Street battles raged at the gates of Damascus as President Bashar al-Assad’s troops sought to consolidate their grip on suburbs.

Oakland has become an unlikely flashpoint for American “Occupy” protests against economic inequality that began last year.

On Jan. 30, Edward Nalbandian met with the newly-elected head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan Andrey Sorokin.

A 15-year-old cricket fan in Bangladesh has been killed after being hit on the head with a bat by an umpire, according to local police.

Armenian government hosted a meeting on preparation for Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU talks.

Armenian Ambassador to Italy and Malta Ruben Karapetyan presented credentials to the President of Malta George Abela.

Paul Auster said he had protested the Turkish and Chinese governments for their treatment of journalists.

Hulusi Kılıç noted that France proved its unjust position through adoption of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial.

The West suspects Iran is pursuing weapons technology. Iran insists that its program is for peaceful purposes.

Various names have been linked with the UAE coach’s job, including Dick Advocaat and Frank Rijkaard.

Eduard Sharmazanov commented on Azerbaijan’s parliament vice-speaker Bahar Muradova’s statement.

Tigran Sargsyan: today we live in a period of internal contradictions that result in emergence of crisis.

“I firmly believe that it is of utmost importance that Armenia hold free and fair parliamentary elections,” Vartan Oskanian said.

“Our invitation has already received a positive response from the Syrian authorities,” Russian Foreign Ministry said.

From Jan 30 – Feb 1, gold purchase price totals AMD 19307.38 (+362.13), release price: 20986.28 (+393.62).

Atatürk Airport Director said airline companies called off the flights but added that runways had remained open at the airport.

Levon Zurabyan: if continued, RPA-Prosperous Armenia conflict might lead to free and transparent elections in Armenia.

Head of SCR passenger transportation department said South Caucasus Railway plans to develop service sector for transit passengers.

“Many women footballers in Asia wear headscarves,” Asian Football Confederation acting president Zhang Jilong said.

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 386,77 on Jan 30, increasing by 0.14 point compared to Jan 27.

Armenia goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky confirmed signing a contact with Dynamo Moscow FC in the nearest future.

The Timeline format replaces the existing Profile and Wall. It makes visible every status update and photograph from the past.

Complaints about incompatible add-ons have been common since Mozilla shifted to the faster release schedule.

Resignation of current leader Serzh Sargsyan and snap presidential elections are still a key priority on ANC agenda.

“The first consignment of 20-percent enriched fuel for the reactor will be ready in the coming months,” Salehi said.

Ameriabank offers metal bank accounts and gold structured deposits for those unwilling to keep their funds in euros or dollars.

Class sizes will be limited to 20 in preschool education, 30 in primary education and 30 in other secondary schools.

Azerbaijani parliament vice speaker noted that “every step against Turkey is aimed against Azerbaijan as well.”

“Russia is working to prevent Turkey’s involvement or mediation in South Caucasus conflicts,” Artak Zakaryan said.

A renowned photographer, he has published several books of photography, including Artsakh: a Photographic Journey (1997).