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17 February 2012 • 15:36 AMT
Latvia to hold Russian as 2nd language vote

EU could start speaking in Russian, if referendum in Latvia succeeds in making it 2nd official language of the country.

17 February 2012 • 15:32 AMT
Saakashvil: Azeri President is historical figure for Georgia

Georgian President met with Turkish Economy Minster and Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economic Development.

17 February 2012 • 15:16 AMT
Pakistan, Iran to support “Afghan-led” peace process

At Islamabad summit, Pakistani, Iranian and Afghan leaders targetedUnited States for many of the area’s problems.

17 February 2012 • 14:54 AMT
Mi-17V-5 Russian helicopters put into service at Indian Air Force

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

17 February 2012 • 14:47 AMT
Another visit of OSCE MG to region – Mission impracticable

The forthcoming regular visit of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to the region is already calling for comments and all kinds of assumptions about the object of the visit. However, this visit, as well as all previous ones, will not give any new results. It will only be intriguing if Baku once again speaks of the “inadmissibility of France to co-chair the Minsk Group”. But such a development is rather unlikely, since it is one thing to speak following in the footsteps of Turkish politics, and another – to report the French directly. All the more so when Baku understands the futility and ridiculousness of such proposals.

17 February 2012 • 14:39 AMT
Defence to argue mass killer Breivik sane

Breivik admitted to detonating a bomb in Oslo that killed eight people on July 22, and later shooting dead 69.

17 February 2012 • 14:26 AMT
Armenian Deputy FM briefs on Karabakh settlement

Deputy Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan delivered a lecture for members of “Union of Catholic Students” from Austria.

17 February 2012 • 14:19 AMT
Iranian bomb suspect extradition mulled in Thailand, Malaysia

Israeli officials suspect a link between blasts in Bangkok and two incidents in Georgia and India, accusing Iran.

17 February 2012 • 14:18 AMT
13 Russian troops killed in Caucasus clash with insurgents

The fighting broke out when Russian interior ministry forces met resistance from three separate groups of militants.

17 February 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Golden bust of Putin to go on display in Russia

The jewelry company will later use the gold to make heart-shaped pendants; profits from the sale will be donated to charity.

17 February 2012 • 14:00 AMT
Britain, France leaders discuss nuclear energy cooperation

UK PM David Cameron is due to travel to Paris for a bilateral summit, which will also discuss defence cooperation.

17 February 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Armenian envoy meets with Canadian Archivist

Discussion of program of events dedicated to 500th anniversary of Armenian book printing was in focus of the meeting.

17 February 2012 • 13:49 AMT
NASDAQ OMX Armenia, Central Depository announce 2011 outcomes

2011 was quite active in terms of activation of international cooperation and establishing ties with foreign counterparts.

17 February 2012 • 13:32 AMT
Vince Vaughn may swap comedy for action in Lucky Strike

The Wedding Crashers actor is said to be in negotiations to star in Tony Scott’s upcoming action thriller.

17 February 2012 • 13:31 AMT
Til Schweiger makes English-language debut as director

Schweiger is producing the $10 mln Guardians through his Barefoot Films shingle together with Warner Bros. in Germany.

17 February 2012 • 13:30 AMT
ANC urges authorities to stop chasing Hnchakyan Party

ANC issued a statement on decision of RA Ministry of Justice to register the new Social-Democratic Hnchakyan Party.

17 February 2012 • 13:30 AMT
Armenian Relief Society to participate Honda LA Marathon

The marathon covers a 26.2 mile distance starting at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium and ending in Santa Monica.

17 February 2012 • 13:20 AMT
Ben Stiller added to Oscar presenters’ line-up

Stiller next stars in Neighborhood Watch and will direct and play the title character in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

17 February 2012 • 13:17 AMT
Mila Kunis eyed up to portray Jackie Kennedy

John Cusack be cast as ex-President Richard Nixon in Lee Daniels’ The Butler; Hugh Jackman is also up for the role.

17 February 2012 • 13:13 AMT
NA ex-speaker: Armenia must form political institutions

Khosrov Harutyunyan links effectiveness of political decisions with number of factors involved such as NGOs and lobby groups.

17 February 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

From February 6-12, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 26.7 bln, while USD loans amounted to 43.1 mln.

17 February 2012 • 13:10 AMT
Iran confirms plans to boost electricity exports

“Iran is also able to export 50-100 MW of electricity to Lebanon through Syria,” Iranian Minister of Energy said.

17 February 2012 • 12:56 AMT
European partners urge Armenia to hold adequate elections

ARFD member: European partners name strengthening of democracy and holding of adequate elections N1 problem for Armenia.

17 February 2012 • 12:56 AMT
Bağış: I will deny Armenian Genocide in France

Turkey’s EU Affairs Minister stated that nothing will keep him back from denying the Armenian Genocide in France, too.

17 February 2012 • 12:45 AMT
“Cogan’s Trade” Brad Pitt mob pic to be released in Sept

In the film, Pitt plays Cogan, a mob enforcer on the trail of two junkies who robbed a mob-backed card game.

17 February 2012 • 12:43 AMT
UN chief calls for implementation of Security Council resolutions on Iran

“The Iranian authorities must fully comply with relevant Security Council resolutions,” Ban Ki-moon has said.

17 February 2012 • 12:37 AMT
Jennifer Aniston set to star is Tarantino’s Switch

Switch is a prequel to Tarantino’s Jackie Brown crime thriller based on Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch.

17 February 2012 • 12:35 AMT
World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 participants to sign treaty

Over 3000 participants, representing 165 out of International Telecommunication Union 193 member states attended the event.

17 February 2012 • 12:34 AMT
France will never question fact of Armenian Genocide

ARFD member briefed on the address of the Azerbaijani representative in charge of the Eastern partnership program.

17 February 2012 • 12:31 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 389,26 Feb 17

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 389,26 on Feb 17, increasing by 0.13 point compared to Feb 16.