Turkey’s ambassador leaves France, lays blame on Paris

December 23, 2011 - 13:24 AMT  14:45 GMT
Tahsin Burcuoglu left from Charles de Gaulle airport outside Paris with his wife on a 7.40am (0640 GMT) flight.
Turkey’s pulling ambassador from France habitual – ARFD member

Turkey’s pulling ambassador from France habitual – ARFD member

December 23, 2011 - 13:22 AMT  14:45 GMT
Kiro Manoyan: passions will run high by the time the bill goes before French Senate; yet Turks will forget all about the tensions soon.
Expert: Armenia remains strongest military force in region

Expert: Armenia remains strongest military force in region

December 23, 2011 - 13:08 AMT  14:45 GMT
“Armenia's might doesn't suggest a threat, aiming at preservation of regional stability,” Richard Giragosian has said.
ARFD: French Senate likely to approve Armenian Genocide bill

ARFD: French Senate likely to approve Armenian Genocide bill

December 23, 2011 - 13:06 AMT  14:45 GMT
Kiro Manoyan: adoption of the bill by French National Assembly will facilitate passage of similar bills in other European countries.
Over 25% of photos, videos captured by smartphones

Over 25% of photos, videos captured by smartphones

December 23, 2011 - 12:58 AMT  14:45 GMT
The percentage of photos taken with a smartphone went from 17% to 27%, a 44% increase from the previous year.
Russian portal froze votes in Yura Movsisyan’s favor

Russian portal froze votes in Yura Movsisyan’s favor

December 23, 2011 - 12:55 AMT  14:45 GMT
“The decision on whether the forward should participate in the final voting will be made together with our readers,” the website said.
GMP standard to be introduced at Armenian pharmaceutical companies

GMP standard to be introduced at Armenian pharmaceutical companies

December 23, 2011 - 12:52 AMT  14:45 GMT
“The initiative will promote competitiveness of Armenia-manufactured products at foreign markets,” a healthcare official said.
Armenian diplomacy takes upper hand in 2011 – expert

Armenian diplomacy takes upper hand in 2011 – expert

December 23, 2011 - 12:37 AMT  14:45 GMT
“For the first time in the history of the country, Armenia’s diplomacy proved stronger than Turkey’s,” Richard Giragosian said.

Armenians of Georgia rally to thank France for Genocide bill adoption

December 23, 2011 - 12:35 AMT  14:45 GMT
Assembly of Tbilisi Armenians will hold appreciation “Merci” rally over success of France’s Genocide bill.
Michelangelo collection available on iPad

Michelangelo collection available on iPad

December 23, 2011 - 12:15 AMT  14:45 GMT
"The compositions were written on single sheets of paper which were later compiled into a sort of note-book," the Vatican said.
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