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25 January 2012 • 11:34 AMT
EU official to propose data protecting rules

“We need a robust set of data protection rules in this brave new data world,” Viviane Reding said in a Twitter post.

25 January 2012 • 11:28 AMT
Armen Avagyan appointed as head of NKR presidential staff

On Jan 25, Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Armen Avagyan as head of the NKR presidential staff.

25 January 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Expert: war in Iran fraught with humanitarian catastrophe for Armenia

“In case of hostilities, Iranians will flow into Armenia what may lead to humanitarian catastrophe,” Sargis Asatryan said.

25 January 2012 • 11:16 AMT
U.S. seeks to reconcile France, Turkey

“With both Turkey and France as allies of the U.S., we want to see good relations between them,” Victoria Nuland said.

25 January 2012 • 11:16 AMT
Egyptians mark uprising anniversary

Military generals led by Hussein Tantawi took over from Mubarak when he stepped down on Feb 11, 2011.

25 January 2012 • 11:02 AMT
Israeli, Palestinian negotiators collide during talks

“The Palestinians are preparing the ground for abandonment and for closing the door,” the senior Israeli official said.

25 January 2012 • 10:52 AMT
Medvedev may run for President again in future

“46 is not a serious age to abstain from further political battles,” current Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.

25 January 2012 • 10:49 AMT
Füle: European Commission shouldn’t intervene in Armenian Genocide issue

“I believe that these kind of important and sensitive issues are best handled by historians,” the European Commissioner said.

25 January 2012 • 10:47 AMT
Ukraine urged to follow France’s suit on Genocide issue

Larisa Skorik: French Parliament’s decision proves that France shows greater adherence to human values.

25 January 2012 • 10:34 AMT
Nils Muižnieks elected CoE Commissioner for Human Rights

The Latvian gained 120 of the votes cast by the Parliamentary Assembly at its plenary session in Strasbourg, an absolute majority.

25 January 2012 • 10:27 AMT
Armenia U-19 to play friendly v. Banants

At May 23-28 Italy-hosted elite round, Armenia will face off against Spanish, Belgian and Italian squads in Group 7.

25 January 2012 • 10:25 AMT
Ukrainian expert: Turkey doesn’t fear deterioration of ties with France

Mikhail Pogrebinsky noted that France’s ruling party considers the power and influence of the French Armenian community.

25 January 2012 • 10:22 AMT
Armenia’s economic activity index grows by 5,9% in 2011

Inflation in Jan-Dec 2011 comprised 7,7% against 2010; consumer prices grew by 2,5% in Dec against Nov 2011.

25 January 2012 • 10:18 AMT
Jailed journalist: Dink killers remain free

“I was not surprised when I heard the verdict in Hrant Dink murder case,” Nedim Şener said during a hearing in the OdaTV case.

25 January 2012 • 10:08 AMT
EuFoA: Turkey’s hysteria could hardly be more self-damaging

“The new French law simply brings the prosecution in line with the earlier recognition decision,” Michael Kambeck said.

25 January 2012 • 10:03 AMT
Turkey must declassify Genocide archives – expert

“If willing to play by European rules, Turkey will have to change its policy,” political analyst Andrey Areshev said.

25 January 2012 • 09:52 AMT
Genocide Museum director expects a “parade of Genocide recognitions”

Alexander Iskandaryan: Genocide bill will be signed into law, thus signalling a new stage for Genocide recognition campaign.

25 January 2012 • 09:51 AMT
Gegard Mousasi to clash Mike Kyle March 3

Although it hasn’t been decided if the fight will be for Strikeforce’s vacant light-heavyweight title, it will co-headline the show.

25 January 2012 • 09:31 AMT
Earthquake jolts northern Italy

The Civil Protection Authority said in a statement that there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

25 January 2012 • 09:31 AMT
Baku, Ankara have serious contradictions – Armenian expert

Ashot Melkonyan: the economically developing Azerbaijan is reluctant to accept the role of a “younger brother”.

25 January 2012 • 09:27 AMT
Turkish FM accuses EU of double-facedness

Ahmet Davutoğlu: EU would render totally a different reaction, in event a similar bill was adopted in a different state.

25 January 2012 • 09:23 AMT
Norah Jones teams up with Danger Mouse for ‘Little Broken Hearts’ album

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Jones’ debut, which won the Album of the Year trophy at the 2003 Grammys.

25 January 2012 • 09:23 AMT
Expert says protocols affected Genocide recognition campaign

Ashot Melkonyan: it was suspension of protocols that enabled the passage of Armenian Genocide bill at French Senate.

25 January 2012 • 09:15 AMT
Azerbaijan’s attempt to escape from OSCE MG failed, expert says

Ashot Melkonyan: Azerbaijan’s strive to change the MG format is explained by desire to settle Karabakh conflict by use of force.

25 January 2012 • 09:08 AMT
Expert: Armenian Genocide problem back to political-legal field

No self-respecting historian in the world would dispute the fact of the Armenian Genocide and discuss this matter.

25 January 2012 • 09:02 AMT
Baku to host 2012 Eurovision semifinal draw today

Today, January 25, capital of Azerbaijan Baku will host a draw of 37 contenders of 2012 Eurovision two semifinals.

25 January 2012 • 08:54 AMT
Australian regulators fine Nokia for spamming customers

The regulator said it saw a 370 percent rise in reports from the public about SMS messages believed to be spam in 2010-11.

25 January 2012 • 08:44 AMT
Thousands evacuated in flooding, landslides in Australia

Emergency authorities ordered 4,200 residents of five towns in New South Wales to abandon their homes.

25 January 2012 • 08:27 AMT
Russian TV to air Assange’s show

A spokeswoman for the channel told AFP that RT had the rights to air the episodes of the chat show first.

25 January 2012 • 08:19 AMT
New Zealand judge rejects bail for Megaupload founder

Prosecutors say Dotcom was the ringleader of a group that netted $175 million since 2005 by copying and distributing music.