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31 March 2012 • 09:32 AMT
Old Armenian woman trying to smuggle jewelry in underwear arrested in Cyprus

A Larnaca airport security guard who was patting down the old lady discovered a number of items of jewelry.

31 March 2012 • 09:24 AMT
Michalczewski: Wilczewski will present problems for Abraham

Wilczewski says he doesn’t think Abraham can become a world champion as he is inferior physically to other boxers.

31 March 2012 • 09:16 AMT
Renowned soprano Hasmik Papian to perform in Beirut

Papian will be accompanied by the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, led by celebrated conductor Harout Fazlian.

31 March 2012 • 09:15 AMT
Expert: Iran to respond toughly to Azerbaijan’s anti-Islamic policy

Sargis Asatryan said Azerbaijan increasingly incites Iran against it, and Armenia should avail itself of situation.

31 March 2012 • 09:09 AMT
Over 300 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported March 25-31

Azerbaijan fired over 1200 shots from various caliber weapons towards Armenian positions during last week.

31 March 2012 • 09:07 AMT
Turkish court repeals ruling on pro-Kurdish paper closure

Last week, the Istanbul 14th Criminal Court ordered Özgür Gündem suspend publishing the paper for a month.

31 March 2012 • 08:49 AMT
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov diagnosed with acute leukemia

“Really sad news to hear about our captain Stan Petrov. Hopefully he’ll be back fighting fit soon,” striker Darren Bent said.

31 March 2012 • 08:42 AMT
Armenian community activist Greg Krikorian enters Glendale assembly race

Krikorian is a second-generation Armenian-American, whose grandparents escaped the Armenian Genocide in 1915.

31 March 2012 • 08:26 AMT
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister to visit Armenia

Borisov’s visit to the South Caucasus follows the invitation of the Prime Ministers of Georgia and Armenia.

31 March 2012 • 08:15 AMT
FIFA reports $36 million profit in 2011

FIFA reported a profit of $36 million from its billion-dollar income in 2011 and increased its reserves to $1.293 billion.

31 March 2012 • 08:07 AMT
ANC-WR launches region-wide voter registration drive

“This election year is going to be very important for the Armenian-American community,” ANC-WR Chairwoman said.

31 March 2012 • 07:58 AMT
Van Gogh’s sunflowers were genetic mutants, scientists say

Double flowered versions favored by the artist more than 100 years ago have a smaller proportion of internal disc florets.

31 March 2012 • 07:32 AMT
U.S. Secret Service investigating major card processors breach

A spokesman for the Secret Service said the agency is leading investigations into the case but declined to give any details.

31 March 2012 • 07:21 AMT
Luxury cruise ship adrift in Philippine waters

The crew later restored power to one of the ship’s engines, allowing the vessel to resume air conditioning, etc.

31 March 2012 • 07:15 AMT
Record $640 mln lottery prize awaiting its winner

The lucky winner will choose between immediate cash option or full amount disbursed over 26 annual payments.

31 March 2012 • 07:11 AMT
Djokovic to meet Murray in Sony Ericsson Open final

Fourth-ranked Murray’s semi-final against Rafa Nadal was a walkover after the Spaniard pulled out with a knee injury.

31 March 2012 • 07:05 AMT
Saudi Arabia, U.S. discuss missile defense system against Iran

Washington wants the Gulf governments to reconcile their distrust of each other and develop a long-term missile defense architecture.

31 March 2012 • 06:57 AMT
Nokia Lumia 900 available for preorder, release date approaches

Jeff Bradley said that its launch would be a “notch above anything we’ve ever done,” including the iPhone’s launch.

31 March 2012 • 06:55 AMT
Afghan civilians’ killer to undergo psychological examination

Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, charged with killing 17 Afghan civilians in southern Afghanistan can face death penalty.

31 March 2012 • 06:51 AMT
Apple’s Tim Cook named Highest Rated CEO of 2012

“I think leadership is doing an amazing job,” said one Apple employee. “We have the best management team anywhere.”

31 March 2012 • 06:41 AMT
FIFA rule clubs must release players for London Olympics

Clubs will be obliged to release U 23 players for the Olympic football tournament in London this summer after a ruling by FIFA.

31 March 2012 • 06:38 AMT
U.S. President goes for new sanctions against Iranian oil

Sanctions aim to further isolate Iran’s central bank, which processes nearly all of country’s oil purchases, from global economy.

31 March 2012 • 06:35 AMT
U.S. official: Armenia-Turkey reconciliation regular part of dialogue

“The U.S. strongly supports the efforts of Armenia and Turkey to normalize their bilateral relationship,” Mark Toner said.

31 March 2012 • 06:30 AMT
Two Armenian players win European Chess Championship round 10

Facing a defeat by French Laurent Fressinet, Armenia’s Vladimir Akopian dropped to 22th place with 7 points.

31 March 2012 • 06:19 AMT
U.S. Rep. Schiff meets Armenian school students

The students had an opportunity to ask Schiff about his positions on various issues that affect the community.

30 March 2012 • 18:48 AMT
S-400 missiles to be deployed in Russia’s Far East

The Space Defense Forces are currently equipped with different modifications of the Soviet-era S-300 system.

30 March 2012 • 17:35 AMT
ANC rally is “no propaganda”: electoral lists, candidates, slogans…

4800 demonstrators gathered for Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc rally in Yerevan’s Liberty Square.

30 March 2012 • 16:54 AMT
Great Spanish artist Francisco Goya’s birthday

Goya was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker regarded both as the last of the Old Masters and as the first of the moderns.

30 March 2012 • 16:48 AMT
Ex-Soviet KGB chief commits suicide

The ex-spy Leonid Shebarshin fluent in Urdu, worked on assignments in Pakistan, India and Iran in the 1950s-1970s.

30 March 2012 • 16:34 AMT
ANC unveils “No vote for criminal regime” slogan

ANC leader: if public starts selling votes for AMD 5000, it will become accomplice in collapse of own country.