“I am aware of several cases of improper treatment and incomplete preliminary investigation,” Hrayr Karapetyan said.

“We hope that French President won’t confirm the National Assembly’s decision,” Ogtay Asadov has said.

Presidents focused on the situation in the Middle East attaching importance to establishment of peace and stability in the region.

Armenia Chess Federation Vice President stressed Mokatsyan’s contribution to the development of Armenian chess.

Two suicide car bombs apparently aimed at state security facilities rocked the Syrian capital; the government claims al-Qaeda involvement.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed hope for further development of friendly ties with Armenia.

“I respect the views of our Turkish friends – it’s a great country, a great civilization – and they must respect ours,” French President said.

With leaders from around the world attending the funeral, representatives of Turkey and Azerbaijan were not present.

The UN’s cultural agency says it’s pulling funding over an “unacceptable” article suggesting admiration for Hitler.

Sergo Karapetyan: we should acknowledge the steps to be taken for the project implementation to initiate them in 2012.

“By favoring Baku, Russia will salvage waning ties with Azerbaijan, risking loss of Armenia as a partner,” Arman Melikyan said.

Baku officially launched its bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, revealing a logo inspired by carpets.

Cold storage chamber at Zvartnots airport facilitated export procedures, with total volume of exports reaching 200 tons May-Dec 2011.

Azerbaijani parliamentarian described decision of the French National Assembly as “undue and unfair pressure on Turkey.”

“France massacred an estimated 15 per cent of the Algerian population starting from 1945,” Turkish Prime Minister said.

“Election in Ijevan is a clear message for the Republican Party of Armenia not to be overconfident,” Richard Giragosian said.

Richard Giragosian: with Russia’s strong presence in Armenia, Yerevan has little leverage against Moscow, should it favor Baku.

Kiro Manoyan: Israel’s Knesset Committee for Education, Culture, and Sports is likely to vote in favor of Armenian Genocide recognition.

“A death of an Armenian soldier at the hand of his compatriot is unacceptable,” Richard Giragosian stressed.

Discussion of Meghri hydropower plant construction, as well as other projects are on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit agenda.

“Now they can easily fine Turks denying Armenian Genocide in the territory of France,” Stefan Harabin has said.

“We express our thanks to all those persons who worked tirelessly for the approval of this draft law,” AAE statement said.

Past years have seen production growth in Armenia’s pharmaceutical field, with 20% increase in export volume in 2010.

Tahsin Burcuoglu left from Charles de Gaulle airport outside Paris with his wife on a 7.40am (0640 GMT) flight.

Kiro Manoyan: passions will run high by the time the bill goes before French Senate; yet Turks will forget all about the tensions soon.

“Armenia’s might doesn’t suggest a threat, aiming at preservation of regional stability,” Richard Giragosian has said.

Kiro Manoyan: adoption of the bill by French National Assembly will facilitate passage of similar bills in other European countries.

The percentage of photos taken with a smartphone went from 17% to 27%, a 44% increase from the previous year.

“The decision on whether the forward should participate in the final voting will be made together with our readers,” the website said.

“The initiative will promote competitiveness of Armenia-manufactured products at foreign markets,” a healthcare official said.