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21 February 2012 • 05:17 AMT
Expert links Azeri activation on Khojalu with Genocide bill passage

An Azeri girl issued a letter to Armenian and French Presidents requesting them to recognize the so-called “Khojalu genocide.”

20 February 2012 • 17:50 AMT
Chisora apologizes “wholeheartedly” for the brawl with Haye

David Haye said that Chisora and his entourage were to blame for the clash at the post-fight news conference.

20 February 2012 • 17:45 AMT
Obama, Netanyahu to meet March 5 in White House

Netanyahu will be in Washington to address the annual policy conference of the influential pro-Israel lobby AIPAC.

20 February 2012 • 17:37 AMT
Spain to send planes to Florida to retrieve treasure found undersea

The Civil Guard said agents would leave within hours to take possession of the booty, worth an estimated euro380 million.

20 February 2012 • 17:19 AMT
Armenians in Canada organize children’s festival

The festival offers an array of free activities, including singing, dancing, music shows, creative workshops and games.

20 February 2012 • 17:13 AMT
Angry Birds Space gets PR boost from NASA, National Geographic

Andrew Stalbow: we’re very excited to have NASA and National Geographic as launch partners on Angry Birds Space.”

20 February 2012 • 17:01 AMT
Azerbaijani MPs to visit Yerevan

Azeri MPs will pay a visit to Armenia to participate in the meeting of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly social committee.

20 February 2012 • 16:59 AMT
Air defence drills launched in Iran

The wargames come after U.S. threats, especially its invasion of neighboring and regional states – Iran’s military official.

20 February 2012 • 16:57 AMT
Melting ice sinks boats on Danube

During cold snap, Danube, which flows through 10 countries and is vital for transport, was nearly wholly blocked by ice.

20 February 2012 • 16:55 AMT
Nobel medicine laureate Renato Dulbecco dies at 97

The biologist won 1975 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his study on role of viruses in altering DNA and causing cancer.

20 February 2012 • 16:53 AMT
30 inmates escape Mexican jail amid fight

Forty-four inmates died at the Apodaca jail in a clash between members of the Gulf cartel and the gang Los Zetas.

20 February 2012 • 16:51 AMT
EU mulls verdict to Serbia membership bid

EU diplomat said the bloc wants to put an end to Serbia’s veto on Kosovan participation in Balkan initiatives.

20 February 2012 • 16:40 AMT
Whitney Houston’s dress, earrings to be sold by auction

A black velvet dress that belonged to Houston and a pair of earrings will be sold to the highest bidder next month.

20 February 2012 • 16:27 AMT
International peacekeepers seized in Sudan’s Darfur

“They came to an area controlled by JEM without permission and without informing JEM,” Gibril Adam Bilal said.

20 February 2012 • 16:05 AMT
Prosecutor: death penalty for Egypt’s ex-leader Mubarak

Mubarak authorized use of live ammunition and a shoot-to-kill policy against peaceful protesters, prosecutor said.

20 February 2012 • 15:58 AMT
Egypt to ease Gaza’s chronic power shortages

Gaza suffered frequent blackouts and fuel shortages because of a border blockade imposed after the 2007 Hamas takeover.

20 February 2012 • 15:51 AMT
Yemeni al-Qaeda leader death in feud confirmed

Al-Qaeda named government agents “motivated by the hireling regime in Sanaa” responsible for death of its “emir.”

20 February 2012 • 15:39 AMT
X-Men’s Michael Fassbender set to star in Irish Myths

The star will take the lead role of the hero, known as the hound of Ulster, in the upcoming epic adventure.

20 February 2012 • 15:34 AMT
Georgian ex-MP detained for crossing border with Armenia

Valeri Gelbakhiani crossed the border as law-enforcers arrested him. He voluntarily surrendered and was transferred to prison.

20 February 2012 • 15:32 AMT
EU launches free trade zone formation talks with Armenia

European Union begins talks with Armenia on formation of free trade zones to boost investments in Eastern Partnership states.

20 February 2012 • 15:16 AMT
Turkey’s Audit Board slams Dink murder case investigation

Turkey’s State Audit Board (DDK) completed a report into the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.

20 February 2012 • 15:05 AMT
Google develops Chrome password-generating tool

The technology is designed to painlessly create hard-to-guess passwords when users sign up to websites.

20 February 2012 • 15:03 AMT
Google enables checking-in with Latitude product

Google offers nothing but peer-recognition as points gained from checking into locations get posted onto a leader board.

20 February 2012 • 14:59 AMT
Iran may extend oil ban to more European countries

Iran imposed the cuts in retaliation for EU sanctions to go into effect in July to pressure Tehran over nuke program.

20 February 2012 • 14:58 AMT
India to buy extra 71 of Russian helicopters

Indian Air Force put into service the first batch of 80 Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters under a $1.3 billion deal.

20 February 2012 • 14:57 AMT
Moscow, Paris may launch gas pipeline project

Gazprom: the project envisages building new gas pipelines from Russia to EU to meet growing demand by EU states.

20 February 2012 • 14:39 AMT
Armenian FM, Defense Ministry discuss Karabakh issue

On Feb.20, Edward Nalbandian attended the annual meeting of Defense Ministry and RA armed forces general staff.

20 February 2012 • 14:36 AMT
Self-driving cars approved in U.S.

Nevada’s Legislative Commission approved regulations allowing to operate self-driving vehicles on the U.S. state’s roadways.

20 February 2012 • 14:35 AMT
Armenian FM delivers lecture at RA diplomatic academy

Edward Nalbandian congratulated the students, noting that they will be taught by best specialist both from Armenia and abroad.

20 February 2012 • 14:10 AMT
Russian citizens in Armenia to vote at March 4 presidential elections

Russian citizens can vote at March 4 presidential elections of the Russian Federation in Yerevan and Gyumri.