Hakob Mokatsyan Chess Tournament kicks off in Yerevan

December 23, 2011 - 16:15 AMT  06:28 GMT
Armenia Chess Federation Vice President stressed Mokatsyan’s contribution to the development of Armenian chess.

Over 30 dead in Damascus terrorist attacks

December 23, 2011 - 16:13 AMT  06:28 GMT
Two suicide car bombs apparently aimed at state security facilities rocked the Syrian capital; the government claims al-Qaeda involvement.
Ahmadinejad: no force can alter the map between Armenia and Iran

Ahmadinejad: no force can alter the map between Armenia and Iran

December 23, 2011 - 16:06 AMT  06:28 GMT
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed hope for further development of friendly ties with Armenia.
Sarkozy urges Turkey for mutual respect of views

Sarkozy urges Turkey for mutual respect of views

December 23, 2011 - 16:03 AMT  06:28 GMT
"I respect the views of our Turkish friends - it's a great country, a great civilization - and they must respect ours," French President said.
RA NA vice speaker attends Vaclav Havel’s funeral

RA NA vice speaker attends Vaclav Havel’s funeral

December 23, 2011 - 15:33 AMT  06:28 GMT
With leaders from around the world attending the funeral, representatives of Turkey and Azerbaijan were not present.

UNESCO cuts funding for Palestinian youth magazine

December 23, 2011 - 15:25 AMT  06:28 GMT
The UN's cultural agency says it's pulling funding over an "unacceptable" article suggesting admiration for Hitler.
Agriculture Minister pledges to introduce agricultural insurance in Armenia

Agriculture Minister pledges to introduce agricultural insurance in Armenia

December 23, 2011 - 15:03 AMT  06:28 GMT
Sergo Karapetyan: we should acknowledge the steps to be taken for the project implementation to initiate them in 2012.
Artsakh ex-FM: Russia may resolve Karabakh conflict in Baku's favour

Artsakh ex-FM: Russia may resolve Karabakh conflict in Baku's favour

December 23, 2011 - 14:59 AMT  06:28 GMT
“By favoring Baku, Russia will salvage waning ties with Azerbaijan, risking loss of Armenia as a partner,” Arman Melikyan said.

Baku bids for 2020 Olympics

December 23, 2011 - 14:50 AMT  06:28 GMT
Baku officially launched its bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, revealing a logo inspired by carpets.
Daily export of fruit, vegetables from Armenia reaches 5000 tons

Daily export of fruit, vegetables from Armenia reaches 5000 tons

December 23, 2011 - 14:48 AMT  10:48 GMT
Cold storage chamber at Zvartnots airport facilitated export procedures, with total volume of exports reaching 200 tons May-Dec 2011.
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