Theatrical protest staged at Russian embassy in Yerevan

Theatrical protest staged at Russian embassy in Yerevan

December 24, 2011 - 14:47 AMT  20:49 GMT
Protesters installed two garbage cans with inscribed Armenian and Russian coats of arms in from of Russian embassy in Yerevan.
Azerbaijan continues heavy ceasefire violations

Azerbaijan continues heavy ceasefire violations

December 24, 2011 - 14:45 AMT  20:49 GMT
Despite Azeri army’s aggressiveness, NKR forces refrained from retaliatory measures, continuing their military duty.
Genocide bill responds to Turkey’s failure to keep promises - expert

Genocide bill responds to Turkey’s failure to keep promises - expert

December 24, 2011 - 14:20 AMT  20:49 GMT
Anush Hovhannisyan: the story with protocols showed that Turkey has no intention to normalize relations with Armenia.

Iranian activist accuses Baku of “double-standard attitude towards religious freedom”

December 24, 2011 - 14:17 AMT  20:49 GMT
Mir-Qassem Mo'meni: although 98% of the Azeri people are Shiites, they are not free to practice their religious faith and rituals.
Libya expects oil output to return to prewar levels by mid 2012

Libya expects oil output to return to prewar levels by mid 2012

December 24, 2011 - 14:00 AMT  20:49 GMT
National Oil Corp. chairman says Libya's oil purification is currently at slightly more than 1 million barrels per day.
Refugee inflow may become extra burden to Armenia economy – expert

Refugee inflow may become extra burden to Armenia economy – expert

December 24, 2011 - 13:52 AMT  20:49 GMT
“On the other hand, arrival of Iranian businessmen may give a new impetus to Armenia’s economic growth,” Tatul Manaseryan said.
Russian crippled satellite fragment hits residential house

Russian crippled satellite fragment hits residential house

December 24, 2011 - 13:51 AMT  20:49 GMT
In an extraordinary irony, the official said that the house was located on Cosmonaut Street, named after heroic spacemen.
Iran extends contract to export crude oil to Turkey

Iran extends contract to export crude oil to Turkey

December 24, 2011 - 13:13 AMT  20:49 GMT
In early December, the EU imposed new sanctions against 37 Iranian individuals and 143 companies and organizations.
Armenian pharmacist advises to kiss less during holidays

Armenian pharmacist advises to kiss less during holidays

December 24, 2011 - 12:52 AMT  20:49 GMT
Sergey Matevosyan: due to high humidity, the air is particularly abundant with infection, so take care of yourselves.
Armenia faces South Africa at Women's Chess Championship round 6

Armenia faces South Africa at Women's Chess Championship round 6

December 24, 2011 - 12:30 AMT  20:49 GMT
In the 5th round, having smashed Turkey, Armenia gained 4 points to climb to the 6th place. South Africa bottoms the standings.
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