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21 February 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Russian nuke submarine to arrive in India late March

A Russian Akula II-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the K-152 Nerpa, has been leased to the Indian Navy.

21 February 2012 • 12:02 AMT
U.S. ambassador donates computers to Armenian Police Educational Complex

John Heffern donated approximately $50,000 of classroom computer equipment to Armenia’s Police Educational Complex.

21 February 2012 • 12:00 AMT
YouTube seeks Hollywood’s help to reach new generation of viewers

With the number of traditional TV watchers levelled off, more people are watching video on mobile phones and computers.

21 February 2012 • 11:57 AMT
Russian Navy orders building of 13 warships

The contract with Russia’s Northern Shipyard envisages construction of 6 corvettes, 6 frigates and 1 reconnaissance ship.

21 February 2012 • 11:52 AMT
Amnesty International slams human rights protection in Azerbaijan

Amnesty International released a report on situation in Azerbaijan in the light of upcoming 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.

21 February 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Vigen Chitechyan appointed ambassador to Holy See

On May 26, 2009 by President’s decree Vigen Chitechyan was appointed as ambassador of Armenia to France.

21 February 2012 • 11:26 AMT
Turkish headmaster suggests creating database of ‘dangerous’ newborns

Mustafa Aydın suggested all newborns be genetically scanned and those who could prove harmful to country be “eliminated.”

21 February 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Microsoft extends consumer support of Windows 7, Vista

Windows 7’s consumer editions were to lose support on January 13, 2015, but now it will be supported until January 14, 2020.

21 February 2012 • 11:16 AMT
BlackBerry OS 2.0 for PlayBook tablet available

BlackBerry Bridge is another new feature that allows using the smartphone as a keyboard and mouse for the tablet.

21 February 2012 • 11:05 AMT
Warsaw’s Euro 2012 stadium to host opening match

The stadium was due to host a league match earlier this month but it was scrapped over security problems.

21 February 2012 • 11:02 AMT
U.S., Mexico ink Gulf of Mexico oil deal

The agreement would create incentives for U.S. energy companies to work jointly with Mexico’s state-owned Pemex.

21 February 2012 • 11:00 AMT
China undecided on participation in Friends of Syria meeting

“China has already received the relevant invitation,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a daily news briefing.

21 February 2012 • 10:48 AMT
Diners Club payment system to enter Armenian market

Diners Club provides corporations and small business owners with a complete array of expense management solutions.

21 February 2012 • 10:43 AMT
U.S. Defense chief apologizes for “inappropriate treatment” of Koran

Panetta’s statement came as protesters besieged Bagram air base in Afghanistan after reports that NATO troops burned Koran.

21 February 2012 • 10:36 AMT
CSTO to focus on security in 2012

“In 2011, CSTO efforts focused on laying mechanisms for crisis response,” CSTO Secretary General s Nikolai Bordyuzha said.

21 February 2012 • 10:35 AMT
Researchers using 3D modeling, printing to test dinosaur hypotheses

Using 3-D printing can not only create exact-size replicas for museum display, but also test possible movements of extinct species.

21 February 2012 • 10:24 AMT
FIDE to receive 10-12 million Euros for the coming cycles

“Tournaments will become more appealing and we hope that all the best players will take part,” FIDE President said.

21 February 2012 • 10:22 AMT
Risk management priority for Armenian banking system in 2011

Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia noted 32,3% (AMD 506,6 bln.) growth in assents of the Armenian banking system.

21 February 2012 • 10:17 AMT
Single currency receives welcome boost from eurozone business leaders

Almost a quarter of eurozone businesses (24%) would like to see some countries drop out of the single currency.

21 February 2012 • 10:16 AMT
Japan, U.S. to reach agreement on Iran oil import cut

Washington is pushing ahead with sanctions because it fears Iran might use its nuclear program to develop nuclear weapons.

21 February 2012 • 10:05 AMT
Iran, Ukraine sign $800 million oil deal

Though eight wells have been already drilled in the field, only two wells are meant for heavy oil production.

21 February 2012 • 10:04 AMT
CSTO Sec. Gen. to visit Armenia in March

March envisages Bordyuzha’s visit to Yerevan aimed at discussing agreements reached with Armenian authorities.

21 February 2012 • 09:53 AMT
Olympus top exec reportedly hangs himself

One of suicide notes was meant for Omori’s family, the other note only said “I am sorry for bothering you” in Japanese.”

21 February 2012 • 09:43 AMT
Iran to launch homemade satellite Fajr in spring

The satellite is capable of staying in space for a year and a half and providing and transmitting pictures to stations on earth.

21 February 2012 • 09:43 AMT
CSTO Sec. Gen says organization against striking on Iran

Nikolai Bordyuzha: CSTO is developing various scenarios in case of a possible launch of hostilities against Iran.

21 February 2012 • 09:32 AMT
Official: IAEA delegation won’t visit Iranian nuke sites

Iran denies charges by the West that it seeks atomic weapons, insisting its nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes only.

21 February 2012 • 09:31 AMT
Financial pressure on media outlets grows in Armenia – report

“Violence against journalists increases during pre-election periods,” Investigative Journalists’ vice-president said.

21 February 2012 • 09:23 AMT
Medvedev may ban third term of presidency

Russian President considers amending Constitution to ban a person from being elected president for more than two terms.

21 February 2012 • 09:21 AMT
CSTO has potential to address Karabakh crisis development – Sec. Gen.

Nikolai Bordyuzha says Collective Security Treaty Organization won’t get involved in Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement.

21 February 2012 • 09:20 AMT
3 hacked off Google workers push new email idea

Adams thinks that most webmail clients were “pretty horrible” at letting users access multiple email accounts under one log-in.