“The Artist,” also nominated for best picture, grossed $2.3 mln in its 12th weekend of release, for a total of $24 mln.

Galust Sahakyan says he is unaware of ties between parties and sects, dubbing the latter as a core threat to the country.

Belarusian parliament vice-speaker says official number of Armenians living in Minsk totals 10 thous. instead of the 25 thous.

Erdoğan says Sarkozy’s statements during his visit to Armenia proved France’s support for one of the conflicting sides.

From February 13-20 gold purchase price totals AMD19864.39 (-124.96), release price grosses 21591.73 (-135.82).

“Microsoft is investigating a limited compromise of the company’s online store in India,” a Microsoft spokeswoman said.

William Hague: Britain will take an active part in increasing political and financial support to Syria opposition leaders.

Turkey has increasingly been trying to use UAVs against PKK capabilities in an area in its southeast, bordering Iraq and Iran.

After the start of operations in 1970, Metsamor NPP was closed down following the devastating Spitak earthquake in 1988.

Stepan Grigoryan says shift to single-party system will bring about Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement in favor Azerbaijan.

Galust Sahakyan: RPA electoral list will be ready by March 20 after it is debated at a convention on March 10.

Anonymous is continuing their attacks against the Greek government, and will not stop until the people get what they want.

Taliban spokesman says the man’s relatives are just now getting confirmation he died of heart disease in a Karachi prison.

The scandal, which became public in October last year, has caused Olympus’ share price to fall by almost 50%.

Stepan Grigoryan: Russian scenario may repeat in Armenia if the President backs a single political force.

Newspaper columnist Hamza Kashgari, 23, was detained at the Malaysian airport while in transit to New Zealand.

Current mayor of Hrazdan town, Republican Party of Armenia candidate Aram Danielyan won the mayoral race on Feb 12.

Obama’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal to Congress will defer cuts in the deficit until the economy is securely back on track.

The 65th FICSA Council, February 12-17, will tackle such important issues as staff security and safety, salaries, pensions, etc.

RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan underscored the importance for Armenia to hold well-organized elections.

Ricciardi began researching her grandfather’s Armenian heritage and the history of the Armenian Diaspora in 2010.

Turkmenistan was ranked 176th out of 178 countries in the 2010 press freedom index compiled by Reporters Without Borders.

The award was accepted by Eddy Cue, who was recently promoted to senior vice president for Internet software and services.

Novak Djokovic, winner of Australian Open, keeps lead with 13630 points; Rafael Nadal comes 2nd with 10435 points.

With 4 points Melkumyan currently comes 14th, with 3.5 points Grigoryan is 38th, while Akopian is placed 47th with 3 points.

“The total investment Azeri companies have made in Turkey has already exceeded $10 billion,” Faik Bagirov said.

The film released by Armenian documentary filmmakers depicts economic and anticorruption reform implementation in Georgia.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Palestinian President is bonding with a terror group instead of engaging in peace talks.

The two bills highlight tensions between the minority government partners that undermine the chances of gay marriage.

Helicopters buzzed over Islamabad, and hundreds of police blocked roads leading to the court building in the capital.