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23 February 2012 • 06:19 AMT
Car accident results in soldier’s death, paper reports

A 19-year-old soldier serving in Jabrayil military unit, Nagorno Karabakh, died in a car accident in Syunik province.

23 February 2012 • 06:16 AMT
Electricity Networks of Armenia to be fined AMD 10 bln, paper says

Inspection by the Armenian State Revenue Committee at the Electricity Networks of Armenia is not over yet.

23 February 2012 • 06:14 AMT
Paper: intellectuals to oppose Robert Kocharian

Representatives of the National Academy of Sciences are going to reveal Kocharian’s policy during his presidency.

23 February 2012 • 06:05 AMT
ANCA chairman to make public presentation in Lebanon

Ken Hachikian’s lecture in Bourj Hammoud will focus on the role of Armenian activists and implications for Turkey.

23 February 2012 • 05:58 AMT
120,000 people expected to take to streets in Moscow Feb 23

Some 10,000 police officers will be deployed to Moscow streets during the demonstrations, Moscow police said.

23 February 2012 • 05:51 AMT
Tough race among RPA ladies – paper

RPA spokesman: the Republican Party of Armenia has not yet discussed its proportional lists and related issues.

22 February 2012 • 17:54 AMT
Medvedev, Ahmadinejad against foreign action in Syria

Russia and Iran have remained two of the Syrian government’s closest international backers throughout the bloodshed.

22 February 2012 • 17:40 AMT
June 2 set as Egyptian ex-President’s trial date

An Egyptian judge on set June 2 as the date for the verdict and sentencing in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak.

22 February 2012 • 17:23 AMT
Ukrainian party slammed for racism in Eurovision pop scandal

Earlier, the party member suggested a singer of African descent was a bad choice to represent the country in the song contest.

22 February 2012 • 17:16 AMT
Israel strikes down draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jews

The 2002 “Service Deferral Law” offered the draft-age ultra-Orthodox choice between studying in seminaries or working.

22 February 2012 • 17:14 AMT
UEFA EURO 2012 finalists to convene in Warsaw

Delegations from the 16 participating teams will gather in Warsaw to discuss all organizational matters on UEFA EURO 2012.

22 February 2012 • 17:10 AMT
John Leguizamo to play in “Only Fools And Horses” TV comedy

Leguizamo’s film credits include Romeo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge and playing the voice of Sid in the Ice Age films.

22 February 2012 • 17:08 AMT
Warsaw National Stadium to host tests matches before EURO-2012

The stadium was opened Jan. 29, six months behind schedule, following a series of glitches in construction that began in 2008.

22 February 2012 • 17:05 AMT
15 Oscars to be auctioned after Academy Awards ceremony

The collection includes Oscars won for Hollywood classics such as Wuthering Heights and The Best Years of Our Lives.

22 February 2012 • 16:58 AMT
Tashir Group says no purchase of Roberto Cavalli brand

Tashir Group currently develops a new clothing network, including such brands as WildWest, KidsGarden, RangeR, Steilmann.

22 February 2012 • 16:53 AMT
Russian upper house approves chemical castration for pedophiles

Much-debated draft bill, tightening punishment for sex crimes against minors, was introduced by Kremlin in Oct.

22 February 2012 • 16:49 AMT
49 killed in Buenos Aires train crash

A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires’ busy Once station killing 49 and injuring hundreds of people.

22 February 2012 • 16:39 AMT
Russia may block Siberia airspace over EU emissions licenses

Russian official: rules obliging airlines flying to EU to participate in a carbon emissions quota program are discriminatory.

22 February 2012 • 16:25 AMT
Google Flight Search available for Android, iOS

The feature allows to find flights, see ticket prices for various destinations, filter by price, airline, or flight duration.

22 February 2012 • 16:15 AMT
Euronest Committee members visit Tsitsernakaberd memorial

Members of Euronest Committee on Social Affairs, Education, Culture and Civil Society visited Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex.

22 February 2012 • 16:12 AMT
Emily Bronte portrait to go under hammer

The oil painting is the latest in a flurry of items relating to the Bronte sisters to be put up for auction in the last few months.

22 February 2012 • 15:58 AMT
Helena Bonham Carter gets royal honor from Queen Elizabeth

Appearances in blockbusters Fight Club, Planet Of The Apes and Harry Potter brought Helena worldwide fame.

22 February 2012 • 15:45 AMT
Gazprom says Ukraine illegally siphons gas

“Ukraine kept up to 40 mln cu m of gas for several days, causing financial damage to Gazprom,” company CEO said.

22 February 2012 • 15:44 AMT
ANC holds political council meeting

On February 22, Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc held a political council meeting.

22 February 2012 • 15:30 AMT
Buenos Aires train crash leaves several dead, over 500 injured

The train slammed into the barrier at the end of the platform at the Once station in the west of the city.

22 February 2012 • 15:26 AMT
Cavalli dismisses possible sale to Tashir

Roberto Cavalli dismissed a report it was in talks with Russian group Tashir, saying no steps had been taken towards a possible sale.

22 February 2012 • 15:24 AMT
Microsoft seeks EU probe into Motorola Mobility

Microsoft says the U.S. phone maker is trying to block sales of its Windows PCs, its Xbox game consoles and other products.

22 February 2012 • 15:03 AMT
Russia to upgrade military airfields at NATO borders

Russia activated long-range radar in the region and plans to deploy air defense and missile systems in near future.

22 February 2012 • 14:44 AMT
OMV: Nabucco project delayed to mid-2013

Shah Deniz consortium mulls bids from Nabucco, Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, and Greek-Italian project IGI-Poseidon.

22 February 2012 • 14:34 AMT
Berlusconi graft trial proceeds, judicial bias claims dismissed

Berlusoni is accused of paying $600,000 to British lawyer for lying in a trial over ex-PM’s media business empire.