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20 February 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Assyrians urge Armenian authorities to recognize their genocide

Representatives of Sweden-based Assyrian Genocide Research Center issued a message to Armenian President.

20 February 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Greek Patriarch urges religious freedom for Turkey’s minorities

Bartholomew I met with members of a parliamentary subcommittee seeking an all-party consensus for a new constitution.

20 February 2012 • 13:46 AMT
Maserati GranTurismo Sport pics published

GranTurismo Sport is a more powerful and aggressively styled version of the Trident’s big GT to be unveiled in March 2012.

20 February 2012 • 13:34 AMT
Pakistan air force to develop tablet computer

PACPAD Android 2.3-based device bundles together Pakistani engineering and Chinese hardware in a joint venture.

20 February 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Artsakh acting FM meets with ICRC Stepanakert Office head

Roman Paramonov noted that the ICRC would continue implementation of the humanitarian programs in the NKR.

20 February 2012 • 12:54 AMT
Chisora, Haye may face life bans for their Munich brawl

Chisora arrived at the airport to return home, but was stopped by police, who detained him at their Munich headquarters.

20 February 2012 • 12:38 AMT
Poll: Putin to win presidential election in first round

The most successful election campaign is that of Vladimir Putin, 30 percent of voters positively assessed his campaign videos.

20 February 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Contract on World Chess Championship match signed

Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand will get an artistic surrounding for their duel at Tretyakov Gallery.

20 February 2012 • 12:23 AMT
Carlsberg Danish brewer to buy up Russian division Baltika

The firm lost market share in Russia – where it is the biggest beer maker – due to tough competition.

20 February 2012 • 12:21 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,99 Feb 20

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 388,99 on Feb 20, decreasing by 0.27 point compared to Feb 17.

20 February 2012 • 12:18 AMT
Germany’s Merkel backs opposition candidate Gauck for president

Conservatives were initially reluctant to support Gauck for fear of losing face and offering a political gift to opposition.

20 February 2012 • 12:14 AMT
Turkey mortified over Dutch footage of Trabzon (Video)

According to Turkish media, the video “succeeds in vilifying the city through a collection of utterly negative shots.”

20 February 2012 • 12:10 AMT
Pro-democracy activists attack Yemeni polling stations

A blast was recorded in the southern province of Aden that was to be used as a polling station for Feb 21 presidential vote.

20 February 2012 • 12:09 AMT
Rio carnival attracts record 2.2 mln revellers

Some 400 street parties have been scheduled for Rio carnival, with Bola Preta street paradeas most traditional.

20 February 2012 • 12:08 AMT
ICRC reps visit hostages in Karabakh and Azerbaijan

Representatives of International Committee of the Red Cross visited war prisoners in Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.

20 February 2012 • 11:58 AMT
Up to 210,000 people in UK to be killed by alcohol over 20 years

The warning comes after British Prime Minister David Cameron promised last week to crack down on excessive drinking.

20 February 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Ties with anti-Iranian forces beneficial but not safe for Azerbaijan

In case of escalation of tensions in the region due to Iran’s nuclear program, Azerbaijan may request for NATO assistance.

20 February 2012 • 11:38 AMT
100 kg of 20% uranium enriched at Iran’s nuclear site

Atomic Energy Organization chief: Iran can enrich uranium with proper quality and turn it into fuel complexes.

20 February 2012 • 11:27 AMT
IT spending in Middle East, Africa to reach $7.41 billion

“The MEA region is highly diverse, comprising countries of different sizes and economic diversity,” Mukesh Chulani said.

20 February 2012 • 11:18 AMT
“Midnight in Paris”, “The Descendants” win WGA top screenplay honors

Writers Guild of America wins boost the prospects for both films to earn the same prizes at Academy Awards.

20 February 2012 • 11:17 AMT
Urbizu’s “No Rest For The Wicked” win Spainish Goya awards

Pedro Almodovar’s “The Skin I Live In” earned the Spain film academy’s best actress prize for Elena Anaya.

20 February 2012 • 11:15 AMT
Armenian Finance Ministry: Feb 20-26 prices for precious metals

From February 20-26, gold purchase price totals 19839.8 (-24.59), release price grosses 21565.00 (-26.73).

20 February 2012 • 11:09 AMT
Russian gas supply to Armenia suspended

Russian gas supply to Armenia through Georgia has been temporarily suspended due to an accident on 61-km pipeline.

20 February 2012 • 10:59 AMT
Antonio Banderas to star as Pablo Picasso

Antonio Banderas will play Pablo Picasso in Carlos Saura’s upcoming “33 dias” (33 Days), about the painter’s emotional turmoil.

20 February 2012 • 10:57 AMT
5,3% growth in Armenian foreign trade volume reported in Jan 2012

In January 2012, foreign trade volume in Armenia grossed USD 345,9 million (AMD 133,9 bln.), increasing by 5,3%.

20 February 2012 • 10:55 AMT
Tunisia conference to host Syrian opposition

“Arab members insists on our presence, despite Russia, China objections,” Syrian National Council representative said.

20 February 2012 • 10:47 AMT
China slams Iran for oil export ban to Britain, France

The European Union enraged Tehran last month when it decided to impose a boycott on its oil from July 1.

20 February 2012 • 10:45 AMT
Chinese court rules against iPads sales

Shenzhen Proview Technology, which registered iPad trademark in China in 2001, claims ownership of the name.

20 February 2012 • 10:29 AMT
4 thous. trustees to represent ANC at parliamentary race – coordinator

Armenian National Congress plans to redouble the number of trustees at precincts bringing the figure to 4 thous.

20 February 2012 • 10:26 AMT
Salehi: Israel attempts to mar Tehran’s ties with friendly states

“These are plots they have hatched to damage our relations with friendly countries,” Iran’s Foreign Minister said.