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French Senate to vote on Genocide bill this month

French Senate to vote on Genocide bill this month

January 4, 2012 - 18:49 AMT  03:26 GMT
Turkey has withdrawn its ambassador to Paris, but officials say he may return shortly in order to lobby against the bill.
Apple announces date for publishing Q1 financial results

Apple announces date for publishing Q1 financial results

January 4, 2012 - 12:44 AMT  03:26 GMT
Apple is expected to post impressive results, given the extraordinary sales of the iPhone 4S, iPad and MacBook devices.

State of emergency extended in Kazakhstan

January 4, 2012 - 12:42 AMT  03:26 GMT
Violence broke out in southwestern Kazakh oil town of Zhanaozen on December 16, leaving 16 people dead.
Iranian vocalist, Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Tehran

Iranian vocalist, Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Tehran

January 4, 2012 - 12:40 AMT  03:26 GMT
Shahram Nazeri is a holder Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur medal presented to him by the French government in 2008.

3 Iranian border guards face murder charges in Pakistan

January 4, 2012 - 12:37 AMT  03:26 GMT
Iran said the three crossed the border unintentionally while chasing smugglers and has asked Pakistan to release them quickly.
Obama sings act envisaging new sanctions against Belarus

Obama sings act envisaging new sanctions against Belarus

January 4, 2012 - 12:35 AMT  03:26 GMT
The act expands earlier adopted acts on democracy in the former Soviet republic, ruled by Alexander Lukashenko.
Hackers publish details of thousands of active Israeli credit cards

Hackers publish details of thousands of active Israeli credit cards

January 4, 2012 - 12:33 AMT  03:26 GMT
Israeli media reports said a Saudi-based group had hacked into several websites in Israel to cull the numbers.
Businessman launches 1 mln euro fund to combat Genocide bill

Businessman launches 1 mln euro fund to combat Genocide bill

January 4, 2012 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
On December 22, 2011, French National Assembly passed a bill criminalizing public denial of the Armenian Genocide.
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