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20 February 2012 • 07:25 AMT
Armenian President, U.S. Congressmen discuss upcoming parliamentary elections

U.S. Congressman urges Armenian government to do everything in their power to ensure fair and credible elections.

20 February 2012 • 07:12 AMT
Turkish university tutor bans headscarf at her lectures

The headscarf ban is mostly attributed to Turkey’s “secular identity”; however, nearly 70% of Turkish women wear the headscarf.

20 February 2012 • 07:06 AMT
French presidential candidate confirms support to Genocide bill

Hollande told the French weekly he is ready to vote for the bill criminalizing denial of Armenian Genocide any time.

20 February 2012 • 07:03 AMT
Yura Movsisyan scores a goal to Serbia’s Radnicki 1923

Krasnodar will meet Ukrain’s FC Kryvbas on February 22 where Armenian fullback Robert Arzumanyan is on try-out.

20 February 2012 • 07:02 AMT
OSCE representative warns against Internet restriction

“Companies, governments and individuals should be truly committed to a free Internet,” Dunja Mijatović said.

20 February 2012 • 06:53 AMT
Eurozone finance ministers gathering in Brussels

They hope this key step can quell mounting suggestions that Athens could be pushed out of the common currency area.

20 February 2012 • 06:52 AMT
British football club supports anti-homophobia campaign

Campaign has been inspired by the late Justin Fashanu who was among the world’s first openly gay footballers.

20 February 2012 • 06:46 AMT
Iran’s naval ships dock at Syrian port of Tartous

Iranian ships were said to be providing training for Syrian naval forces under an agreement signed a year ago.

20 February 2012 • 06:30 AMT
Iberia cancels 107 flights over pilots strike

Customers who bought tickets at travel agents should contact them to arrange changes or refunds, so to speedy these procedures.

20 February 2012 • 06:28 AMT
Turkish-language Zaman paper offices attacked in France

“Attacks and intimidation against a media outlet and its journalists are unacceptable,” OSCE representative says.

20 February 2012 • 06:16 AMT
IAEA delegation arrives in Iran for talks

The delegation, headed by IAEA Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts, arrived in Tehran in the early hours of Feb 20.

20 February 2012 • 06:14 AMT
Russia, U.S. discuss situation in South Caucasus

Michael McFaul, the U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation also took part in the February 17 meeting in Moscow.

20 February 2012 • 05:59 AMT
44 prisoners killed in inmate riot in Mexico

The victims died from makeshift knives and blows, Domene said, adding that no firearms were found among the prisoners.

20 February 2012 • 05:52 AMT
Putin vows more ballistic missiles for army

Russian PM said the ground, sea and air components of Russia’s nuclear triad are stable and sufficient at the moment.

20 February 2012 • 05:32 AMT
Japan posts record trade deficit in January

The January deficit came in at 1,475 billion yen, the highest since records began in 1979, the finance ministry said.

20 February 2012 • 05:19 AMT
N. Korea raises military alert ahead of S. Korea drill

South Korea said the drill, the second of its kind in the area this year, was routine and had passed without incident.

20 February 2012 • 05:17 AMT
Iranian Defense Minister praises his country’s naval might

Ahmad Vahidi said that the Navy’s missions abroad were based on policies aimed at enhancing Iran’s naval capabilities.

19 February 2012 • 15:37 AMT
Dereck Chisora arrested after brawl with fellow boxer in Munich

Chisora and his trainer, Don Charles, were taken from the city’s airport by police as part of the investigation.

19 February 2012 • 14:53 AMT
U.S. security official to persuade Israel against striking Iran – report

Martin Dempsey: Israeli attack on Iran will be “destabilizing,” failing to achieve Israel’s “long-term objectives.”

19 February 2012 • 14:22 AMT
Michael Jackson estate sues ex-manager

The estate claims ex-manager lined his own pockets by persuading the superstar to sign unconscionable contracts.

19 February 2012 • 14:17 AMT
Julian Assange cameos on The Simpsons Feb 19

WikiLeaks’ founder recorded his voice for The Simpsons at secret location outside London where he’s under house arrest.

19 February 2012 • 14:07 AMT
“The Descendants” win Scripter Award, beat out “Moneyball”

USC Libraries Scripter Award recognize the author and scribes of a produced literary work-to-film adaptation.

19 February 2012 • 13:59 AMT
Pro-Gaddafi journalist Hala Misrati reportedly dies in prison, no confirmation yet

The Transitional National Council which is ruling Libya is yet to issue confirmation or denial for this information.

19 February 2012 • 13:55 AMT
Charlie Chaplin birthplace mystery investigated

Silent film star was the target of a spying investigation conducted by British intelligence agency on FBI request.

19 February 2012 • 13:52 AMT
Iran Oil Ministry halts exports to Britain, France

The move comes as an apparent pre-emptive blow against EU sanctions against Iran’s crucial fuel exports.

19 February 2012 • 13:35 AMT
DreamWorks Animation goes Oriental in Chinese market

DreamWorks Animation made an investment in China, ratcheting up Hollywood’s attraction to Asian film market.

19 February 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Frankfurt airport strike to enter 3rd day

The company said it aimed to operate 70 percent of scheduled flights on February 20 by using non-union labor.

19 February 2012 • 13:15 AMT
Will Smith may star in “I Am Legend” prequel

Warner Bros.’ “I Am Legend” post-apocalyptic thriller grossed more than $585 mln worldwide on a $150 mln budget.

19 February 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Syrian blogger released but banned from leaving the country

Razan along with the rest of her female colleagues are said to have been released, but there is no news of the remaining detainees.

19 February 2012 • 12:57 AMT
Armenia’s highways mainly traversable as of Feb 19

Blizzard-like conditions with poor visibility and strong winds were reported on Aparan-Sisian, Yerevan-Gyumri highways.