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10 February 2012 • 13:10 AMT
Russian officer gets 13 yrs in jail over spying for CIA

Lt.-Col. Vladimir Nesterets pleaded guilty to charges of passing classified data about missile tests to the CIA for money.

10 February 2012 • 13:09 AMT
Gazprom may participate in Cyprus shelf tender

Earlier, Cyprus President said that the country expected Russian energy firms would be interested in shelf development.

10 February 2012 • 13:01 AMT
India test-fires missile interceptor

India successfully launched an interceptor missile to destroy incoming target missile in a direct hit at an altitude of 15 km.

10 February 2012 • 12:59 AMT
Switzerland releases $3.3 mln for Assad’s cousin

Hafez Makhlouf was barred from entering Switzerland in January as part of sanctions against the regime of Assad.

10 February 2012 • 12:58 AMT
Armenian MPs to observe presidential elections in Russia

NA vice-speaker Eduard Sharmazanov RPA member Gagik Melikyan are included in CIS observer delegation.

10 February 2012 • 12:57 AMT
Levon Minasian’s The Piano to be screened at disability film festival

Picture This showcases films about disability and films that were produced, directed or written by people with disabilities.

10 February 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Exiled Syrians in Germany urge ban of deportations

Germany expelled four Syrian diplomats after arrest of 2 men on suspicion of spying on exiled Syrian dissidents in Germany.

10 February 2012 • 12:29 AMT
Armenian expert: China won’t join sanctions against Iran

Rudik Yaralyan says through its policy line, China is trying to file pressure on Iran to secure cheap oil in future.

10 February 2012 • 12:11 AMT
Washington policy on Genocide undermines U.S. morals – journalist

The article by Tasbeeh Herwees depicts recent developments over the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial.

10 February 2012 • 11:57 AMT
Mount Lokon volcano in Indonesia erupts

Residents to the east of the crater within a 3.5-kilometre radius have been advised to vacate their homes.

10 February 2012 • 11:56 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,69 Feb 10

The market average rate of USD on February 10 totaled AMD 388,69 decreasing by 0.02 point compared to February 9.

10 February 2012 • 11:55 AMT
Somali pirates take 21 Filipino sailors hostage

There are reportedly almost 50 Filipino sailors on board four vessels currently held by Somali pirates.

10 February 2012 • 11:55 AMT
25 killed, 175 wounded in Syria’s Aleppo blasts

The blasts were first in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, which has been relatively quiet since uprising against Assad’s regime.

10 February 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Malaysian police detain Saudi writer over Prophet Mohammad tweets

Saudi columnist posted comments on Twitter to mark the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday, drawing outraged comments.

10 February 2012 • 11:51 AMT
More non-Muslim foundations in Turkey ask to return their properties

Nineteen non-Muslim foundations applied to the VGM recently for 57 immovable properties, particularly their cemeteries.

10 February 2012 • 11:28 AMT
Yemen’s Saleh to leave U.S. Feb 18

Yemen’s outgoing President Saleh’s departure from the U.S. follows pressure from Yemeni activists and U.S. media.

10 February 2012 • 11:26 AMT
Uganda govt denies backing anti-gay bill

The bill, reintroduced by Ugandan legislator, proposes death penalty for homosexual acts and life term for other offences.

10 February 2012 • 11:05 AMT
Telsa unveils Model X with falcon-wing doors

The Model X, which is built on a slightly elongated version of the Model S platform, has a full third row.

10 February 2012 • 11:05 AMT
European Union seeks India help on Iran

Van Rompuy: we’ll ask PM Singh to use India’s leverage towards Iran to help bring Tehran back to the negotiating table.

10 February 2012 • 11:03 AMT
China to send envoy to Iran for nuclear talks

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin reiterated Beijing’s emphasis on diplomacy over sanctions to resolve the issue.

10 February 2012 • 10:47 AMT
Baku allocates USD 63 mln for 2012 Eurovision

Azerbaijan will allocate AZN 50 mln ($63 mln) from state budget to organization of 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.

10 February 2012 • 10:28 AMT
Iranian diplomat welcomes peace efforts in Syria

Iran welcomes any move to prevent damage to the Syrian people and promote reform, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said.

10 February 2012 • 10:19 AMT
Exert says U.S. will use Azerbaijan’s territory in case of war with Iran

Ruben Safrastyan: through cooperation with the U.S., Azerbaijan will attempt to settle Karabakh conflict in its favor.

10 February 2012 • 10:13 AMT
Expert: Turkey will use U.S.-Iran war to resolve Genocide issue

Ruben Safrastyan further stressed the need for Armenia to continue developing ties with Iran in all possible scenarios.

10 February 2012 • 10:10 AMT
Attempt on Pope Benedict XVI’s life planned?

Almost all Italian online media are in a frenzy about a letter to be revealed in one of Italy’s largest national dailies.

10 February 2012 • 10:05 AMT
Paul McCartney’s star added to Walk of Fame

McCartney paid tribute to the “three boys” – John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who helped make him famous.

10 February 2012 • 10:03 AMT
Lebanon masses troops along Syria border

Syrian troops in recent months have mined the border with Lebanon to prevent smuggling through illegal crossings.

10 February 2012 • 10:02 AMT
Russia’s ex-finance minister predicts 2-3 more years of eurozone crisis

As for gold, Kudrin wrote that it is overrated and gold prices might grow in the short-term but will decline after that.

10 February 2012 • 09:47 AMT
RPA, Orinats Yerkir and Heritage join European People’s Party

Republican Party of Armenia, Orinats Yerkir and Heritage opposition party have become members of European People’s Party.

10 February 2012 • 09:44 AMT
Anonymous launches “crusade” against Israel?

The video concludes that Israel “is unworthy to exist in your current form, and will therefore face the wrath of Anonymous.”