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29 February 2012 • 10:12 AMT
Johnny Depp-starring “Lone Ranger” begins production

The film is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Eric Aronson and Justin Haythe.

29 February 2012 • 10:08 AMT
Samsung grabs coveted GSMA Best Smartphone award

The Galaxy S II contributed strongly to that figure, described by the judges as “a phenomenal success around the world.

29 February 2012 • 09:54 AMT
NKR Defense Army refutes Azerbaijani media misinformation

NKR defense army refuted the Azerbaijani media report that Azeri officer was wounded due to cease-fire violation by Karabakh.

29 February 2012 • 09:53 AMT
Suicide bomber targets NATO convoy, 7 Afghans injured

Earlier, seven Afghan civilians were killed in an explosion in a residential house in Nawi district of Helmand province.

29 February 2012 • 09:50 AMT
Cronimet Charity Foundation aids children with hearing problems

Cronimet Charity Foundation has provided hearing support equipment to children with hearing problems.

29 February 2012 • 09:37 AMT
British Airways – Iberia merger reports strong profits

The company generated a net profit of €555 mln compared to €100 mln in 2010, with passenger revenue up 11%.

29 February 2012 • 09:36 AMT
EU extends Japan food import restriction amid radiation concerns

The restrictions have been in place after March 11 crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant led to radiation leaks.

29 February 2012 • 09:35 AMT
Abraham says clash with Wilczewski make or break

“I will make a good fight to beat Wilczewski. I have high goals. I want to be world champion again,” the boxer said.

29 February 2012 • 09:34 AMT
Armenia, Singapore develop bilateral ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met Singapore’s Foreign Minister K Shanmugam.

29 February 2012 • 09:34 AMT
HTC says new models will turn around ailing fortunes

“We are confident this year will be … a much better year,” Florian Seiche, chief of HTC’s European operations said.

29 February 2012 • 09:30 AMT
Singapore President praises Armenian community

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met Singapore’s President Tony Tan Keng Yam on February 28.

29 February 2012 • 09:04 AMT
U.S. Congressman: democracies can’t flourish without respecting minority rights

“In February 1988 hundreds of Armenians were singled out, driven from their homes, and murdered,” Gary Peters said.

29 February 2012 • 09:02 AMT
Armavia keeps developing amid airline industry drop

Armavia airline company owner says that oil price surge amid international tensions negatively affects airline industry.

29 February 2012 • 08:48 AMT
Marilyn Monroe picked as Cannes Film Fest icon

The festival poster is a tribute to the anniversary of Marilyn’s passing, which coincides with the festival anniversary.

29 February 2012 • 08:47 AMT
Artsakh President meets with republic’s military chiefs

Issues related to army building, situation along the line of contact between NKR and Azerbaijan were discussed.

29 February 2012 • 08:37 AMT
Russian Defense Ministry to obtain 20 MiG-29K fighters

The aircraft will operate from Russia’s single serving carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, with the Northern Fleet based in Murmansk.

29 February 2012 • 08:16 AMT
Armenian parliament votes against proportional system

The bill on shift to 100 per cent proportional system of elections got 30 pros and 56 contras in the parliament.

29 February 2012 • 08:05 AMT
MegaUpload founder to remain free on bail

DotCom, who faces 20 years in prison if convicted, is confined to his Aukland home and barred from using the Internet.

29 February 2012 • 07:53 AMT
Interpol’s website down after Anonymous suspects arrest

The attack followed Interpol’s announcement that it arrested suspected Anonymous hackers in Operation Unmask.

29 February 2012 • 07:36 AMT
UEFA reaches agreement with ECA

The renewed Memorandum of Understanding will be presented to the UEFA Congress in Istanbul on 22 March.

29 February 2012 • 07:33 AMT
Arrested man wanted to “put a bullet through” Obama’s “head

Joaquin Serrapio, of Miami, was arrested by the U.S. Secret Service on Feb. 24 and charged with threatening to kill the President.

29 February 2012 • 07:27 AMT
Armavia to get second Sukhoi Superjet in April

The jet will be named after artist Mher (Frunzik) Mkrtchyan, Armavia owner Mikhail Baghdasarov informed.

29 February 2012 • 07:20 AMT
Google announces logo redesign contest for students

This year, Google is asking students to exercise their creative imaginations around the theme, “If I could travel in time, I’d visit …”

29 February 2012 • 07:18 AMT
25 suspected Anonymous hackers arrested by Interpol

The arrests followed an ongoing investigation begun in mid-February that also led to the seizure of 250 items of IT equipment.

29 February 2012 • 07:17 AMT
Japanese parents alarmed over radiation in food, drinks

The fallout began with Mar 11 earthquake and tsunami, which hit the Fukushima plant, causing meltdowns its reactors.

29 February 2012 • 07:06 AMT
Iran under no obligation to respond IAEA requests – top nuke official

Fereydoun Abbasi: no reason to allow the nuclear watchdog reps to visit any geographical part they demand.

29 February 2012 • 07:02 AMT
Rep. Berman: we commit ourselves to stopping Azerbaijan’s ugly threats

“I call on the Administration to press the Azerbaijani government to cease its bellicose rhetoric,” Howard Berman said.

29 February 2012 • 06:53 AMT
LA auction house sells collection of 15 Oscar statuettes

The 1933 Best Picture Oscar, awarded to “Cavalcade,” went for the second highest total, selling for $332,165.

29 February 2012 • 06:48 AMT
Google doodles leap year, Rossini’s 220th birthday

Born of February 29, 1792, Rossini was an Italian composer nicknamed ‘the Italian Mozart’ because of his sincere devotion to him.

29 February 2012 • 06:46 AMT
French Senator: cancellation of Genocide bill is Sarkozy’s defeat

French Constitutional Council ruled the bill as contradicting the Constitution of France and freedom of speech.