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10 April 2012 • 09:51 AMT
ECHR backs terror extraditions from UK to U.S.

The European Court said there would be no breach of human rights if the men were to be held at ADX Florence.

10 April 2012 • 09:50 AMT
ANC candidate promises “eventful post-election day” if votes falsified

Within 5 days of the elections, Yerevan will host the session of the Liberal Party of Europe, where ANM is affiliated.

10 April 2012 • 09:42 AMT
ANC to hold 2 more rallies as part of parliamentary race

The 1st rally was set for April 20; the date for the 2nd one is yet to be coordinated with Yerevan city administration.

10 April 2012 • 09:22 AMT
My Armenia festival to kick off in June

Armenia allotted AMD 84 million from state budget to provide for transportation and accommodation of Diaspora participants.

10 April 2012 • 09:18 AMT
His Holiness Aram I delivers Easter message

The Catholicos blessed the faithful, and prayed that they carry the message of resurrection into their everyday lives.

10 April 2012 • 09:04 AMT
Russia says Syria should be more decisive to implement peace plan

“We think they could be taking more action and be more decisive in the way they carry out the plan,” Sergei Lavrov said.

10 April 2012 • 08:59 AMT
Disabled to gain access to Armenia’s polling stations in 40 years, NGO rep. says

65 out of 75 registered political parties never mention the word “disabled” in their programs, Paros NGO head Suren Ohanyan said.

10 April 2012 • 08:56 AMT
CA Assemblyman’s resolution calls on Turkey to respect religious freedom

“Religious tolerance and freedoms are fundamental pillars of modern society,” Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian said.

10 April 2012 • 08:55 AMT
Yerevan hosts sports conference ahead of London Olympics

Armenia’s National Olympic Committee organized conference for coaches, sport doctors and psychologists of its national teams.

10 April 2012 • 08:45 AMT
New Android malware discovered

Some of the commands are not perfectly supported. The command to kill other processes may only work on early Android versions.

10 April 2012 • 08:37 AMT
Iran set to block Internet, establish national network

“All Internet Service Providers (ISP) should only present National Internet by August,” Taghipour said in the statement.

10 April 2012 • 08:16 AMT
Energy Ministry says Iranian petrol not imported yet

“Petrol imports were discussed in bilateral cooperation framework, however no practical steps have yet been taken,” the source said.

10 April 2012 • 08:16 AMT
Rossetti muse unknown portrait surfaces for sale

The year 1869 is generally thought to be when Rossetti reconciled his grief for Siddall with his love for Jane Morris.

10 April 2012 • 08:13 AMT
Syria says ready for deployment of international observer mission

“We have already withdrawn forces and army units from several Syrian provinces,” Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said.

10 April 2012 • 07:59 AMT
Christian clerics in Turkey fear growing threats

Three unidentified individuals attacked and beat Serkek on the night of April 7, immediately after an Easter service.

10 April 2012 • 07:58 AMT
85% of Armenia’s polling stations unavailable for disabled voters

Only 82 polling stations are equipped to accommodate Armenia’s 164 368 disabled voters, Paros NGO head Suren Ohanyan said.

10 April 2012 • 07:43 AMT
N. Korea set to complete its latest rocket assembly

“We are expecting to complete assembly by today,” said Ryu Kum-Chol, deputy director of the space development department.

10 April 2012 • 07:37 AMT
Sony reports record net loss of $6.4 billion

The consumer electronics company, said, however, it plans to return to an operating profit this financial year.

10 April 2012 • 07:24 AMT
Kuwaiti writer to spend 7 years in prison for anti-Shiite tweets

Kuwait is one of the leading countries in the Middle East for Twitter use, preceded by Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

10 April 2012 • 07:19 AMT
Most Russians support Armenian who killed 3 to protect his family

Tula governor Vladimir Gruzdev voiced support for the businessman saying he is a real man and pledging to protect him.

10 April 2012 • 07:09 AMT
U.S. Armenian schools to hold Genocide commemoration event

Each school will contribute a portion to the assembly, ranging from instrumental musical compositions, poetry readings, etc.

10 April 2012 • 06:54 AMT
Khanty-Mansiysk to host Rapid Chess Championship 2013

Khanty-Mansiysk will host World Chess Women Championship in November 2012 with over 60 international players.

10 April 2012 • 06:54 AMT
Tornado kills 6 in central Turkish province

Elazığ Governor Muammer Erol said there were 12 people inside the housing units when the tornado struck.

10 April 2012 • 06:36 AMT
British PM eyes defense cooperation with Japan

The new vehicle, called “Invitation”, will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in northeast England from mid-2013.

10 April 2012 • 06:31 AMT
Varuzhan Akobian finishes 2nd at Philadelphia Open chess tournament

Armenian GM Varuzhan Akobian scored 6,5 points out of 9, being only 0,5 point behind tournament leader Magesh Panchanathan.

10 April 2012 • 06:27 AMT
Sergei Movsesian participates in Russian Team Chess Championship

Desnogorsk’s Atom Team is almost entirely composed of Armenian chess players, 5 of its 6 main members being Armenians.

10 April 2012 • 06:20 AMT
Suicide bomber blows up vehicle in Afghanistan, 20 killed or wounded

Spokesman for the police commander of the western region said more than 20 people have been killed or wounded.

10 April 2012 • 06:03 AMT
Russian Duma to house “anti-revolutionary” council

Functions of the new body aimed to counteract “colored revolutions” in CIS states will be discussed on April 12.

10 April 2012 • 06:01 AMT
Paper: tycoon Samvel Alexanyan’s wife urged him to avoid journalists

Alexanyan was surprised to hear that his wife advised him not to contact reporters during his election campaign.

10 April 2012 • 05:54 AMT
Paper: opposition figure slams anti-forgery document signing

Republic party leader Aram Sargsyan criticized ANC’s signing of document on inter-party headquarters against election forgery.