Russia vows to veto Syria resolution

Russia vows to veto Syria resolution

June 20, 2011 - 12:12 AMT  03:43 GMT
Britain's Prime Minister has said if any permanent member tries to veto it, then "that should be on their conscience".
Nalbandian finishes 2nd at Boodles Challenge

Nalbandian finishes 2nd at Boodles Challenge

June 20, 2011 - 11:14 AMT  03:43 GMT
David Nalbandian has climbed one place in ATP rankings. He will face Julian Reister in the first round of Wimbledon.
Sargsyan, Ahmadinejad discuss bilateral relations on phone

Sargsyan, Ahmadinejad discuss bilateral relations on phone

June 20, 2011 - 11:09 AMT  03:43 GMT
Iran’s President was expected to be in Armenia on June 6 and 7, however, the visit was cancelled at the last moment.

Turkey cracks down on non-Islamic university projects

June 20, 2011 - 11:00 AMT  03:43 GMT
"Erdogan is turning out the light - not all at once, but very slowly," Bedri Baykam, a leading Turkish artist, said.
Ghazaryan, Pizzelli sign contracts with Metallurg Donetsk

Ghazaryan, Pizzelli sign contracts with Metallurg Donetsk

June 20, 2011 - 10:56 AMT  03:43 GMT
The first match the Armenian forwards will play as part of the Ukrainian FC will be a friendly against Ujpest on June 21.
Gandzasar dominate Armenian football championship

Gandzasar dominate Armenian football championship

June 20, 2011 - 10:53 AMT  03:43 GMT
Gyumri’s Shirak played against Banants in Ijevan, the match ending 1:1. The 2010 champions of Armenia, Pyunik, scored over Ararat.

New Kambourian rug shop to open in Virginia in August

June 20, 2011 - 10:47 AMT  03:43 GMT
The new store, of which Mark Kambourian is the sole owner, will carry hard-to-find higher-end pieces that are "not so commercial."
Oil prices fall below $93 as Greek crisis undermines euro

Oil prices fall below $93 as Greek crisis undermines euro

June 20, 2011 - 10:23 AMT  03:43 GMT
In London, Brent crude for August delivery was down 67 cents to $112.54 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.
ICANN okays creation of new domain suffixes by private companies

ICANN okays creation of new domain suffixes by private companies

June 20, 2011 - 10:18 AMT  03:43 GMT
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposal at a meeting in Singapore.

Much still remains to be done to ensure global food security

June 20, 2011 - 10:09 AMT  03:43 GMT
In January 2011, Brazil formally nominated Dr. José Graziano da Silva, currently serving as Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, for the Office of Director-General of the FAO. The nomination is supported by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, and marks Brazil’s first nomination in history to the FAO.
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