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, chronicles Peter Parker’s life as a teen.

16 April 2012 • 12:19 AMT
U.S. expects progress at UN over N. Korea rocket launch

Washington and Tokyo, who believe the launch was a disguised missile test, asked Beijing to support UN action against N. Korea.

16 April 2012 • 12:13 AMT
Yerevan’s Swan Lake to house swans soon

Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan instructed to bring swans from Yerevan Zoo to the Swan Lake in Yerevan downtown.

16 April 2012 • 12:07 AMT
We don’t want “Azerbaijani films” in Armenia

We united and prevented organization of “Azerbaijani film festival” in Armenian cities of Gyumri and Vanadzor.

16 April 2012 • 11:58 AMT
Suspected serial killers arrested in France

Police have ruled out a connection with last month’s killings around Toulouse, but no motive for the latest shootings has been determined.

16 April 2012 • 11:54 AMT
ANC member compares Malatia-Sebastia community with Auschwitz

Nikol Pashinyan accused RPA-backed Samvel Aleksanyan of creation of obstacles during his election campaign.

16 April 2012 • 11:50 AMT
40 Russian bombers to hold drills at Japanese border

The long-range aviation exercise includes aerial bombing and launches of airborne cruise missiles at the Litovka test range.

16 April 2012 • 11:41 AMT
Jared Harris to star in “The Quiet Ones” supernatural thriller

In the film, the methods of a controversial professor lead his students off the grid for a dangerous experiment to create a poltergeist.

16 April 2012 • 11:38 AMT
ANC member: RPA will face defeat in case of fair elections

Nikol Pashinyan says Armenian authorities have no intention to hold fair elections that meet European standards.

16 April 2012 • 11:33 AMT
UN peace monitors due to start Syria mission

The mission is to oversee a shaky ceasefire undermined by persistent violence and the shelling of the opposition stronghold of Homs.

16 April 2012 • 11:30 AMT
European Armenians urge Obama to recognize Armenian Genocide

Head of the Forum of Armenian Associations of Europe (FAAE) Ashot Grigorian issued a letter to the U.S. President.

16 April 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Mass-murderer Breivik claims self-defense in court

On the first day of his long-awaited trial, Norway’s Anders Behring Breivik defiantly rejected the authority of the court.

16 April 2012 • 11:19 AMT
Russian President bestows Order of Honor on Armenian Prosecutor General

Aghvan Hovsepyan was awarded for contribution to development of Armenian-Russian cooperation for the rule of law.

16 April 2012 • 11:11 AMT
New voter awareness website launched

IFES launched www.armelections.info aiming to raise awareness and motivation among voters ahead of upcoming elections.

16 April 2012 • 11:05 AMT
Former judge in Dink murder case to be tried for bribery

It was later revealed that Canak agreed to accept a bribe from the drug baron’s men to acquit the drug trafficker of the charges.

16 April 2012 • 10:49 AMT
Police publishes total list of Armenian voters

According to the list published by the police, Armenian voting register comprises a total of 2.482.593 people.

16 April 2012 • 10:45 AMT
Niagara Falls to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event

“Oakwood provides historical significance to the families and members of the Armenian community,” Norma Higgs says.

16 April 2012 • 10:16 AMT
Russian regional official charged with embezzling $1mln

“The law enforcement system is affected by corruption no less than the state officials are,” Dmitry Medvedev said.

16 April 2012 • 10:09 AMT
Armenian boxers to perform at Trabzon tournament April 16

Puluzyan will face Xhulio Vrenozi (Albania) in the first clash, while Matevosyan will rival Muhnd Bakry (Isarel).

16 April 2012 • 10:05 AMT
Illegal tree cutting revealed in April

Armenia’s environmental watchdog issued 11 decisions on April 10-14 resulting in a total of AMD 780000 administrative fine.