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20 September 2019 • 12:05 AMT
Queen Elizabeth congratulates Armenia on Independence Day

Her Majesty the Queen has sent a congratulatory message to President Armen Sarkissian on the country’s Independence Day.

20 September 2019 • 10:49 AMT
Alcohol-producing gut bacteria could cause liver damage

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the build-up of fat in the liver due to factors other than alcohol.

20 September 2019 • 09:50 AMT
Smoking wins over food, says new study

Many people think that smokers who are not smoking for a while tend to eat more instead, but a new study says not.

20 September 2019 • 08:56 AMT
Antidepressant “reduces anxiety symptoms first’

A commonly-prescribed antidepressant reduces anxiety first and has a smaller effect on depressive symptoms weeks later.

20 September 2019 • 08:26 AMT
Study signals new era of precision medicine for children with cancer

Although few children on the study went on to receive adult drugs, those who did receive targeted therapies had significant benefits.

20 September 2019 • 07:50 AMT
Pompeo says US building anti-Iran coalition

The U.S. said it was building a coalition to deter Iranian threats following a weekend attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.

20 September 2019 • 07:36 AMT
Russia, China veto UN resolution calling for truce in Syria

Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for a truce in the region of Idlib

20 September 2019 • 07:16 AMT
Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister meeting in NYC on Sept 23

Mnatsakanyan will travel to the U.S. to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

20 September 2019 • 06:45 AMT
French actor of Armenian descent Charles Gérard dies aged 96

French actor of Armenian descent Charles Gérard died September 19 at the age of 96, Figaro reports.

20 September 2019 • 06:36 AMT
Biden says U.S. must reaffirm its record on Armenian Genocide

As a Senator, Joe Biden consistently supported issues of special concern to Americans of Armenian heritage.

19 September 2019 • 14:43 AMT
Armenia climb two spots in latest FIFA ranking

Belgium tops the ranking and is closely followed by France and Brazil, according to the report compiled by the Federation.

19 September 2019 • 14:28 AMT
U.S. Embassy will spend $100,000 to conserve Sanahin Monastery

A UNESCO site, Sanahin represents the epitome of Armenian religious architecture between the 10th and 13th centuries.

19 September 2019 • 12:48 AMT
Kindergarten in border village getting a modern heating system

The Armenian border village of two schools, two kindergartens, a house of culture and an art school.

19 September 2019 • 11:56 AMT
Burj Khalifa to light up in Armenian flag colors on Independence day

A Facebook post by the Armenian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates broke the news September 19.

19 September 2019 • 11:14 AMT
HayPost cancels postage stamp dedicated to religion

Օne postage stamp titled “Religion. The Pontifical Residence” was cancelled and put into circulation by HayPost.

19 September 2019 • 10:56 AMT
Syrian troops withdrawing from eastern Idlib: early reports

According to early reports, the Syrian army is withdrawing troops from the eastern countryside of Idlib.

19 September 2019 • 10:17 AMT
Members of U.S. Congress to visit Artsakh despite State Dept advice

Members of the Congress Jackie Speier (née Kanchelian), Judy Chu and Frank Pallone will travel to Artsakh.

19 September 2019 • 09:54 AMT
NSW Parliament condemns Azeri murderer of Armenian officer

McDermott, who is one of the inaugural signatories of the Australian Friends of Artsakh, was unequivocal in his condemnation.

19 September 2019 • 09:02 AMT
Mahjong linked to improved mental health: study

Mahjong, a tile-based game developed in China in the 19th century, is now played all over the world by millions.

19 September 2019 • 08:35 AMT
Urartu relics unearthed in Iran

Archaeological relics related to the Kingdom of Urartu (860 BC – 590 BC) has recently been found in Anaqizli mount.

19 September 2019 • 07:57 AMT
Armenia opening embassies in Israel, Ethiopia

The Armenian government on September 19 approved the opening of embassies in Israel and Ethiopia.

19 September 2019 • 07:25 AMT
U.S. unlikely to impose sanctions on Ankara: Turkish official

“My expectation is it (sanctions) would not be implemented,” the senior official told reporters in Washington.

19 September 2019 • 07:12 AMT
Scientists gear up for a year trapped in Arctic ice

They have undergone intense preparation for an expedition designed to figure out what a warming Arctic means for us all.

19 September 2019 • 06:53 AMT
VivaCell-MTS, Synopsys Armenia support European University students

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between VivaCell-MTS, Synopsys Armenia, and the European University.

19 September 2019 • 06:39 AMT
Romania Senate declares October 12 as Day of Armenian language

The resolution will enable organizing events celebrating the Armenian language, alphabet and culture in Romania.

18 September 2019 • 14:39 AMT
George R.R. Martin confirms HBO Targaryen show

Martin also revealed that of the original five “Game of Thrones” successor shows HBO was working on, three remain.

18 September 2019 • 14:23 AMT
Armenia: Former police chief appointed PM’s chief adviser

President Armen Sarkissian had earlier signed an order relieving Osipyan of his duties as chief of police.

18 September 2019 • 13:27 AMT
India bans electronic cigarettes

The ban will be imposed through an executive order and will include jail terms of up to three years for offenders.

18 September 2019 • 12:22 AMT
Air pollution reaches fetus-facing side of placentas: study

The concentration of particles was highest in the placentas of women most exposed to airborn pollutants.

18 September 2019 • 10:53 AMT
UN says the world now is home to 272 million migrants

The growing number of migrants has now reached 272 million, outpacing the growth rate of the world’s population.