Russian officer gets 13 yrs in jail over spying for CIA

Russian officer gets 13 yrs in jail over spying for CIA

February 10, 2012 - 17:10 AMT  09:16 GMT
Lt.-Col. Vladimir Nesterets pleaded guilty to charges of passing classified data about missile tests to the CIA for money.
Gazprom may participate in Cyprus shelf tender

Gazprom may participate in Cyprus shelf tender

February 10, 2012 - 17:09 AMT  13:09 GMT
Earlier, Cyprus President said that the country expected Russian energy firms would be interested in shelf development.

India test-fires missile interceptor

February 10, 2012 - 17:01 AMT  09:16 GMT
India successfully launched an interceptor missile to destroy incoming target missile in a direct hit at an altitude of 15 km.

Switzerland releases $3.3 mln for Assad's cousin

February 10, 2012 - 16:59 AMT  09:16 GMT
Hafez Makhlouf was barred from entering Switzerland in January as part of sanctions against the regime of Assad.
Armenian MPs to observe presidential elections in Russia

Armenian MPs to observe presidential elections in Russia

February 10, 2012 - 16:58 AMT  09:16 GMT
NA vice-speaker Eduard Sharmazanov RPA member Gagik Melikyan are included in CIS observer delegation.

Levon Minasian's The Piano to be screened at disability film festival

February 10, 2012 - 16:57 AMT  09:16 GMT
Picture This showcases films about disability and films that were produced, directed or written by people with disabilities.

Exiled Syrians in Germany urge ban of deportations

February 10, 2012 - 16:33 AMT  09:16 GMT
Germany expelled four Syrian diplomats after arrest of 2 men on suspicion of spying on exiled Syrian dissidents in Germany.
Armenian expert: China won’t join sanctions against Iran

Armenian expert: China won’t join sanctions against Iran

February 10, 2012 - 16:29 AMT  09:16 GMT
Rudik Yaralyan says through its policy line, China is trying to file pressure on Iran to secure cheap oil in future.
Washington policy on Genocide undermines U.S. morals – journalist

Washington policy on Genocide undermines U.S. morals – journalist

February 10, 2012 - 16:11 AMT  09:16 GMT
The article by Tasbeeh Herwees depicts recent developments over the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial.
Mount Lokon volcano in Indonesia erupts

Mount Lokon volcano in Indonesia erupts

February 10, 2012 - 15:57 AMT  09:16 GMT
Residents to the east of the crater within a 3.5-kilometre radius have been advised to vacate their homes.
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