Funeral of Iran's senior dissident cleric turns into opposition rally

Funeral of Iran's senior dissident cleric turns into opposition rally

December 22, 2009 - 16:58 AMT  05:47 GMT
In recent years Hossein-Ali Montazeri has held an unassailable position within the regime that allowed him to criticise its leaders without facing serious punishment.
New military doctrine entitles Russia to first nuclear strike

New military doctrine entitles Russia to first nuclear strike

December 22, 2009 - 16:54 AMT  05:47 GMT
Nikolai Makarov: the new military doctrine articulates current threats and challenges to Russia's security.
World Vision Armenia team members elaborated a program for juvies

World Vision Armenia team members elaborated a program for juvies

December 22, 2009 - 16:37 AMT  05:47 GMT
The program envisages measures to be taken to prevent crimes, elaborate alternative methods of punishment and establish rehabilitation centers for juvenile offenders.
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund to gift furniture to 85 Artsakh schools

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund to gift furniture to 85 Artsakh schools

December 22, 2009 - 15:28 AMT  05:47 GMT
"High-quality school amenities are of course a prerequisite to a productive learning environment," said Ara Vardanyan.
Armen Ashotyan: Ministry of Education implemented all its programs in 2009

Armen Ashotyan: Ministry of Education implemented all its programs in 2009

December 22, 2009 - 15:22 AMT  05:47 GMT
The Minister of Education held a resulting press conference on Tuesday.
Iran  may seek compensation for World War II damages

Iran may seek compensation for World War II damages

December 22, 2009 - 15:20 AMT  05:47 GMT
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: during this period, the Iranian people were subjected to a great deal of pressure and the country suffered a great deal of damages but Iran was not paid any compensation.
Ameriabank to rank among top five banks of Armenia

Ameriabank to rank among top five banks of Armenia

December 22, 2009 - 15:11 AMT  05:47 GMT
Artak Hanesyan: net profit Ameriabank will reach AMD 1.5 billion by late 2009.
British-Nagorno Karabakh All-Party Parliamentary Group was launched in UK House of Lords

British-Nagorno Karabakh All-Party Parliamentary Group was launched in UK House of Lords

December 22, 2009 - 14:58 AMT  05:47 GMT
By initiating the British-Nagorno Karabakh Parliamentary Group, Lord Waverley and Baroness Symons have acknowledged the existence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Simferopol hosts Robert Sahakyants animated films retrospective

Simferopol hosts Robert Sahakyants animated films retrospective

December 22, 2009 - 14:45 AMT  05:47 GMT
Night show of animated masterpieces of the 20th century took place in Simferopol's "Cosmos" cinema hall on December 19 and 20.
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert spending taxpayer's money while lobbying for Turkey

Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert spending taxpayer's money while lobbying for Turkey

December 22, 2009 - 14:37 AMT  05:47 GMT
Dennis Hastert serves as a foreign agent for the Turkish government to lobby against the Armenian Genocide Resolution while spending over $40,000 a month.
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