Strong earthquake hits Japan, no risk of tsunami

September 15, 2011 - 13:31 AMT  21:49 GMT
Nearly 20,000 people died or were left missing across Japan's northeastern coast after a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11.
Armenian government to reduce gas payments for vulnerable families

Armenian government to reduce gas payments for vulnerable families

September 15, 2011 - 13:26 AMT  21:49 GMT
The government will compensate natural gas costs to ArmRosGasprom in the framework of vulnerable families outreach program.

All-Armenian Conference to host over 500 participants

September 15, 2011 - 13:11 AMT  21:49 GMT
A National Declaration will be adopted upon completion of the event, representative of the Armenian Diaspora Ministry said.
Aghasi Aghasyan wins European under 23 title

Aghasi Aghasyan wins European under 23 title

September 15, 2011 - 12:14 AMT  21:49 GMT
Lifting 148kg in the snatch and 180kg in the clean & jerk, Aghasyan won the title with a total of 328kg in Bucharest.

Israeli embassy in Jordan cleared out ahead of anti-Israel protest

September 15, 2011 - 12:09 AMT  21:49 GMT
The reports say there are fears the embassy in the Jordanian capital could be assaulted like the embassy in Egypt last week.
Free Orange WiFi corners to be opened at 4 Armenian universities

Free Orange WiFi corners to be opened at 4 Armenian universities

September 15, 2011 - 12:05 AMT  21:49 GMT
The initiative is implemented as part of Internet without Borders program to satisfy the need for internet resources in education process.

French, UK leaders to visit Libya

September 15, 2011 - 11:25 AMT  21:49 GMT
Libya would start exporting crude oil within ten days and could produce 1 million barrels a day within six months.
Armenia squad for European Team Chess Championship announced

Armenia squad for European Team Chess Championship announced

September 15, 2011 - 11:23 AMT  21:49 GMT
Men's team will be represented by Levon Aronian, Sergei Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian, Gabriel Sargissian and Robert Hovhannisyan.
Elina Danielian still 11th at Grand Prix

Elina Danielian still 11th at Grand Prix

September 15, 2011 - 11:12 AMT  21:49 GMT
In the 8th round, the Armenian grandmaster will play against Batkhuyag Munguntuul of Mongolia, who is currently 9th.

Crescenta Valley Armenians commemorate 9/11 victims

September 15, 2011 - 11:01 AMT  21:49 GMT
The CV Armenian Community Center Chairman, Arick Gevorkian presented a “Certificate of Honor” to Fire Captain Rudolph Woody.
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