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15 February 2012 • 13:17 AMT
U.S. publisher: Bryza’s interview reaffirms his non-professionalism

Sassounian says Bryza’s love for Turkey is big enough to inspire him to stay in Turkey after completion of professional activity.

15 February 2012 • 13:04 AMT
President Hu vows China’s support in EU debt crisis

China’s central bank governor said Beijing “won’t reduce proportion of euro exposure” in its foreign exchange reserves.

15 February 2012 • 12:58 AMT
U.S. “closely monitoring” Syria’s chemical arms stockpiles

There are concerns that Syria’s unconventional weapons could fall into hands of terrorist groups while uprising continues.

15 February 2012 • 12:54 AMT
Russian FM to meet French counterpart for Syria talks

Sergei Lavrov said Russia would not support any resolution “that could legitimize regime change in Syria.”

15 February 2012 • 12:50 AMT
Armenian International Women’s Association to participate in UN panel session

The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will hold its 56th session on February 27.

15 February 2012 • 12:39 AMT
Iranian FM says strong ties with Armenia important to Iran

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan met with Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi.

15 February 2012 • 12:39 AMT
NASDAQ OMX Armenia registers Panarmenian Bank as market participant

As of today overall 32 banks and investment companies are members and market participants at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

15 February 2012 • 12:36 AMT
Israeli PM says Iran’s aggression must be stopped

Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s claims that Iran was behind explosions that targeted Israeli envoys in India and Georgia.

15 February 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Iran cuts oil exports to 6 EU states

The move was made in retaliation for European Union sanctions imposed on the Islamic state’s key export.

15 February 2012 • 12:30 AMT
Marches to raise awareness on domestic violence held in Glendale, Burbank

The purpose of the domestic violence task force is to create a resource center where victims can get help and support.

15 February 2012 • 12:20 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,89 Feb 15

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 388,89 on Feb 15, increasing by 0.27 point compared to Feb 14.

15 February 2012 • 12:15 AMT
Prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Berlusconi

Ex-PM is accused of paying British lawyer David Mills a $600,000 bribe to lie about his business interests.

15 February 2012 • 12:14 AMT
ANC member dubs weather main reason for rally delay

Aram Manukyan says that social tensions and price upsurge are serious sources for bringing people to the square.

15 February 2012 • 12:08 AMT
Italy’s Monti to meet Germany’s Merkel in Rome

Italian Prime Minister and German Chancellor will discuss the latest developments in the euro zone debt crisis.

15 February 2012 • 12:04 AMT
Armenia honors memory of Afghan war heroes

Rally to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan took place in Yerevan.

15 February 2012 • 11:51 AMT
Greek President to give up salary to help crisis

Finance Minister: pending issues in international creditors’ requirements for 2nd bailout will be completed within a day.

15 February 2012 • 11:49 AMT
Education Minister happy to see Kuwaiti students in Armenian universities

Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan received Ambassador of Kuwait to Armenia Bassam Mohammed Al-Qabandi.

15 February 2012 • 11:48 AMT
Tehran summons European envoys to discuss sanctions

Ambassadors from Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Portugal and Netherlands were invited to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

15 February 2012 • 11:38 AMT
ANC member: Oskanian’s joining Prosperous Armenia thoughtless step

On Feb 13, Former Foreign Minister of Armenia issued a statement to announce his joining Prosperous Armenia party.

15 February 2012 • 11:38 AMT
Young Armenian singer from Turkey to perform in NY

The evening is sponsored by Constantinople Armenian Relief Society. Co-chairs are Tamar Kayserian and Hilda Nisanyan.

15 February 2012 • 11:21 AMT
Ukrainian MP demands to arrest Putin

Grigory Omelchenko demanded to detain Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and instigate a criminal case against him.

15 February 2012 • 11:20 AMT
Italy’s economy faces recession

Prime Minister Mario Monti pushed through 20 billion euros in spending cuts and tax increases in December.

15 February 2012 • 11:10 AMT
France’s Sarkozy joins Twitter as election campaign starts

Current president Nicolas Sarkozy is due to face around a dozen opponents in the first round of voting on April 22.

15 February 2012 • 11:10 AMT
Iceland likely to change Eurovision national selection rules

After the top two are chosen, they will perform once again, and televoting will decide about the winner.

15 February 2012 • 11:03 AMT
3rd Megaupload suspect released on bail

U.S. accuses Megaupload of the breach of intellectual property laws, costing copyright owners more than $500 million.

15 February 2012 • 11:02 AMT
Egypt’s presidential election due late May: report

Under new rules approved in a referendum last year, presidents will in future be limited to two consecutive four-year terms.

15 February 2012 • 10:50 AMT
Armenian Defense Minister, U.S. Rear Admiral discuss cooperation

Seyran Ohanyan met with deputy director for Plans, Policy and Strategy at U.S. European Command Mark Montgomery.

15 February 2012 • 10:46 AMT
Sotheby’s to offer magnificent Spanish coins worth $25-35 million

37,895 pieces form the most spectacular collection of coins relating to the Spanish history housed outside of Spain.

15 February 2012 • 10:37 AMT
Ameriabank staff shows best results at EBRD on-line seminar

In 2011 the on-line seminar organized by EBRD brought together 360 employees from 83 banks of 17 countries.

15 February 2012 • 10:28 AMT
Heritage member disfavors majority MPs’ activity

Ruben Hakobyan noted that 29 out of 41 MPs elected through majority system in 2007 never addressed the parliament.