On December 22, 2011, French National Assembly passed a bill criminalizing public denial of the Armenian Genocide.

Tehran and Moscow agreed to establish a joint intelligence team to exchange information and plan joint operations.

Anne Sinclair was voted France’s most popular woman in a December poll for an online women’s magazine.

Security sources said the governor was held by al Qaeda’s north African branch, though officials in Algeria haven’t confirmed this.

The conference will include sessions on programs the U.S. federal government has for countering violent extremism.

Iran says to be ready for talks on its nuclear program, which the West believes masks a drive to develop atomic weapons.

Nagorno Karabakh Republic welcomes Great Britain’s readiness to hold a referendum on the future status of Scotland.

Between 5 and 10 inches of snow could hit the Seattle-Tacoma area January 18, according to the National Weather Service.

Awakening Councils mainly comprise Sunni Arab fighters who turned against al Qaeda in late 2006.

Nalbandian was refused the use of HawkEye tracking system at a disputable point in a match vs American John Isner.

Forecasts suggest that Russia’s economically-active population will shrink by 25 million people by 2050.

Ambassador Sukharenko voiced confidence for the January visit to give new impetus to Armenian-Belarusian cooperation.

The market average rate of USD on January 18 totaled AMD 388,25 decreasing by 0.57 point compared to January 17.

Three specialized tax and customs lecture halls were opened at Armenian State University of Economics.

While 28 percent said they believed Turkey’s foreign policy was successful, 21 percent said it was a failure.

“We are only dealing with Syria in those items not prohibited under international law,” Sergei Lavrov said.

The Armenian Orthodox church in the Holy Land celebrates the Nativity of Jesus on January 18 and January 19.

United Nations forecasts inflation for the region to decelerate to 7.8 per cent in 2012, likely to decline further in 2013.

“I believe his paintings are actually a visual music, echoing emotions on canvas,” Shirin Gallery director has said.

In New York and San Francisco, anti-SOPA protestors will take to the streets and protest outside their Senators’ offices.

“Samsung has “never” considered buying the Canadian mobile-phone maker,” a Seoul-based spokesman for Samsung said.

Iran’s Opec representative, Mohammad Ali Khatibi warned that an oil embargo on Iran would be “economic suicide” for the west.

According to Russian FM, Western nations must focus on efforts to revive talks between global powers and Tehran.

At a Grand Slam championship, American John Isner beat Argentina ‘s David Nalbandian 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(5), 10-8.

Ali Akbar Salehi to take part in the 23rd meeting of Iran-Turkey joint economic commission in Ankara in Jan 19.

Artak Shakaryan: Armenian-Turkish Protocols won’t be signed on the threshold of parliamentary elections in Armenia.

Artak Shakaryan believes Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink to have been killed because of his nationality.

The sources said the head was believed to be that of an Armenian American male in his 40s with salt-and-pepper hair.

Candidates needed to meet several requirements and be involved in voluntary humanitarian work while demonstrating leadership.

Sergey Lavrov said that the sanctions on oil exports could stymie efforts to solve the Iranian nuclear standoff through talks.