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09 February 2012 • 13:39 AMT
Famed French parfumier Guerlain faces trial over “facial slur”

The 75-year-old heir to one of the world’s oldest perfume faces up to six months in prison and a 22,500 euro fine.

09 February 2012 • 13:37 AMT
Arab League mulls recognising Syrian opposition

The move comes as Syrian President continues to shell Homs and its neighbourhood, leaving hundreds dead.

09 February 2012 • 13:31 AMT
Quarter of EU’s population at risk of poverty – study

115 mln Europeans live in severe material deprivation or where adults worked less than 20 % of their total work potential.

09 February 2012 • 13:11 AMT
20th anniversary of Armenian army formation marked in Tbilisi

Tbilisi hosted a series of events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian armed forces.

09 February 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Ammo, food, hospital supplies run desperately low in Homs

Since Feb 5, around 500 shells a day rained down on the neighborhood, killing men, women and children in their homes.

09 February 2012 • 13:03 AMT
U.S. officials confirm Mossad involvement in Iran scientists murders

The MEK has said it has renounced violence, but Iranian officials say that is not true, that killings of Iranians continue.

09 February 2012 • 12:48 AMT
Air Canada reports C$80mln 4Q net loss

On a full year-basis, the company expects its system capacity to remain flat to rising 1.5 percent above 2011 levels.

09 February 2012 • 12:32 AMT
Elizabeth Taylor collection items sold for over $183 million

The daughter of a London art dealer, Taylor amassed a substantial collection of 19th and 20th century art.

09 February 2012 • 12:21 AMT
Gohar Grigoryan joins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

A Paramus resident, Grigoryan possesses “extensive knowledge” of the local housing market, said a company spokesperson.

09 February 2012 • 12:18 AMT
Book on Armenians in Ottoman Empire presented in Yerevan

Yerevan hosted a presentation ceremony of the book titled “Armenians’ input to the Ottoman Empire” by Hasmik Stepanyan.

09 February 2012 • 12:16 AMT
Russian official deems visit to Armenia quite productive

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev.

09 February 2012 • 12:07 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,71 Feb 9

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 388,71 on Feb 9, increasing by 0.34 point compared to Feb 8.

09 February 2012 • 12:03 AMT
Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan to perform in Oklahoma

Hakhnazaryan took First Prize and the Gold Medal in the cello portion of the competition, held last summer in Moscow.

09 February 2012 • 11:45 AMT
Turkish journalist: Egemen Bagis remarks on Genocide “provocative”

“Turkey’s EU Affairs Minister picked a wrong place and time to refer to Armenian Genocide,” Kadri Gursel said.

09 February 2012 • 11:43 AMT
Google may open retail store in Dublin

The Google Store would be open to the public and sell unspecified “Google merchandise,” Google’s Irish unit said.

09 February 2012 • 11:36 AMT
British PM comments on England coach’s resignation

David Cameron: I think Fabio Capello was a good coach and a good man. I don’t think he was right about the John Terry issue.

09 February 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Berlinale Film Fest to open with “Farewell, My Queen”

Films screening out of competition include the seductive costume drama “Bel Ami,” with Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman.

09 February 2012 • 11:30 AMT
Hovnanian School in NJ to mark 35th anniversary

The Hovnanian School was founded in 1976 by a number of individuals, led by Vahakn and Hasmig Hovnanian.

09 February 2012 • 11:19 AMT
Germany expels four Syrian diplomats accused of spying

Syria’s ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Ministry the same day and told that Berlin cannot tolerate such activities.

09 February 2012 • 11:07 AMT
Rep Schiff to be honored by Armenian Bar Association

Representative Adam Schiff has served in Congress since 2001, representing Glendale and surrounding communities.

09 February 2012 • 11:04 AMT
Genocide bill author offers to renew attempts if motion is rejected

Valerie Boyer may contact President’s administration if the Constitutional Council declares the Genocide bill unconstitutional.

09 February 2012 • 11:00 AMT
Armenian govt finances purchase of electronic signatures

On Feb. 9, Armenian government passed a decision to allocate AMD 10,5 mln. to government staff in 2012 first quarter.

09 February 2012 • 10:56 AMT
U.S. travel agency sues Russia’s Aeroflot

Riviera refused to pay and then had to concede wholesale rights to Downtown Travel, although it retained rights to retail sales.

09 February 2012 • 10:52 AMT
Guus Hiddink looks to replace England coach

Former Socceroos manager is interested in becoming the next England boss following Fabio Capello’s resignation.

09 February 2012 • 10:49 AMT
LiveJournal blogging host unavailable

“No information as to functioning errors or access issues has yet been provided,” LiveJournal Russia CEO said.

09 February 2012 • 10:49 AMT
Google+ for Android gets update

The new version is said to come with massive performance improvements across the app, while also packing few new features.

09 February 2012 • 10:24 AMT
First match in Euro 2012 stadium called off

The much-awaited footballing debut of Poland’s Euro 2012 stadium has been pushed back for security reasons.

09 February 2012 • 10:06 AMT
Ankara reveals classified Dersim archives

The 1st doc contains a secret correspondence between the leader of Dersim’s Kurdish rebellion and Turkish authorities.

09 February 2012 • 09:50 AMT
Six bands to be added to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012

The Blue Caps, the Comets, the Crickets, the Famous Flames, the Midnighters and the Miracles will be inducted in April.

09 February 2012 • 09:47 AMT
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office pledges to contribute to conflict settlement

Eamon Gilmore also met U.S. Deputy Secretary of State. He will address the UN Security Council in New York on Feb 10.