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22 February 2012 • 10:55 AMT
Salehi: Iran could be a good partner for EU

“We believe that Europe should follow wiser and independent policy,” Iranian Foreign Minister has said.

22 February 2012 • 10:42 AMT
Turkish opposition party calls for fresh talks with PKK

“They must realize that buying time will not get a solution, and they must start an honest and open process,” Gültan Kışanak said.

22 February 2012 • 10:28 AMT
2 journalists reported killed in Homs shelling

Reuters news agency named the reporters as Sunday Times journalist Marie Colvin and French reporter Remi Ochlik.

22 February 2012 • 10:27 AMT
Mona Lisa “twin” on display at Spain’s Prado

“La Gioconda” copy was almost certainly painted by one of Leonardo da Vinci’s apprentices as he worked on the original.

22 February 2012 • 10:15 AMT
Armenian President discusses Association Agreement

Serzh Sargsyan received Feb 22 the delegation of the European Parliament headed by Andrey Kovachev.

22 February 2012 • 10:10 AMT
India’s Premier League Soccer postponed due to lack of venues

The inaugural edition of India’s Premier League Soccer (PLS) has been postponed because of a lack of venues.

22 February 2012 • 10:09 AMT
UN to select special envoy to lead Arab team in Syria

UN Secretary General is scheduled to meet with Arab League Secretary General to discuss the selection of a special envoy.

22 February 2012 • 10:08 AMT
“Mademoiselle” outlawed in France

French solidarity minister, backed the ban calling the term an “intrusion into private life” and affront to sexual equality.

22 February 2012 • 10:06 AMT
Russia’s LUKoil may launch oil production in Iraq in 2014

“We will launch[production at the oilfield at the end of 2013 or at the beginning of 2014,” Vagit Alekperov said.

22 February 2012 • 09:55 AMT
Dell Q4 earnings drop amid weak sales

The Texas-based company said it earned $764 mln in Q3, down from $927 mln in previous corresponding period.

22 February 2012 • 09:53 AMT
Violent row mars Sao Paulo Carnival

The row involving scores of people led to cancellation of the election of a champion samba school at Sao Paulo Carnival.

22 February 2012 • 09:52 AMT
S. Korea open to talks with North to ease tensions – president

Cross-border relations have been icy since Seoul accused Pyongyang of sinking warship in Mar 2010, leaving 46 dead.

22 February 2012 • 09:37 AMT
WB approves US$15 million loan for Armenian water project

The total financing of the project is USD18 million, of which the government of Armenia will finance USD3 million.

22 February 2012 • 09:30 AMT
Sociologist: RPA, Prosperous Armenia absolute favorites in upcoming elections

“These are preliminary findings, and the situation may change prior to the elections,” Aharon Adibekyan says.

22 February 2012 • 09:27 AMT
Environmental activists protest construction in Yerevan park

Clothing boutiques on Abovyan street sidewalks were dismantled in late January by the order of Yerevan mayor Taron Margaryan.

22 February 2012 • 09:20 AMT
Expert: Armenia must sue Azerbaijan for Khojalu

“Azerbaijan has created a good mechanism for spreading the lie around the world,” Alexander Manasyan said.

22 February 2012 • 09:16 AMT
Rumor: iPad 3 to launch in Germany on March 23

Last year, Apple announced the iPad 2 on March 2, and the device became available in the U.S. just over a week later, on March 11.

22 February 2012 • 09:06 AMT
Anonymous claims responsibility for Greek Justice Ministry attack

Anonymous hacked and defaced the Greek Ministry of Justice website, demanding the release of three Greek teenagers.

22 February 2012 • 08:56 AMT
British children’s sex education book banned in Malaysia

The 44-page illustrated book published in 1984 aims to help parents explain to children such topics as sex, conception and birth.

22 February 2012 • 08:47 AMT
Armenia to open regional staff training center jointly with EU

NSC secretary: the agreement signed with Frontex will further Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union.

22 February 2012 • 08:45 AMT
Kevin Rudd quits as Australia foreign minister

Rudd’s resignation may have been timed to pre-empt PM’s move to sack him to seize initiative in leadership struggle.

22 February 2012 • 08:42 AMT
Russian pop singer Philip Kirkorov faces jail over copyright infringements

The NGO announced that it has filed a suit with the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office against the Russian star.

22 February 2012 • 08:38 AMT
Peugeot in talks with unnamed parties over possible industrial tie-ups

In the framework of its strategy, PSA Peugeot Citroen is examining cooperation and alliances, a statement said.

22 February 2012 • 08:29 AMT
UNESCO event to feature Syrian-Armenian Lena Chamamyan

The 10th anniversary of the Prize will be celebrated this year with a thematic debate about Art and culture, instruments of Peace.

22 February 2012 • 08:22 AMT
Armenia, EU to establish action plan on border control

“Political support by the Armenian authorities will favor this initiative,” Frontex Director-General says.

22 February 2012 • 08:14 AMT
System of a Down to perform in New Zealand Feb 22

“New Zealand feels like home to me, and while my work takes me many places I always love returning,” Serj Tankian said.

22 February 2012 • 08:06 AMT
iPad version of Microsoft Office coming soon – report

Bloggers and commentators have suggested that Microsoft is citing a protocol which is in fact routinely flouted.

22 February 2012 • 08:03 AMT
Baku puzzled by second refusal to host Candidates Tournament

“We hoped Levon Aronian would agree to participate in the tournament in Baku,” Azerbaijan’s Chess Federation official says.

22 February 2012 • 07:57 AMT
Armenian Genocide essay contest announced in U.S.

The winners will be recognized at the Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Times Square on April 22, 2012.

22 February 2012 • 07:55 AMT
David Nalbandian beats Wayne Odesnik at 2012 Copa Claro

After beating Wayne Odesnik David Nalbandian will be facing Argentina second seeded player Juan Monaco on February 22.