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19 March 2012 • 13:04 AMT
Lily Collins to star in “Mortal Instruments” bestseller adaptation

In the film, Clary Fray discovers she descended of half-angel warriors locked in ancient battle to protect the world from demons.

19 March 2012 • 12:30 AMT
United Russia to support Medvedev as PM under Putin’s rule

At the moment, Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev hold regular meetings to discuss the formation of the future government.

19 March 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Policeman posing in photo with Dink killer gets promotion

The image was allegedly taken at the Samsun Police Department where Samast was captured before being brought to Istanbul.

19 March 2012 • 12:06 AMT
Greek Finance Minister quits to lead party to elections

The snap general election in crisis-stricken Greece is expected to take place at the end of April or early May.

19 March 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Turkish cybersquatter registers Pope Benedict’s name as .xxx internet domains

Cybersquatted sites including PopeBenedict.xxx currently proclaim “Everyone will find Islam” alongside pictures of the Quran.

19 March 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Cyprus appoints Vassos Shiarlis as new Finance Minister

Shiarlis, senior official with top lender Bank of Cyprus, assumes crucial post as island struggles to cope with Greece crisis impact.

19 March 2012 • 11:53 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,75 March 19

The market average rate of USD on March 19 totaled AMD 388,75 decreasing by 0.14 point compared to March 16.

19 March 2012 • 11:52 AMT
New iPad owners complain of overly hot tablet

LTE and 3G use has also been cited as a shortcut to a toasty tablet, as has recharging the new iPad for extended periods.

19 March 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Armenian editor: NATO won’t mediate Karabakh settlement

Shahan Kandaharian named closed border and absence of diplomatic relations with Turkey as a key problem in Armenia-NATO ties.

19 March 2012 • 11:44 AMT
Armenian vice speaker: public will judge RPA electoral list

Eduard Sharmazanov noted inclusion of people who will work more effectively as RPA’s key principle when making candidates list.

19 March 2012 • 11:37 AMT
Sean Penn poised to play conman role in Inarritu’s film

The Oscar-winning actor is said to be “taken” with playing lead character – a bank robber, arsonist, counterfeiter and swindler.

19 March 2012 • 11:31 AMT
John Cusack says Poe role in “Raven” thriller humorous

“I guess it’s supposed to be scary, but I admit I went for wit and black humor I’ve always found in Poe,” the star said.

19 March 2012 • 11:23 AMT
SCR registers 2,7% index growth in Jan-Feb 2012

368,5 thousand tons of cargo was transported through the South Caucasus Railways (SCR) in January-February 2012.

19 March 2012 • 11:15 AMT
Olympics to host Saudi women athletes for the first time

The Saudis, Brunei and Qatar have never previously included females in their teams and IOC is eager to see that situation change.

19 March 2012 • 11:11 AMT
UPS top deliverer to buy Dutch TNT Express

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, UPS is world’s largest package-shipping group with annual revenues last year of $53.1 bln.

19 March 2012 • 11:05 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: March 19-25 prices for precious metals

Gold purchase price totals 19205.57 (-273.95), release price grosses 20875.62 (-297.77), silver: purchase price: 379.24 (-9.49).

19 March 2012 • 11:00 AMT
Russia won’t limit grain export in 2012 – PM Putin

Global wheat prices skyrocketed in 2010, when Russia banned exports after the hottest summer on record slashed production levels.

19 March 2012 • 10:57 AMT
Yerevan-Tbilisi railway serviced 3,6 thous. passengers in Jan-Feb 2012

The SCR CJSC adheres to its policy of consistent boosting passenger service quality and the comfort levels.

19 March 2012 • 10:49 AMT
World War II bomb found in Marseille, France

The bomb, which took up the better part of a moving truck, was transported Canjuers military camp, where it will be destroyed.

19 March 2012 • 10:42 AMT
Javakhk must gain self-government – public figure

Artak Gabrielyan calls on Europe to force Georgia into protecting rights of national minorities, including those of Armenians.

19 March 2012 • 10:39 AMT
Israel “horrified” by shooting attack at Jewish school in France

Police launched a major manhunt in the wake of that attack, but the perpetrator has yet to be apprehended.

19 March 2012 • 10:35 AMT
Georgia detains Russian vessel near Adjara

The ship was detained over navigation rules violation; previously, Georgia has detained foreign ships for putting in harbor in Abkhazia.

19 March 2012 • 10:27 AMT
Activist accuses Armenian parties of forgetting about Javakhk

Samtskhe-Javakhk representative Artak Gabrielyan claims that Armenian parties are indifferent to the fate of Javakhk.

19 March 2012 • 10:24 AMT
Chinese writers sue Apple for unauthorized sale of their books

A group of 22 writers are seeking $7.7 mln in compensation from Apple for allegedly selling unlicensed versions of their books.

19 March 2012 • 10:02 AMT
Wallit launches virtual walls app for popular attractions

The walls are to create common experience for visitors who, on visiting a landmark, can look up what other visitors have posted.

19 March 2012 • 09:58 AMT
Heritage former secretary: electoral list cut party’s chances at elections

Karine Hakobyan says Hovannisian’s position within Heritage is very strong, and the published list proves this.

19 March 2012 • 09:51 AMT
TED launches an Android app

Available as a free download, it will bring all “Ideas Worth Spreading” to the users, including more than 1,100 TEDTalks.

19 March 2012 • 09:41 AMT
2012 London Olympic torch route unveiled

The Olympic organizers said that the relay will pass within 16 kilometers of 95 percent of Britain’s population.

19 March 2012 • 09:33 AMT
Israelis, Iranians reach out via Facebook as tensions escalate

A movement has budded seeking to harness the power of social media to defuse growing tensions between the countries.

19 March 2012 • 09:20 AMT
Heritage party secretary quits party over electoral list controversy

The list is absolutely illogical and unfair, former secretary of opposition Heritage party Karine Hakobyan said.