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12 April 2012 • 12:27 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 391,77 April 12

The market average rate of USD on April 12 totaled AMD 391,77 increasing by 0.29 point compared to April 11.

12 April 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Stephen Fry to star in, produce ‘Doors Open” British drama

The story follows self-made millionaire, art professor and banker who conspire to swap priceless art collection with forgeries.

12 April 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Ukrainian ex-Minister to spend 5 years in jail for abuse of office

Valeriy Ivashchenko was arrested in August 2010 over his alleged involvement in the illegal privatization of a shipbuilding plant.

12 April 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Iran denies having problems with Turkey

Ramin Mehman-Parast said the two neighboring countries “share common positions on different global developments.”

12 April 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Expert: missile defense deployment in Armenia beneficial to Russia

Artsrun Hovhannisyan says Armenia’s geographic position allows for more effective operation of missile systems.

12 April 2012 • 12:00 AMT
Walking Dead” creator to adapt “Thief of Thieves” for TV series

“Thief” follows Conrad Paulson who wants to get out of the stealing biz but in the meantime vows to only steal from other thieves.

12 April 2012 • 11:52 AMT
Israeli PM to propose direct talks with Palestine leader Abbas

“If Netanyahu wants to meet the President, he must first announce that he’s stopping settlements,” Abbas’s adviser said.

12 April 2012 • 11:27 AMT
ADB forecasts GDP growth slowdown in Armenia

Armenia’s GDP growth acceleration for 2012-2013 will be restricted by weakening of economies of European states.

12 April 2012 • 11:26 AMT
Microsoft extends support period for Office 2007 by six months

Office 2007 will now exit mainstream support in October 2012, and fall off the support list for good in October 2017.

12 April 2012 • 11:26 AMT
ADB forecasts no shifts in Caucasus economic growth for 2012-2013

The inflation rate in main countries of the region will drop amid decrease in prices of foodstuffs and consumer demand.

12 April 2012 • 11:00 AMT
Belarusian Foreign Minister to visit Armenia

Sergei Martynov will arrive in Armenia on an official visit on the invitation of RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

12 April 2012 • 10:57 AMT
British PM urges Muslim world to defeat extremists

David Cameron will hail the “extraordinary journey” undertaken by Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country.

12 April 2012 • 10:53 AMT
Guns silent after UN-backed Syria ceasefire deadline

Activist: there’s no indication that Syrian army forces were withdrawing from Homs in accordance with ceasefire agreement.

12 April 2012 • 10:47 AMT
Serbian police uncover stolen Cezanne painting

Serbian media says the painting is likely “The Boy in the Red Vest” stolen from E. G. Buhrle Collection in Zurich.

12 April 2012 • 10:44 AMT
Hackathon Armenia 2012 to kick off April 27

Google Technology User Group Armenia and Armenian Social Media Association are Hackathon Armenia 2012 organizers.

12 April 2012 • 10:29 AMT
Canadian govt. asks hackers for digital cash system idea

The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its digital currency called MintChip which is still in the research and development phase.

12 April 2012 • 10:23 AMT
Azerbaijani film festival fails in Gyumri

Armenian Ministry of Culture says it was unaware of the “Azerbaijiani festival” and pledged to look into the matter.

12 April 2012 • 10:22 AMT
Renowned scholar Krikor Beledian to be honored in LA

The Friends’ annual banquet is one of the major activities the organization undertakes to promote its goals.

12 April 2012 • 10:08 AMT
Armenian Genocide sparks scandal between Turkey, Azerbaijan and Slovakia

The point is that Harabin had personally finalized the text of the relevant law and submitted it to his country’s parliament.

12 April 2012 • 10:02 AMT
Genocide Education Project’s film released for schools

The film was funded by a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities and designed to support educators in the region.

12 April 2012 • 09:43 AMT
HSBC Bank Armenia introduces new package of services

For a monthly fixed fee, HSBC Plus customers can benefit from a full package of banking products and services.

12 April 2012 • 09:39 AMT
IMF forecasts pensions time bomb in UK

The IMF said that even a slightly faster than expected increase in life expectancy could impose a huge new financial burden.

12 April 2012 • 09:38 AMT
Istanbul to host international forum on women’s rights

The event will bring together more than 2,000 exceptional women’s rights leaders and activists from around the world.

12 April 2012 • 09:36 AMT
RPA rep. says ANC will be ashamed in parliament

“Calling others names and insulting people does not mean you are smart,” Ruben Hayrapetyan said with regard to Nikol Pashinyan.

12 April 2012 • 09:35 AMT
Journal of Armenian Genocide Studies to be released

International Journal of Armenian Genocide Studies is planned to be published twice a year for the initial period of time.

12 April 2012 • 09:26 AMT
Ararat Group to invest $27mln in soft drinks production

Armenian government allowed Ararat Group LLC to extend customs regime terms up to December 30, 2016.

12 April 2012 • 09:16 AMT
Mothercare to close 111 more stores in Britain

Mothercare, the ailing mother-and-baby chain, said it would close a further 111 stores in Britain, putting around 750 jobs at risk.

12 April 2012 • 09:12 AMT
Armenian govt. assigns AMD300 mln to Yerevan Book Capital events

Armenian government passed a decision to allocate AMD 300 million to Ministry of Culture in 2012 first quarter.

12 April 2012 • 09:07 AMT
Headscarves to be allowed at elective religion classes in Turkey

The elective religion classes will be introduced in schools as part of a controversial new education reform bill.

12 April 2012 • 08:52 AMT
Russian warship to enter Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy mission in May

Udaloy class destroyer will stop at the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to replenish water and food supplies before arriving.