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14 February 2012 • 14:26 AMT
There seems to be no end to President Assad’s confrontation with Arab world

Keeping out of Libyan events, which ended, as we know, in another chaos and civil war, the League of Arab States (LAS) decided to take control over Syria, or rather the Syrian opposition. After the change of power in Egypt, which used to play first fiddle in LAS, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are eager to occupy her place. In fact, they now have the say in making proposals and adopting resolutions on the Middle East.

14 February 2012 • 14:23 AMT
Expert: Yerkrapah Volunteer Union won’t back RPA

Suren Surenyants says Yerkrapah Volunteer Union is unlikely to back Republican Party of Armenia during elections.

14 February 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Princess Diana’s Valentine’s day card for sale

The card was not a love token – instead, it was a practical joke sent to loveless employees at the Royal household.

14 February 2012 • 13:57 AMT
Merkel welcomes Arab League’s stance on Assad regime

The EU supports this stance and we will reinforce you by imposing additional sanctions as well,” German Chancellor said.

14 February 2012 • 13:37 AMT
Construction for Sochi 2014 Olympics to be completed by yearend

The International Olympic Committee is “very satisfied” with preparations for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

14 February 2012 • 13:32 AMT
Bulgaria freezes ACTA ratification

“I denounce in the strongest manner the process that led to signing of this agreement,” Bulgaria’s Economy Minister said.

14 February 2012 • 13:15 AMT
Vartan Oskanian submits application for Prosperous Armenia membership

“The Civilitas Foundation Board will make a decision about my future status,” former Foreign Minister of Armenia said.

14 February 2012 • 13:12 AMT
Bolshoi Theater reconstruction estimated at $1.2 bln

Russia’s Bolshoi Theater reopened with a gala concert on October 28 after six years of extensive reconstruction.

14 February 2012 • 13:08 AMT
AGBU completes board meetings in Geneva

“It had been the practice and tradition of the Central Board to hold its meetings from time to time in Switzerland,” Setrakian said.

14 February 2012 • 13:06 AMT
OSCE rep. ready to strengthen cooperation with Armenia

Armenian National Security Council secretary met with newly-elected head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan Andrey Sorokin.

14 February 2012 • 13:05 AMT
iPad 3 launch date rumored to be March 7

For starters, it’s likely to have connectivity with high-speed 4G LTE networks on AT&T abd Verizon, but not Sprint.

14 February 2012 • 13:04 AMT
Expert: U.S. will foster strengthening of Free Democrats party in Armenia

Karen Kocharyan further forecast Free Democrats’ union with another pro-Western force, Heritage party.

14 February 2012 • 12:54 AMT
India to test-fire Agni 5 ballistic missile

India plans to test-fire the 5,000-km range Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile next month, a top defence official said.

14 February 2012 • 12:52 AMT
Hydro power plants to open in Syunik and Karabakh

Cooperation agreements in the fields of energy and education were signed during the visit of Slovak delegation.

14 February 2012 • 12:51 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,62 Feb 14

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 388,62 on Feb 14, increasing by 0.28 point compared to Feb 13.

14 February 2012 • 12:41 AMT
Adidas Finale Munich ball unveiled at Arena München

The ball’s graphics are inspired by the shape of the Fußball Arena München and they enhance its iconic starball logo design.

14 February 2012 • 12:39 AMT
Expert skeptical over ARFD to gain seats in parliament

Armen Badalyan noted RPA, Prosperous Armenia and ANC as the only political forces to take seats in the parliament.

14 February 2012 • 12:32 AMT
Slovak official hails maintenance of Christian values in Karabakh

František Mikloško: Nagorno Karabakh must develop ties with countries in the fields of culture, education and religion.

14 February 2012 • 12:30 AMT
Russia suspends flights for Su-24 Fencer bombers

The flights were postponed following the crash of Su-24 combat aircraft in the woods of the Kurgan region.

14 February 2012 • 12:28 AMT
Court to determine ex-PM Berlusconi’s sex trial validity

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was charged with paying an underage dancer for sex.

14 February 2012 • 12:28 AMT
Military commissariats to be disbanded in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to enforce the law on “Military Duty and Military Service”.

14 February 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Anonymous attack U.S. tear gas company website after Bahrain protests

Much of the tear gas that billowed through Bahrain’s streets was made by a Pennsylvania-based company.

14 February 2012 • 12:25 AMT
Greece to wring out additional $428 mln in budget cuts

Greece seeks to satisfy eurozone finance ministers mulling over signing off on a rescue package to save the country from default.

14 February 2012 • 12:09 AMT
OSCE PA winter meeting to highlight human rights

Parliamentarians from more than 50 countries will debate arms control, judicial systems and prison reform, counter-terrorism, etc.

14 February 2012 • 11:59 AMT
Eurostat gives “dismal” forecast for eurosone GDP

The worst industrial production index was recorded by Greece (-12.4 %), Luxembourg (-9.6 %) and Portugal (-8.9 %).

14 February 2012 • 11:54 AMT
France’s Sarkozy to announce second-term bid

With only 10 weeks before the 1st round of France’s presidential vote on Apr 22, Sarkozy is lagging in the polls.

14 February 2012 • 11:50 AMT
Rome’s Coliseum damaged due to cold weather

The recent heavy snowfalls and low temperatures that hit most of Europe may have caused the Coliseum’s damage.

14 February 2012 • 11:40 AMT
Expert deems electoral bribery will dominate elections in Armenia

Karen Kocharyan rules out the possibility of gross violations during the forthcoming parliamentary race in Armenia.

14 February 2012 • 11:39 AMT
Jailed Turkish publisher appeals to ECHR

The KCK trial is going to be the case with the largest number of suspects in Istanbul since the military coup of 1980.

14 February 2012 • 11:33 AMT
Meryl Streep to receive Berlinale lifetime achievement award

The prize giving is 2 days after the actress picked up Britain’s top cinema honour, for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher.