USD market average rate totals AMD 388,69 Feb 10

USD market average rate totals AMD 388,69 Feb 10

February 10, 2012 - 15:56 AMT  01:16 GMT
The market average rate of USD on February 10 totaled AMD 388,69 decreasing by 0.02 point compared to February 9.
Somali pirates take 21 Filipino sailors hostage

Somali pirates take 21 Filipino sailors hostage

February 10, 2012 - 15:55 AMT  01:16 GMT
There are reportedly almost 50 Filipino sailors on board four vessels currently held by Somali pirates.
25 killed, 175 wounded in Syria’s Aleppo blasts

25 killed, 175 wounded in Syria’s Aleppo blasts

February 10, 2012 - 15:55 AMT  01:16 GMT
The blasts were first in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, which has been relatively quiet since uprising against Assad's regime.

Malaysian police detain Saudi writer over Prophet Mohammad tweets

February 10, 2012 - 15:53 AMT  01:16 GMT
Saudi columnist posted comments on Twitter to mark the Prophet Mohammad's birthday, drawing outraged comments.
More non-Muslim foundations in Turkey ask to return their properties

More non-Muslim foundations in Turkey ask to return their properties

February 10, 2012 - 15:51 AMT  01:16 GMT
Nineteen non-Muslim foundations applied to the VGM recently for 57 immovable properties, particularly their cemeteries.
Yemen's Saleh to leave U.S. Feb 18

Yemen's Saleh to leave U.S. Feb 18

February 10, 2012 - 15:28 AMT  11:28 GMT
Yemen's outgoing President Saleh's departure from the U.S. follows pressure from Yemeni activists and U.S. media.
Uganda govt denies backing anti-gay bill

Uganda govt denies backing anti-gay bill

February 10, 2012 - 15:26 AMT  01:16 GMT
The bill, reintroduced by Ugandan legislator, proposes death penalty for homosexual acts and life term for other offences.
Telsa unveils Model X with falcon-wing doors

Telsa unveils Model X with falcon-wing doors

February 10, 2012 - 15:05 AMT  01:16 GMT
The Model X, which is built on a slightly elongated version of the Model S platform, has a full third row.
European Union seeks India help on Iran

European Union seeks India help on Iran

February 10, 2012 - 15:05 AMT  01:16 GMT
Van Rompuy: we’ll ask PM Singh to use India's leverage towards Iran to help bring Tehran back to the negotiating table.

China to send envoy to Iran for nuclear talks

February 10, 2012 - 15:03 AMT  01:16 GMT
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin reiterated Beijing's emphasis on diplomacy over sanctions to resolve the issue.
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