NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has reportedly discovered evidence of complex organic compounds on the surface of Pluto.

Members of the team will travel Dec 27 to Homs, a focal point of the government’s crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations.

Professionals believe the landmark natural gas project deal between Turkey and Azerbaijan threatens Nabucco’s future.

Japan’s response to Fukushima crisis was flawed by poor communication and delays in releasing data on dangerous radiation leaks.

Last year, Anonymous launched retaliatory attacks on companies perceived to be enemies of the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks.

“As we enter 2012, it seems the word that best describes the outlook for the UK economy is ‘bleak’,” Tony Dolphin said.

Apple managed to fix some of their supply chain issues that they were experiencing in the past few months.

“Israel will receive deadly strikes from Iran which will make it unstable,” Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said.

Ms. Marcela Maria Nikodemos, the Ambassador of one of the most colorful and flamboyant countries of the world, Brazil, shared her memories, impressions of Armenia and expectations in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net.
“I’m a career diplomat, and almost all ambassadors in Brazil are professional diplomats. I was a deputy chief of the mission in Lima, Peru. I was offered ambassadorial post, and some days after I learnt of having been assigned to Yerevan,” Mrs. Ambassador said.

Iranian’s Deputy FM: we’re not shocked by international sanctions – we’ve been under the sanctions for the past 30 years.

Turkish dimplomats were instructed to continue with anti-Kurdish policy line while upholding democracy principles.

“We will continue active efforts towards political solution to the conflicts in CIS area,” Sergey Lavrov said.

With 6000 police officers revealed to be using social networks, the ban was imposed to prevent a leak of secret information.

The list of countries to participate in May 22-24 semifinals of Eurovision 2012 Song Contest will be determined at the draw.

“A country that suppresses its own history is a ticking bomb,” Süddeutsche Zeitung German daily said.

“It’s always good to take an honest look at your history.” professor of international law Larissa van den Herik said.

Armenia’s First Deputy Defense Minister met a delegation led by the Deputy Head of OSCE Office in Yerevan Carel Hofstra.

“Iran will develop and maintain its accomplishments achieved despite the most difficult circumstances,” Ahmad Vahidi said.

The state budgetary expenditures grew by 7,3% (AMD 54.2 bln) compared to January-November 2010.

With the challenges and responsibilities that the profession of a diplomat entails, the society often sees them as mere missionaries, with their human sides left in the shadow. In a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Lebanese Chargé d’Affaires a.i. to Armenia Ziad Atallah agreed to share his impressions and experiences in the country.

Arms control, implementation of bilateral agreements in defense sector, CFE were among issues on discussion agenda.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky: Turning a blind eye to 1,5 million people who’ve fallen victim to 1915 massacres would be blasphemous.

From Dec 26-Jan1 purchase price of gold totals AMD 18387.86 (-150.01), release price 19823.76 (-163.05).

Ze’ev Elkin: I’m embarrassed that the Knesset has yet to fulfil its “basic responsibility” in recognizing the Armenian Genocide.

Euro exchange rate totaled AMD 501,07 increasing by 0.15 point; the exchange rate of the Russian ruble totaled AMD 12,32.

Christine Lagarde: It would be useful for Europeans to speak with a single voice and announce a simple and detailed timetable.

Stepan Safaryan: Armenia’s regional importance over the past year increased regardless, or rather, in spite of authorities’ actions.

Armenian-Turkish normalization process started on RA President Serzh Sargsyan’s initiative in fall 2008.

Karen Bekaryan characterized the oncoming elections as a probation period for the country on the way to European integration.

At FIDE Women’s World Team Championship, Armenia squad is placed 7th with 6 points; Vietnam is 8th with 5 points.