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15 March 2012 • 10:19 AMT
Creed, Megadeth to headline Rocklahoma music fest

Rocklahoma was established in 2007 as a classic rock destination festival with the motto “life, liberty and the pursuit of rock.”

15 March 2012 • 10:18 AMT
Armenian President meets Korean ambassador

The newly appointed ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Armenia handed over his credentials to Armenian President on March 15.

15 March 2012 • 09:58 AMT
UK launches social media outlets for Iranians

With BBC, complaining of frequent jamming of its services to Iran, Britain is seeking new ways to communicate with Iranians.

15 March 2012 • 09:45 AMT
1000 Syrians cross Turkey border in past 24 hours

The sharp increase in the flow brought the total number of registered Syrian refugees in Turkey to some 14,000.

15 March 2012 • 09:28 AMT
More complaints against insurance companies than banks – financial ombudsman

Financial mediator’s office records increased number of claims against insurance companies, office head says.

15 March 2012 • 09:14 AMT
Oscar 2013 awards set for February 24

The nomination announcement will take place on Tuesday, January 15, which is a week earlier than than past years.

15 March 2012 • 09:12 AMT
Armenian financial mediator gets more public trust

70% of cases were ruled out in favour of the plaintiffs, with compensation amounting to AMD 58 mln in 2011.

15 March 2012 • 09:12 AMT
Cisco Systems may buy NDS for $5 billion

The deal’s value is about 35 percent higher than NDS’s value when it was delisted from the stock exchange in 2009, Calcalist said.

15 March 2012 • 09:08 AMT
BBC blames cyberattack against it on Iran

The nongovernmental group Reporters Without Borders named Iran as an “enemy of the Internet” earlier this week.

15 March 2012 • 09:00 AMT
Bill Gates provides $220 million to fight tuberculosis

“It will allow Aeras to expand upon existing partnerships in Europe, Africa, China, and around the world,” Jim Connolly said.

15 March 2012 • 08:32 AMT
Ara Aslanian to head La Cañada Flintridge Community Center

“I’ve been a part of a lot of Armenian charity organizations, with the Boy Scouts Armenia Fund,” Aslanian said.

15 March 2012 • 08:26 AMT
Armenia, Switzerland to develop inter-parliamentary cooperation

Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian met members of Armenia-Switzerland parliamentary friendship group.

15 March 2012 • 08:14 AMT
Microsoft Armenia set to localize its production

Microsoft Innovation Center will host a discussion on localization of Microsoft’s production in Armenia on March 16.

15 March 2012 • 08:10 AMT
Switzerland supports OSCE MG efforts to settle Karabakh conflict

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Swiss counterpart Didier Burkhalteron on March 14.

15 March 2012 • 08:09 AMT
Nokia working on own tablet, design chief confirms

“We continue to eye the tablet space with interest, but have made no specific announcements,” a company spokesman said.

15 March 2012 • 08:03 AMT
Government decides to place stores in Mashtots Park for 3 years

Environmental activists rallied at the government building demanding a meeting with representatives of authorities.

15 March 2012 • 07:59 AMT
Armenian FM awards former Swiss President with Order of Honor

“Relations between Switzerland and Armenia have recently hit their top over the past 20 years,” Edward Nalbandian said.

15 March 2012 • 07:40 AMT
Oil prices below $106 in Asia amid trader concerns

In other energy trading, heating oil was down 0.4 cent at $3.26 per gallon and gasoline futures fell 0.5 cent at $3.34 per gallon.

15 March 2012 • 07:38 AMT
Dereck Chisora’s boxing license withdrawn

Zimbabwe-born Chisora, 28, who lost the WBC heavyweight title bout on points, has 14 days to appeal against the decision.

15 March 2012 • 07:25 AMT
Google+ gets updated photo service

The Google+ changes apply to the desktop web version only, with iOS and Android users having a totally different interface.

15 March 2012 • 07:12 AMT
Dr. Armen Orujyan appointed to UN panel

Dr. Orujyan is Founder and Chairman of the Board of Athgo Corporation, a U.S. nonprofit organization since 1999.

15 March 2012 • 07:07 AMT
Macedonia football matches halted amid ethnic conflict

Macedonia’s Football Federation puts the leagues matches on standby until the tension in the region is eased.

15 March 2012 • 06:50 AMT
Armavia quits talks with Zvartnots airport

National carrier Armavia quitted negotiations though Zvartnots airport complied with all requests of the air company.

15 March 2012 • 06:47 AMT
North Korea’s new leader commands live-fire drills

Kim, clad in a dark overcoat, was shown watching the drills though binoculars and saluting to clapping uniformed military officers.

15 March 2012 • 06:40 AMT
European Rapid & Blitz Women’s Chess Championships due March 15-17

The Rapid and Blitz Women’s Chess Championships are based on Swiss system, comprising 11 and 13 rounds respectively.

15 March 2012 • 06:34 AMT
Armenian soldier killed by Azeri sniper

Junior sergeant Sevak Aslikyan was found dead on March 14 in a military unit in Armenia where he served.

15 March 2012 • 06:27 AMT
Obama, Cameron discuss possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves

“No agreement was reached. We will continue to work together to address energy security and oil price issues,” an official said.

15 March 2012 • 06:18 AMT
Rep. Pallone calls for increased aid to Armenia, Artsakh

Language strengthening Section 907 restrictions on U.S. aid to Azerbaijan is one of the key requests in the letter.

15 March 2012 • 06:15 AMT
Nalbandian to face Nadal at BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal

Argentina-based David Nalbandian will go up against Spaniard Rafael Nadal in quarterfinal of BNP Paribas Open.

15 March 2012 • 06:13 AMT
Armenian ex-speaker will not join Prosperous Armenia, paper says

Paper says Prosperous Armenia will publish its proportional list on March 21 instead of previously announced March 17.