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10 January 2019 • 11:14 AMT
Russia cordons off Syrian waters for military drills

The drills will see the area closed off to both ships and civilian aircraft between 10 am and 6 pm Moscow time.

10 January 2019 • 10:05 AMT
ECtHR rules Azerbaijan must pay €15,000 to investigative reporter

The case concerned an alleged smear campaign against a well-known journalist, Khadija Rovshan qizi Ismayilova.

10 January 2019 • 09:51 AMT
Moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of atrial fibrillation

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of different degrees of alcohol consumption on atrial remodeling.

10 January 2019 • 09:27 AMT
Passenger traffic in Armenian airports grew 12% in 2018

Passenger traffic in Armenian airports grew by 11.9% in 2018 against 2017, Armenia” International Airports CJSC reveals.

10 January 2019 • 09:00 AMT
France says EU sanctions won’t affect Iran diplomatic missions

The spokesperson said the sanctions were imposed by the European Council on a state organ and two individuals.

10 January 2019 • 08:23 AMT
Kim Kardashian “gets more letters from inmates asking for assistance”

The KKW Beauty founder was the force behind getting convict Alice Marie Johnson freed from prison in June 2018.

10 January 2019 • 07:58 AMT
Sleep quality linked to Alzheimer’s in new study

Scientists studied 119 people. 80% had no thinking or memory problems, while the rest had only mild problems.

10 January 2019 • 07:33 AMT
Pro-Armenian Congressman will chair House Foreign Affairs Committee

Engel took a lead role in supporting Artsakh regional peace by working closely with former Chair Ed Royce.

10 January 2019 • 07:13 AMT
Seismic Service refutes reports on looming earthquake in Armenia

According to the Seismic Protection Territorial Service, there is no basis for disseminating such information.

10 January 2019 • 06:43 AMT
Syria intelligence chief allegedly visits Saudi Arabia

A report said Saudi Arabia is preparing to mend ties with Syria amid reports of the Arab League lifting Syria’s suspension.

10 January 2019 • 06:23 AMT
Armenian American Mari Manoogian sworn into Michigan legislature

Manoogian received the endorsement of ANCA and support of the ANC of Michigan throughout her campaign.

09 January 2019 • 14:16 AMT
New research to study whether cannabis can help lower cholesterol

So far, scientists haven’t reached a conclusive verdict about whether cannabis can lower cholesterol.

09 January 2019 • 13:21 AMT
Kidnappers demand cryptocurrency for Norway businessman’s wife

Broadcaster NRK said the ransom had been demanded in an equivalent amount of the cryptocurrency Monero.

09 January 2019 • 12:54 AMT
Armenia improves standing in 2018 Democracy Index by 8 notches

The report says recent developments also resulted in a vast improvement in citizens’ perception of corruption.

09 January 2019 • 12:24 AMT
Turkish-backed rebels surrender last positions in Idlib

They agreed to hand over all of their territories to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in the Shashabo Mountain and Al-Ghaab Plain.

09 January 2019 • 12:02 AMT
Iran says EU “not honest in countering terrorism”

Europe sanctioned an Iranian intelligence service, connecting it to taking some actions in Europe.

09 January 2019 • 11:07 AMT
Kim Kardashian and Kanye’s fourth child’s gender reportedly revealed

Multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE that the couple’s fourth child on the way, via surrogate, is a son.

09 January 2019 • 10:04 AMT
Henrikh Mkhitaryan under Milan’s radar: report

Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is under the radar of Milan, according to publications on Italian news website.

09 January 2019 • 09:32 AMT
Yerevan among 7 budget-friendly European destinations for 2019

Yerevan is one of the “less obvious, under-appreciated and as-yet-unspoilt spots for your European travels.”

09 January 2019 • 08:55 AMT
New breath test could help detect cancer

“We urgently need to develop new tools which could help to detect and diagnose cancer earlier,” Rebecca Fitzgerald said.

09 January 2019 • 08:39 AMT
Five insomnia types revealed in new research

The insomnia types did not differ at all on sleep complaints like difficulty falling asleep vs early morning awakening.

09 January 2019 • 07:36 AMT
Russian warship heads to Syria from Black Sea

LSTM Tsezar Kunikov of the Russian Black Sea Fleet transited the Bosphorus Strait en route for the Syrian port-city of Tartous.

09 January 2019 • 07:25 AMT
2000 Indians received residency status in Armenia in 2018

The Migration Service of Armenia has unveiled data about the number of the citizens of India who currently reside in Armenia.

09 January 2019 • 06:48 AMT
Arsenal’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins December Goal of the Month award

Mkhitaryan found goalkeeper Alex McCarthy’s net twice but Arsenal were unable retain their unbeaten run.

09 January 2019 • 06:33 AMT
Innovative activism makes a difference in Armenia: The Guardian

“Anyone still convinced that all is doom and gloom in the post‑Soviet era should pay a visit,” the author says.

08 January 2019 • 14:47 AMT
HBO boss teases he has seen all the final ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes

Richard Plepler was in possession of the best cocktail party gossip of all at the cabler’s post-Golden Globes bash

08 January 2019 • 13:55 AMT
Ankara asks Washington to hand over U.S. bases in Syria

The fresh row between the two Nato allies broke out as US national security adviser John Bolton was in Ankara.

08 January 2019 • 13:19 AMT
Turkish-backed rebels struggle to hold ground in Syria: report

HTS has captured another group of villages in the province, putting them at the outskirts of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man.

08 January 2019 • 12:29 AMT
Drinking coffee could help you lose weight

Ask any coffee lover and they will tell you how drinking a cup of hot coffee is important for them to kick-start their mornings.

08 January 2019 • 12:04 AMT
Armenian conscripts can now use phones while serving in the army

According to regulations, the handsets must lack video, recording, photographing features and access to Internet.