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07 February 2012 • 12:55 AMT
Andrea Alexandrian appointed to PearlBrite Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Alexandrian is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Armenian Dental Association of California.

07 February 2012 • 12:37 AMT
Berlusconi goes before court in intercepted phone calls case

In Sept, investigative magistrate told prosecutors to request that ex-PM be indicted on charges of “revealing official secrets.”

07 February 2012 • 12:27 AMT
French trade deficit swells to record high

France suffered a record trade deficit of 69.59 bln euros last year, up 33 percent from the 2010 deficit of 51.52 bln euros.

07 February 2012 • 12:19 AMT
2 alleged Syrian spies arrested in Germany

A Syrian and a German-Lebanese double national are suspected of “having spied on Syrian opposition figures in Germany.”

07 February 2012 • 12:16 AMT
Abducted Chinese workers released in Sudan

The construction workers were apparently held as pawns in a dispute between Sudan and rebels allied with the South Sudan.

07 February 2012 • 12:12 AMT
Toshiba’s thinnest tablet goes on sale in UK Feb 15

The 7.7mm-thick, 10.1in 1280 x 800 tablet, announced in September 2011, runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb.

07 February 2012 • 12:06 AMT
Canada marks 20th anniversary of Armenian army formation

Ottawa hosted an official reception dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian armed forces.

07 February 2012 • 11:59 AMT
Italy recalls Ambassador over violence in Syria

The decision followed “firm condemnation of Italian govt for unacceptable violence perpetrated by regime of Damascus.”

07 February 2012 • 11:57 AMT
Russian S-500 air defense system delivery delayed by two years

The S-500 will reportedly have an extended range of up to 600 kilometers and simultaneously engage up to 10 targets.

07 February 2012 • 11:39 AMT
Eduard Arushanyan awarded NKR Honored Worker of Physical Culture

On Feb. 7, Artsakh President signed a decree on making changes in staff of State Commission on Coordinating Housing Programs.

07 February 2012 • 11:36 AMT
Private remittances to Armenia totaled $1 547mln in 2011

Russia keeps the biggest share of remittances to Armenia – $1153,8 mln, followed by the U.S. – $47 mln and Kazakhstan – $18,8 mln.

07 February 2012 • 11:35 AMT
Expert: Russia and France share interests on Turkey

Armenian political analyst Sergey Shakaryants says Russia and France have similar interests regarding ties with Turkey.

07 February 2012 • 11:32 AMT
‘Celebrate the movies in all of us’ – 2012 Oscar show theme

‘Celebrate the movies in all of us,’ is the idea that Academy Award co-producers are asking film lovers to espouse.

07 February 2012 • 11:29 AMT
Nokia accidentally reveals Lumia 900?

Although Nokia apparently meant to talk about the white Lumia 800, its photo clearly shows the front-camera-toting Lumia 900.

07 February 2012 • 11:20 AMT
Lavrov calls on Assad to ensure peace in the country

“Every leader in every country should understand their responsibility. You understand yours,” the Russian FM said.

07 February 2012 • 11:11 AMT
Statue in Turkey removed because of Armenian symbols?

Marble statue with carved images of lion and eagle at Turkish Dumlupınar University hostel entrance was removed.

07 February 2012 • 11:10 AMT
5 killed in Afghanistan shooting

Zulmi Ayubi says the shooter fled. He did not say if the attacker was a police officer or a security guard.

07 February 2012 • 10:51 AMT
London named as possible venue for Candidates Tournament

Chess Federations of Azerbaijan and Bulgaria have recently expressed readiness to organize the Candidates Tournament.

07 February 2012 • 10:46 AMT
ANC will pursue victory in parliamentary elections

People’s Party president Stepan Demirchyan noted ANC plan to garner majority votes during oncoming parliamentary elections.

07 February 2012 • 10:42 AMT
46232 carats of diamond produced in Armenia Jan-Dec 2011

National Statistical Service: 434,5 kg of jewelry was produced during the reporting period against 416,0 kg in 2010.

07 February 2012 • 10:41 AMT
Acer, Lenovo, HP ultrabooks prices go down

Acer’s S3 ultrabook equipped with a hard disc drive has already seen its price drop to US$799 in North America.

07 February 2012 • 10:24 AMT
Xstrata, Glencore agree to a $90 billion merger

Under the terms of the deal, Xstrata shareholders would receive 2.8 Glencore shares for each of their shares.

07 February 2012 • 10:18 AMT
Russian nuclear official says Iran nuke plant secure

Bushehr NPP can resist an earthquake measuring 9 on the Richter scale, plant’s constructor, Sergei Boyarkin said.

07 February 2012 • 10:13 AMT
Areximbank reports 51.2% growth in 2011 credit portfolio

In 2011, loans extended to legal and physical persons grossed AMD 62,004,050 and 12,676,840 thous. respectively.

07 February 2012 • 10:11 AMT
Turk sues Sarkozy, French state and Armenian community of France

Among the foundations sued by Ahmet Karadag is the Karagozyan Armenian Orphanage in Istanbul’s Şişli district.

07 February 2012 • 10:08 AMT
Armenia’s brandy production grows by 21,5% Jan-Dec 2011

National Stat Service: in 2011, production of soft drinks grew by 7,8%, totaling 41218,3 thousand liters.

07 February 2012 • 09:40 AMT
Nikon unveils D800, with 36.3MP sensor incorporated

The D800 incorporates a 51-point AF system with the viewfinder offering 100 percent coverage and 0.7x magnification.

07 February 2012 • 09:27 AMT
Manchester United legend misses Laureus Awards over surgery

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson collected the Lifetime Achievement Award on Charlton’s behalf at the Laureus Sports Awards.

07 February 2012 • 09:10 AMT
Novak Djokovic, Barcelona win 2012 Laureus Sports Awards

Djokovic won sportsman of the year at the ceremony in London, one week after his triumph at the Australian Open.

07 February 2012 • 08:52 AMT
Maldives President resigns, feeling “unable to maintain security”

Nasheed’s office said the policemen had sided with the party loyal to the former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.