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16 March 2012 • 06:00 AMT
N. Korea to launch rocket capable to reach U.S.

The North said such satellites are indispensable for economic development and in line with the peaceful use of space.

16 March 2012 • 05:59 AMT
Apple’s new iPad goes on sale, queues line up in Asia

Wall Street expects a strong start for the latest iPad and some analysts expect sales of the current model to overtake the iPad 2.

16 March 2012 • 05:58 AMT
Paper says RPA proportional list lacks female candidates

Electoral Code requires that a female candidate should be nominated in each sixth position of a proportional list.

16 March 2012 • 05:56 AMT
Paper: Yerevan’s Kentron constituency to face heated election campaign

Boris Makichyan, rector of Northern University will run for parliament in 10th constituency in Yerevan’s Kentron district.

16 March 2012 • 05:53 AMT
Canadian politician commemorates Hrant Dink

“Hrant Dink was an internationally respected journalist, intellectual and prominent Armenian voice in Turkey,” MPP Coteau said.

16 March 2012 • 05:34 AMT
Prosperous Armenia seeks Putin’s support – paper

It also became known that Prosperous Armenia is not going to publish its proportional list on the congress day.

16 March 2012 • 05:32 AMT
Kuwait, Qatar, UAE can invest in Armenia comfortably

As a democratic country, Armenia considers opportunities of expanding its trade and economic ties not only with its major ally Russia, developed Europe, unpredictable China, but with Arab countries as well. Armenian Agency of Development (AAD) has recently boosted cooperation with countries like Kuwait and UAE, deciding to provide partners from these countries with information about Armenia’s investment climate and its trade opportunities. AAD general director Robert Harutyunyan told PanARMENIAN.Net about the process of establishing trade and economic ties and attracting new investors.

16 March 2012 • 05:29 AMT
U.S. denies sending Iran message through Russia

Russian media report that Hillary Clinton asked Russia to warn Iran about its “last chance” to resolve nuke dispute diplomatically.

16 March 2012 • 05:28 AMT
Turkey mulls buffer zone at Syrian border

“A buffer zone will be considered, depending on how the situation develops,” Turkish deputy Prime Minister said.

15 March 2012 • 17:17 AMT
Charlize Theron’s evil queen in “Snow White” video clip

Universal revealed fresh featurette for “Snow White and the Huntsman” focusing on story behind the sadistic Royal lady.

15 March 2012 • 17:11 AMT
Armenian violinist to represent Austria at Eurovision Young Musicians

Emmanuel Tjeknavorian has been selected to represent Austria at Eurovision Young Musicians 2012 edition in Vienna.

15 March 2012 • 17:06 AMT
Wings of Tatev aerial tramway shifts to spring mode

From March 20-31, single-way and double-way tickets of the the world’s longest aerial tramway will be sold with 10% discount.

15 March 2012 • 17:04 AMT
IMF approves Euro 28 bln loan for Greece

The move is as part of 2nd bailout with the euro area that requires more austerity and steps up controls over the country’s spending.

15 March 2012 • 16:51 AMT
Britain, U.S. may agree to release strategic oil stocks

Rising world oil prices have pushed U.S. gasoline prices up sharply this year and threaten to choke economic recovery.

15 March 2012 • 16:27 AMT
Robert Rodriguez to shoot Sin City sequel in 2012

The filmmaker also announced that he would begin filming a new Machete movie – tentatively titled Machete Kills – next month.

15 March 2012 • 16:15 AMT
Elizabeth Taylor’s Cleopatra cape to be sold at memorabilia auction

The top lot on the music side is expected to a rare Beatles single, a mint condition stock pressing of “My Bonnie”/“The Saints.”

15 March 2012 • 15:56 AMT
Association Agreement to be suspended if Armenia fails election test

Head of EU Delegation to Armenia: Association Agreement will be suspended if elections in Armenia don’t meet EU demands.

15 March 2012 • 15:48 AMT
Ombudsman office gets Euro 270 thous funding for OSCE project

Human Rights Defender’s Office will implement the OSCE project aimed at supporting democratic elections in Armenia.

15 March 2012 • 15:43 AMT
Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows” 1st footage released (Video)

“Dark Shadows” is a gothic-horror tale centering on the life of vampire Barnabas Collins and his run-ins with various monsters.

15 March 2012 • 15:28 AMT
Ireland’s first commercially viable oil well discovered

The oil well flowed oil at a rate of 3,514 barrels a day, above the oil finder Providence Resources company’s target of 1,800.

15 March 2012 • 15:22 AMT
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian starts anti-SOPA billboard campaign

More than 70 donors have contributed to the billboard campaign, being run by Ohanian’s social enterprise Breadpig.

15 March 2012 • 15:13 AMT
Date of OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s visit to South Caucasus unknown

The Irish Chairmanship sets resolution of conflicts in the OSCE territory including Karabakh one a priority in 2012.

15 March 2012 • 15:11 AMT
Apple shares top $600 mark first time ever

Last month, the company became only the sixth company in U.S. history to top $500 billion in market capitalization.

15 March 2012 • 15:04 AMT
Damascus “positive” over UN envoy’s mission amid violence

Kofi Annan left Damascus without a deal, but said he offered Assad “concrete proposals” and felt optimistic about his mission.

15 March 2012 • 14:55 AMT
EU tightens financial sanctions against Iran

The EU is tightening financial restrictions on Iran as part of bloc’s attempts to pressure Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.

15 March 2012 • 14:46 AMT
Colin Farrell poised to star in “Arthur and Lancelot”

Though director Dobkin is known more for his comedies like “The Wedding Crashers”, this film will be more of an action pic.

15 March 2012 • 14:44 AMT
Karzai asks for NATO withdrawal, Taliban talks off

Afghan President’s comments to Pentagon chief came as hundreds of Afghans gathered to protest killings by the US soldier.

15 March 2012 • 14:30 AMT
iPhoto app launched for Apple mobile devices

Camera Awesome new app adds Instagram-like filters, yet has much faster response time for taking photos.

15 March 2012 • 13:58 AMT
VivaCell-MTS offers new BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet

The tablet is available with 16 GB and 32 GB internal memory and costs respectively AMD 250000 and AMD 300000.

15 March 2012 • 13:53 AMT
Armenian coach displeased with freestyle wrestlers

Armenian freestyle wrestling team will continue team practice session in Vladikavkaz jointly with the North Ossetia’s team.