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20 January 2012 • 07:24 AMT
ANC rallies to resume Feb 17

Current President’s resignation and fair elections are priority demands on Armenian National Congress’ agenda.

20 January 2012 • 07:21 AMT
Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti to head Cannes film festival jury

“It is a joy, an honor and a great responsibility,” ,” Moretti said in accepting the festival role, which will run from May 16-27.

20 January 2012 • 07:15 AMT
Washington dislikes Hay Dat policy in U.S.?

Aravot: Hay Dat was urged against pro-Kocharian policy, or else the State Department won’t turn blind eye to certain facts.

20 January 2012 • 07:14 AMT
Head, hands, feet in LA don’t match torso found in Arizona

The man was likely about 5-feet, 8 inches tall and weighed about 180 to 200 pounds, the television station reported.

20 January 2012 • 07:06 AMT
General Motors reclaims world’s top selling automaker title

That places Toyota in the No. 3 slot in 2011 worldwide sales, just behind Volkswagen AG , which sold 8.16 million vehicles.

20 January 2012 • 06:59 AMT
Tigran L. Petrosian leads Armenian men’s chess championship

After beating Hrant Melkumyan at the 8th round Tigran L. Petrosian leads Armenian men’s chess championship.

20 January 2012 • 06:56 AMT
Russian, Azeri FMs discuss presidential meeting on Karabakh

Lavrov and Mammmadyarov discussed preparations for Jan 23 Armenia-Russia-Azerbaijan presidential meeting in Sochi.

20 January 2012 • 06:48 AMT
Turkey gets unofficial promise from UEFA President to host Euro 2020

“Mr. Aydınlar has told me that UEFA President Platini promised him that Turkey will host Euro 2020,” Arslan said.

20 January 2012 • 06:44 AMT
Aronian to face Gashimov in Tata Steel round 6

Magnus Carlsen (Norway), who played in a draw with Anish Giri (Netherlands), has the same number of points.

20 January 2012 • 06:39 AMT
Putin’s rating exceeds 50 percent

Support for Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the leader of Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) has remained unchanged – 9 percent.

20 January 2012 • 06:26 AMT
Turkish FM calls to resume Iran nuke talks

“Date, venue, other issues and the steps that must be taken ahead of the negotiations are being discussed,” Davutoğlu said.

20 January 2012 • 06:08 AMT
U.S. shuts down major file-sharing site

The news came a day after anti-piracy law protests, but investigators said they were ordered two weeks ago.

20 January 2012 • 06:01 AMT
Jackson family drops claim for compensation from doctor

Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for having given the singer an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol.

20 January 2012 • 05:55 AMT
NATO helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, 6 dead

The cause of the crash is still being investigated. The coalition did not disclose the nationalities of those killed.

19 January 2012 • 18:01 AMT
Russia presidential hopeful proposes “economic amnesty”

Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov will introduce an “economic amnesty” to fight corruption in Russia if he wins election.

19 January 2012 • 17:56 AMT
Islamist plot to overthrow govt foiled – Bangladesh army

The plot involved up to 16 Islamist officers raising fears about the prevalence of hardliners in the upper ranks of the military.

19 January 2012 • 17:46 AMT
Yahoo! Screen to feature Sundance short films

The general public will have access to 9 short films from 2012 Sundance Film Fest by visiting sundance.yahoo.com.

19 January 2012 • 17:33 AMT
Unsafe abortions on the rise across the world – report

Over the past 3 decades, about 20% of all pregnancies around the world have ended in abortion, according to the research.

19 January 2012 • 17:31 AMT
Turkish refiner works to cut dependence on Iranian oil

Tupras plans to meet Saudi Arabian oil authorities with a view to switching to alternative crude sources by the summer.

19 January 2012 • 17:11 AMT
Research: Genes determine intelligence throughout lifespan

Maintaining brain health into old age is a key to aging well, including the ability to do everyday tasks and stay independent.

19 January 2012 • 16:47 AMT
Arab League mulls extending observer mission in Syria

”Extending the mission would help the opposition more than the regime,” head of Cairo operations room said.

19 January 2012 • 15:54 AMT
Every 5th adult in U.S. reported to suffer from mental illness

Nearly 46 million American adults have had a mental illness in the past year, a new government report shows.

19 January 2012 • 15:37 AMT
NATO: Russia missile build-up in Baltic Sea “a waste of money”

“Russia’s build-up of military capacity is directed against an enemy that doesn’t exist,” Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.

19 January 2012 • 15:29 AMT
Critics urge high treason trial for 1st USSR president Gorbachev

Trade Union of Russia’s Citizens filed a complaint to the Investigative Committee demanding the launch of a criminal case.

19 January 2012 • 15:25 AMT
Sundance Film Fest kicks off Jan 19 in U.S.

The festival runs through Jan 29 and will feature 117 films – 91 of them world premieres – representing 30 different countries.

19 January 2012 • 15:08 AMT
U.S. Ambassador to arrive in Baku soon

“It is very important for the U.S to have an ambassador in Azerbaijan,” U.S Deputy Assistant Secretary of State said.

19 January 2012 • 14:58 AMT
You Tube to launch short film fest

You Tube is launching a film festival that will play out online and ultimately send 10 finalists to the Venice Film Festival.

19 January 2012 • 14:44 AMT
U.S. presidential candidate Perry ups criticism of Ankara

“Turkish government’s actions undermine its role in an organization like NATO,” Perry’s communications director said.

19 January 2012 • 14:42 AMT
Levon Aronian, Loek Van Wely tie Tata Steel round 5 game

Aronian is leading the tournament, followed by Magnus Carlsen; the remaining round 5 matches are under way.

19 January 2012 • 14:35 AMT
Russia to spend $280 mln to buy new planes for Kremlin

The Kremlin has recently taken delivery on two Tu-204-300 jets from the Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar-SP aircraft maker.