Erdogan and Obama discussed issues related to the security and development of the Middle East and North Africa.

Edgar Manucharyan recently underwent treatment of the injury that long prevented him from playing.

Taras H. Shevchenko Museum saw the launch of a photo exhibition dedicated to prominent Armenian film director Sergei Parajanov.

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan expressed confidence in further development of cooperation with China.

Symbolically enough, a poplar, or “topol” in Russian, brings up associations with Russia’s ballistic missiles Topol-M.

The one- and 20-dinar notes will be phased out because these images remind the Libyans of the time of the dictatorship.

Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, 32, was killed by a motorbike hitman who put a magnetic bomb on his car in Tehran, Jan. 11.

Arbain has been a frequent target of militants since the U.S.-led invasion that ousted Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein.

Andy Murray continued his preparation for the Australian Open with a straight-set victory over David Nalbandian at Kooyong.

General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will meet with Israeli military officials in Tel Aviv next week.

Aronian – Karjakin, Carlsen – Gashimov pairings have been announced to perform in the first round.

These are the codes that we are interested in acquiring,” said Undersecretary of the Defense Industry Murad Bayar said.

Contest participants are requested to design robots which must study the area during the flight, recognize navigation signs, etc.

The winner team of the Armenian Final will represent Armenia at the Imagine Cup World Final in Australia in July 2012.

In the other bout, WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz defends his title in the co-feature against Henry Weber.

A number of high-level officials have been granted the diplomatic rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.

“The U.S. radar stationed in Turkey is no good for any Muslim country,” Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani said.

The 74th Tata Steel Chess Tournament is being held January 13–29, 2012 in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.

The agency downgraded France and Austria by one notch to double A plus, while it cut Italy Spain and Portugal by two notches.

Nick Smart noted readiness to step up efforts to foster continuation and development of The HALO TRUST-NKR cooperation.

Maria Kursova dominates the women’s championship, leaving Liana Aghabekyan 0,5 point behind.

The delegation would include alongside the Belgian Nackaerts and the Argentine Grossi – the righthand man of IAEA chief.

Frustrated shoppers attacked a security guard after police with megaphones shouted at the 1,000-strong crowd to go home.

“Pizzelli is a qualified player with international experience… He will help strengthen our team’s potential,” Sergey Doronchenko said.

Five helicopters, from the coast guard, navy and air force, were taking turns airlifting survivors still aboard.

Turkish officials may seek more details from Larijani on Iran’s apparent willingness to resume talks with Western powers.

“A peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict is a priority in Azeri policy line,” Ali Ahmadov said.

The sailors, marines and airmen aboard the ships will be reinforced by a general support battalion and attack helicopters.

The committee said it would also begin re-opening roads blocked off by rival forces during the unrest.

In his letter of condolences, Serzh Sargsyan noted the legendary intelligence agent’s selfless service to his native land.