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13 March 2012 • 13:56 AMT
David Cronenberg to direct “Knifeman” pilot

“Knifeman” follows trials and triumphs of a radical surgeon who goes to unorthodox lengths to uncover the secrets of human body.

13 March 2012 • 13:36 AMT
Rihanna music director to shoot “The Last Days of American Crime”

Anthony Mandler who directed videos with Rihanna, Jay-Z, Eminem has been courted by Hollywood for several jobs.

13 March 2012 • 13:14 AMT
Audi poised to buy motorcycle maker Ducati – source

Earlier, Italian private equity owner of Ducati said it was looking for a “world class industrial partner” for the motorcycle maker.

13 March 2012 • 13:13 AMT
French, Russians rudeness champs, survey says

A poll of British tourists held by Skyscanner service showed Argentineans and Philipinos as the most polite people.

13 March 2012 • 13:12 AMT
Sade eclipses Adele in American money list

The Smooth Operator and Your Love Is King singer, was the top-earning British musician in America last year.

13 March 2012 • 13:11 AMT
The Cure to headline Reading and Leeds Fests

The English rock band last performed the event in 1979 to support their debut album Three Imaginary Boys.

13 March 2012 • 12:56 AMT
Coach proud of European title-winner Artur Aleksanyan

Chief coach of Armenia’s Greco-Roman wrestling team voiced hope for Artur Aleksanyan to qualify for London Olympics.

13 March 2012 • 12:30 AMT
“Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2” trailer released

Having been turned into a vampire by Edward, Bella can be seen encompassing the vampire look, with pale skin and red eyes.

13 March 2012 • 12:27 AMT
British author Salman Rushdie to speak at Dehli conference

In January, the author withdrew from attending the Jaipur Literature Festival, saying that sources had told him of a death threat.

13 March 2012 • 12:25 AMT
“Grease” star Stockard Channing joins Mandy Moore pilot

The pilot finds Annie and her new husband running a restaurant in her hometown while dealing with her often overbearing family.

13 March 2012 • 12:22 AMT
BMW aims for record sales in 2012

BMW booked net profit of $6.5 billion in 2011, an increase of 51.3 %year-on-year, with pre-tax profit rising by 52.1%.

13 March 2012 • 12:20 AMT
Michelle Obama to lead U.S. delegation to Olympics

The White House says Michelle Obama will lead U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of 2012 London Olympics.

13 March 2012 • 12:18 AMT
Armenian largest genealogical tree comprises 965 members

Armenianfamilytree.com hosts genealogical trees of over 1600 Armenian families, the oldest dating back to 1596.

13 March 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Expert favors Armenian-Iranian friendly ties

Ruben Safrastyan says that Armenian-Iranian friendly relations proved cooperation possible also in critical situations.

13 March 2012 • 12:12 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 389,67 March 13

The market average rate of USD on March 13 totaled AMD 389,67 decreasing by 0.15 point compared to March 12.

13 March 2012 • 12:12 AMT
French airport operator buys stake in Turkey’s TAV amid Genocide bill row

The two groups run directly or indirectly a total of 37 airports worldwide that welcome around 180 million passengers a year.

13 March 2012 • 12:05 AMT
Virtual Museum of Armenian Diaspora website launched

State budget allocated AMD 6 million for Virtual Museum of Armenian Diaspora website design and content.

13 March 2012 • 11:56 AMT
Russian, S. Korean scientists to clone mammoth

Stem cell scientists set sights on extinct mammoth, after global warming thawed Siberia’s permafrost, uncovering animal’s remains.

13 March 2012 • 11:48 AMT
Pentagon chief, Kyrgyz leader to discuss extended use of air base

America needs continued use of U.S. air base in Kyrgyzstan largely as a transit center to bring troops home from Afghanistan.

13 March 2012 • 11:44 AMT
Armenian Genocide among top 20 in Google Trends

The discussion focused on whether Khloe Kardashian’s husband, NBA Star Lamar Odom, will play basketball in Turkey.

13 March 2012 • 11:44 AMT
Danielian ties game vs. Sebag in Women’s Chess Championship final round

Meanwhile, Lilit Mkrtchyan is facing off against Baira Kovanova (Russia), Maria Kursova against Melia Salome (Georgia).

13 March 2012 • 11:28 AMT
Russia doesn’t plan S-300 missile systems sale to Iran

“All restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council will be observed,” Russian Deputy Defense Minister said.

13 March 2012 • 11:20 AMT
Frankfurt to host MTV Europe Music Awards 2012

The annual event, a European answer to the US VMA’s, will take place in November 11 at the Festhalle venue in Frankfurt.

13 March 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Armenian Emergency Ministry confirms Mozrov cave collapse

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that the collapsed land has partially blocked one of cave entrances.

13 March 2012 • 11:00 AMT
London Olympics could boost theatre attendance – survey

In the Whatsonstage.com poll of more than 32,000 theatre-goers, 70% said they would attend more than usual during the Games.

13 March 2012 • 10:58 AMT
Armenian coach: Azeri wrestler seemed to be in for a street fight

Given the arbiters’ refereeing, Roman Amoyan – Elchin Aliyev clash ended with the victory of the Azerbaijani wrestler.

13 March 2012 • 10:45 AMT
European politicians urge UEFA to consider developments in Ukraine

European politicians fear that Ukrainian government will try to use Euro 2012 as a huge PR campaign for its own purposes.

13 March 2012 • 10:31 AMT
Levon Julfalakyan pleased with his wrestlers’ performance in Serbia

Artur Aleksanyan became a European champion, while Arsen Julfalakyan and Yuri Patrikeev gained bronze medals.

13 March 2012 • 10:27 AMT
Syria laying border landmines, human rights group claims

Syrian troops have planted mines along routes used by people fleeing the violence and trying to reach neighboring Turkey.

13 March 2012 • 10:25 AMT
Acting Patriarch Ateşyan demands equal citizenship for Armenians in Turkey

Aram Ateşyan submitted an 11-page proposal for the new constitution including constitutional guarantees against hate crimes.