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27 February 2012 • 17:16 AMT
ICG urges Minsk Group to intensify efforts on Karabakh settlement

International Crisis Group stressed the need to create mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations at the contact line.

27 February 2012 • 17:11 AMT
50,000 tickets sold out for Madonna’s concert in Istanbul

In Turkey, tickets were sold in all cities, but drew special interest from Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Antalya.

27 February 2012 • 17:03 AMT
U.S. mans new radar defense site in Turkey

“We have the forces in place … at a radar site in southern Turkey,” Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling said in an interview in Montenegro.

27 February 2012 • 16:52 AMT
Frankfurt airport strike resumes

Some 200 workers who oversee tarmac operations are demanding double-digit wage increases from airport operator Fraport.

27 February 2012 • 16:44 AMT
Asus sheds some official light on its Padfone smartphone

Unfortunately, the price, probably high remains a mystery but Asus did say that Padfone should launch in April.

27 February 2012 • 16:41 AMT
Ship sinks at Danube as ice melts

Large segments of the international waterway were recently blocked by thick ice as the region faced a deep freeze.

27 February 2012 • 16:35 AMT
CSTO forces maneuvers to be held Sep 3-8 in 2012

From Feb. 28-March 1, Yerevan will host first staff talks with the participation of delegations from the CSTO member states.

27 February 2012 • 16:30 AMT
Russia boosts Syria radar reach to warn of U.S., Israeli attack

Russia upgraded 2 radars in Syria and Lebanon that could threaten U.S. or Israel’s ability to launch a surprise attack.

27 February 2012 • 16:22 AMT
Armenian FM, Hong Kong leadership discuss economic issues

As a part of the tour over Asian countries Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid a visit to Hong Kong.

27 February 2012 • 16:17 AMT
Russia in talks with EU companies to build nuke plant

Russia started Baltic Power Plant construction in Kaliningrad in 2010 to combat increasing energy crisis in region.

27 February 2012 • 16:15 AMT
Ukraine’s ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko among Nobel nominees

Names put forward this year also include Bradley Manning, U.S. soldier accused of leaking classified material to WikiLeaks.

27 February 2012 • 16:12 AMT
Costa Concordia sister ship adrift off Seychelles

The fire broke out near the ship’s generators and has now been put out; passengers and crew haven’t been injured.

27 February 2012 • 16:09 AMT
Catherine Ashton: EU ready to intensify role in Karabakh settlement

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy stressed EU readiness to activate role in Karabakh settlement.

27 February 2012 • 16:07 AMT
Caldera maintains status quo as Marjan project operator

Caldera’s Armenian legal team is of the opinion that Caldera is advised to file a petition with the Cassation Court.

27 February 2012 • 15:35 AMT
850,000 Android devices activated daily – Google

Daily activations, in which new devices connect online to Google’s servers, went up 250 per cent from a year ago.

27 February 2012 • 15:19 AMT
Russia, China slam West’s Syria stance as EU boosts sanctions

Vladimir Putin accused the West of “lacking the patience to work out an adjusted and balanced” resolution.

27 February 2012 • 15:15 AMT
Serbia to be granted EU candidate status

Several European Union foreign ministers spoke out in favour of backing Belgrade’s long drive to join the 27-member club.

27 February 2012 • 14:55 AMT
U.S. congressman: Sumgait pogroms were masterminded with special brutality

David Cicilline said the day honors memory “not only of victims of Sumgait pogroms, but also of Baku and Kirovabad massacres.

27 February 2012 • 14:53 AMT
Yandex ranked largest Russian internet company – Forbes

Forbes ranked Russian companies by their annual revenues, which put Yandex in the 1st place last year with $690 mln.

27 February 2012 • 14:29 AMT
Yemen’s Saleh may find refuge in Ethiopia

Pressure mounted on the ousted Yemeni president to depart the country for fear of sparking a new cycle of violence.

27 February 2012 • 14:21 AMT
Georgia unveils new infantry fighting vehicle

The 14-ton Lazika IFV features multi-layered armor providing protection from 14.5-mm armor-piercing rounds.

27 February 2012 • 14:13 AMT
UN moves staff from Afghan office

At least 3 protesters died and 50 were injured in N. Afghanistan when crowds attacked the U.N. office and govt. buildings.

27 February 2012 • 14:06 AMT
Ukrainian ex-minister given jail term for abuse of office

Yuriy Lutsenko, who was arrested in December 2010, was found guilty of overspending government funds.

27 February 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Aram I: Armenians’ Genocide reparation demand valid

His Holiness Aram I said that denial policy does not exempt Turkey from its legal obligation towards the Armenian properties.

27 February 2012 • 13:43 AMT
Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iran nuke program in Washington

During his visit, Ehud Barak is scheduled to meet U.S. Defence Secretary, Vice President, and National Security Adviser.

27 February 2012 • 13:39 AMT
Universal’s “The Lorax” boosts of Dr. Seuss books sales

The Lorax itself is number 59 on USA Today’s latest list of best-selling books, up from the 171th rank that it held last week.

27 February 2012 • 13:35 AMT
U.S. to have additional embassy building in Moscow

The building will accommodate the embassy’s civil services catering to U.S. tourists and expats living, studying or working in Russia.

27 February 2012 • 13:29 AMT
Disney Pixar “Brave” trailer released (Video)

In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when warrior princess Merida defies age-old custom, unleashing chaos in the kingdom.

27 February 2012 • 13:28 AMT
Christian Bale to star in “Out of the Furnace” revenge drama

A man released from prison is thwarted in his hopes when his brother is brutally murdered and he sets out for revenge.

27 February 2012 • 13:25 AMT
Qatari PM supports providing Syria opposition with arms

“We should do whatever is necessary to help them, including giving them weapons to defend themselves,” the official said.