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25 January 2012 • 15:40 AMT
“Occupy” activists protest Davos economic forum

Protesters: the leaders at World Economic Forum are trying to implement new systems to maximize their profits, not to help the world.

25 January 2012 • 15:33 AMT
Liberation: Genocide is crime against all mankind

French Libération newspaper published an article dedicated to the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial.

25 January 2012 • 15:27 AMT
15000 Indians sign national anthem to set Guinness record

India was listed in Guinness World Records Book for “the most people singing a national anthem simultaneously.”

25 January 2012 • 15:17 AMT
Irish govt websites hacked over new copyright laws

A Twitter user associated with the Anonymous hacker group, @AnonOpsSweden, claimed responsibility for the attack.

25 January 2012 • 15:02 AMT
Protests over religious repression spread in China’s Tibetian areas

China’s Sichuan province, which has big populations of ethnic Tibetans has been rocked by violent clashes this week.

25 January 2012 • 14:54 AMT
Latvian FM on Genocide: we share Armenians’ pain

Dwelling on passage of the Genocide bill Edgars Rinkēvičs gave preference to revisiting past than being in politicized atmosphere.

25 January 2012 • 14:50 AMT
LG’s Optimus LTE smartphone sales top 1mln

Debuting in South Korea last October, the phone grabbed sales of 600,000 units in its native country during the first 3 months.

25 January 2012 • 14:40 AMT
Bahrain police fire tear gas at Shiite protesters

Bahrain’s majority Shiites began protests nearly a year ago to seek greater rights from the ruling Sunni monarchy.

25 January 2012 • 14:31 AMT
Remains of 23 people discovered in central Diyarbakir

Human rights activists claim the remains belong to civilian Kurds killed by Turkish security forces during 1990s.

25 January 2012 • 14:30 AMT
Iran ups interest rates to avoid currency crisis

Iran’s national currency, the rial, reached a record low, de facto losing half its value compared to the start of the year.

25 January 2012 • 14:29 AMT
Italian prelate complains of corruption in Vatican – report

Archbishop Vigano used the term “corruption” in a letter to Pope to explain difficulties he faced as secretary-general of Vatican city-state.

25 January 2012 • 14:25 AMT
Britain’s economy dangerously close to recession

Britain’s unemployment rate stands at 8.4%, the highest level for 17 years, following massive cuts to public sector jobs.

25 January 2012 • 14:14 AMT
Armenian U-19 squad loses to Bananats

On Jan. 25, Armenian U-19 team suffered 1:0 defeat by Banants, the only goal scored by Hovhannes Hambardzumyan.

25 January 2012 • 14:08 AMT
Sarkozy son taken to Ukraine’s Odessa hospital

Pierre Sarkozy, who had planned to perform as a DJ at a party, became ill as he traveled to Ukraine from Prague.

25 January 2012 • 13:54 AMT
U.S. Marine spared from jail over Iraq killings

The outcome sparked outrage among Iraqis, adding to anger over other abuses by U.S. soldiers or private security contractors.

25 January 2012 • 13:50 AMT
Russian expert: Sochi statement shows readiness to keep up Karabakh talks

Andrei Areshev ruled out progress in Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, unless the sides shift their stance on Karabakh status.

25 January 2012 • 13:24 AMT
New-born baby in Armenia named “Sarkozy”

The child was named Sarkozy out of gratitude to French leader, who many Armenians have praised for backing the Genocide bill.

25 January 2012 • 13:23 AMT
Lavrov: Russia open to constructive proposals on Syria

The resolution on Syria which Russia proposed to the UN Security Council is still on the negotiating table, FM said.

25 January 2012 • 12:50 AMT
Greece want to complete debt swap deal by weekend

The deal, known as the Private Sector Involvement, or PSI, aims to reduce the face value of Greek bonds by 50 percent.

25 January 2012 • 12:49 AMT
Azerbaijan terminates cooperation with French NGOs

Azerbaijan terminates cooperation with French NGOs

25 January 2012 • 12:44 AMT
CSKA sells striker Vagner Love to Flamengo

In a statement, CSKA thanked Love for his contribution to the club’s success during his seven seasons at the club.

25 January 2012 • 12:23 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 387,74 Jan 25

Deals amounting to $3,1 mln at an average rate of AMD 387.28/USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on Jan 25.

25 January 2012 • 12:22 AMT
Another attack reported in Nigeria

The country’s main northern town has lived in fear amid continued chaos since a coordinated wave of attacks.

25 January 2012 • 11:58 AMT
World’s largest emerald to be auctioned Jan 28

The gem – called Teodora, or gift of God, in Portuguese – was mined in Brazil and sold to an Indian buyer.

25 January 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Dink case judge, prosecutor face investigation after clash

Ending the five-year trial, the Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court sentenced suspect Yasin Hayal to life imprisonment.

25 January 2012 • 11:53 AMT
Sochi meeting turning point in Karabakh settlement – Azeri expert

Mubariz Ahmedoglu: recent Armenian-Russia-Azeri presidential meeting in Sochi is largely different from those preceding it.

25 January 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Syria agrees to extend Arab League observer mission

Muallem said Syria had no choice but to confront the armed groups that the government holds responsible for the violence.

25 January 2012 • 11:46 AMT
Russian, Turkish FMs discuss Karabakh conflict

Detailed discussion of implementing basic principles for settling the situation in Syria was also in focus of the meeting.

25 January 2012 • 11:42 AMT
Valérie Boyer celebrates adoption of Genocide bill

Politicians, entrepreneurs, public figures and cultural workers gathered to celebrate the passage of the Genocide bill.

25 January 2012 • 11:40 AMT
Obama: millionaires should pay no less than 30% in taxes

The president also said that Americans earning over $250,000 per year should also no longer be able to claim special tax deductions.