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09 March 2012 • 12:09 AMT
Facebook adds Interests Lists, boosts rivalry with Twitter

Facebook will soon roll out an “Add Interests” menu option that allows its users to subscribe to content feeds by subject area.

09 March 2012 • 12:07 AMT
5.8 quake jolts China

An earthquake has struck the far west of China but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

09 March 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Dwayne Johnson poised to star in “Journey 3”

“Journey 2” has been the No. 1 movie at the international box office for 4 weekends in a row, earning $276.5 mln worldwide.

09 March 2012 • 11:54 AMT
Armenia’s Eurovision boycott dashed Karabakh settlement hopes – NYT

42 countries will take part in Eurovision 2012, each semi-final featuring 18 participants. The final will be held on May 26.

09 March 2012 • 11:52 AMT
Collapse of Libya begins from struggle for oil regions

There happened in Libya what was inevitable: the tribes began to divide the country into rich and poor. The example of oil monarchies of the Gulf is infectious; their flourishing arouses envy and resentment. Along with this there comes the idea “we want that too”. The desire to live well is, of course, appreciated. However, it’s one thing to desire, and another – to have a chance. Nevertheless, desire always prevails over chance, so the tribal leaders and militia commanders declared the oil-rich eastern part of Libya, namely Cyrenaica, a semi-autonomous state.

09 March 2012 • 11:50 AMT
Top Al-Qaeda commander in Yemen reported dead

The important regional commander Muhammad al-Hanq had threatened Western targets and narrowly escaped capture in 2010.

09 March 2012 • 11:39 AMT
RPA punishes Arthur Harutyunyan for misconduct

On March 8, Executive Body of Republican Party of Armenia held a meeting, during which organizational issues were discussed.

09 March 2012 • 11:29 AMT
U.S. to host Armenian abstractionist Arthur Pinajian exhibit

The exhibit, “Pinajian: Master of Abstraction Discovered” at Stephanie’s Gallery, CA features new works not previously seen.

09 March 2012 • 11:08 AMT
Brussels to host model NATO youth summit in July

13 countries will join efforts to organize the largest simulation of the NATO’s decision-making process in the world.

09 March 2012 • 10:54 AMT
Apple, U.S. publishers face lawsuit over e-book pricing

U.S. Justice Department plans on suing warned Apple and 5 major publishers for collaborating to raise electronic books’ price.

09 March 2012 • 10:42 AMT
Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet featured in Audible.com audiobook releases

The website brings celebrities and literary classics together for people who prefer others to do their reading for them.

09 March 2012 • 10:35 AMT
U.S. Senators introduce return of Christian churches resolution

The measure calls on Turkey to return all stolen Christian church properties and allow freedom of faith for religious minorities.

09 March 2012 • 10:30 AMT
NASA to promote Angry Birds from space (Video)

Promo video involves astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station participating in physics demonstrations.

09 March 2012 • 10:26 AMT
RPA member backs Shushan Petrosyan’s intention to run fro parliament

Hovhannes Sahakyan commented on Shushan Petrosyan’s statement about her intention to run for parliament, and backing RPA.

09 March 2012 • 10:05 AMT
EU adopts legislation to fight illegal arms trafficking

The new regulation improves tracing and control of imports and exports of civilian firearms from and to the EU territory.

09 March 2012 • 09:58 AMT
China’s cyber warfare dangerous to U.S. military – report

The report “highlights China’s extensive development of cyber tools to advance the leadership’s objectives.

09 March 2012 • 09:46 AMT
NASA says space station crew safe from solar storm

The sun erupted in two powerful solar flares on March 6, blasting a wave of solar plasma and energetic particles out into space.

09 March 2012 • 09:45 AMT
Solar storm makes Venus Express hard to control

One of the strongest solar storms in recent history began buffeting the earth raising the possibility of global disruptions.

09 March 2012 • 09:44 AMT
Moonrise Kingdom to open Cannes Film Festival

Cannes organizers said that American filmmaker Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” will kick off the 12-day festival.

09 March 2012 • 09:43 AMT
Australia’s flood bill soars to $530 million

Eastern Australia endured torrential rainfall for over a week, leaving hundreds of homes flooded, damaging roads and bridges.

09 March 2012 • 09:42 AMT
London Chess Classic may be cancelled

London Chess Classic director says that the staging of the Candidates tournament puts viability of London Classic in doubt.

09 March 2012 • 09:38 AMT
Russian FM to visit Egypt, U.S. for Syria talks

Sergei Lavrov will meet his counterparts from Arab League and Middle East Quartet of international mediators.

09 March 2012 • 09:35 AMT
Mossad ex-chief cautions against Iran attack

Meir Dagan warned that an attack could fail to curb Iran’s atomic ambitions while risking engulfing the region in conflict.

09 March 2012 • 09:26 AMT
Libya rejects accusations of arming, training Syria rebels

Earlier, Russia’s envoy to UN accused Libya of running a training center for Syrian rebels to combat Syrian govt.

09 March 2012 • 09:23 AMT
Asia hosts 2014 World Cup qualifying draw

Australia must face Japan, Iraq, Jordan and Oman, in their final Asian qualifying group for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

09 March 2012 • 09:17 AMT
Tigran Petrosian successful at Capella La Grande

Armenian grandmaster Arsen Yeghiazaryan finished 10th at Chess Tournament in Iran’s city of Rasht with 7,5 points.

09 March 2012 • 09:15 AMT
Canadian Museum For Human Rights to focus on Armenian Genocide

Breaking the Silence gallery of Canadian Museum For Human Rights will focus on the Armenian Genocide.

09 March 2012 • 09:12 AMT
Eurozone crisis “removed” for now – IMF chief

Greek bond swap is intended to avert default by Greece when debt falls due on Mar 20 and is a key part of a eurozone-IMF rescue.

09 March 2012 • 09:07 AMT
European hostages killed by al-Qaeda linked group

A number of foreigners have been kidnapped while working in Nigeria including many who worked in oil industry.

09 March 2012 • 09:02 AMT
Michel Platini: EURO 2012 final will be a magnificent celebration

UEFA President predicted a “magnificent celebration of European football” and thanked co-hosts Poland and Ukraine.