Judoka Arsen Tovmasyan takes silver at Youth Championships

Judoka Arsen Tovmasyan takes silver at Youth Championships

April 9, 2012 - 13:23 AMT  09:23 GMT
Albert Mkrtchyan (66kg), Harutyun Dermishyan (55kg) and Garik Harutyunyan (55kg) have won bronze medals.
U.S., Afghanistan strike deal on night operations

U.S., Afghanistan strike deal on night operations

April 9, 2012 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
U.S. forces will provide support “only as required or requested,” according to the agreement signed on April 8.
Varuzhan Akobian leads Philadelphia Open chess tournament

Varuzhan Akobian leads Philadelphia Open chess tournament

April 9, 2012 - 13:17 AMT  09:17 GMT
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian (U.S.) leads the 2012 Philadelphia Open chess tournament with 5.5 points in 7 rounds.
Obesity during pregnancy may cause autism in children

Obesity during pregnancy may cause autism in children

April 9, 2012 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
On average, women face a 1 in 88 chance of having a child with autism; obese mothers-to-be face increased 1:53 chance.
Armenian businessman in Russia kills three robbers in self-defense

Armenian businessman in Russia kills three robbers in self-defense

April 9, 2012 - 12:44 AMT  08:44 GMT
They beat my family and held the gun to my 7-month-old grandson’s head, 52-year-old Gegham told journalists.
Anonymous hacks several UK government websites

Anonymous hacks several UK government websites

April 9, 2012 - 12:42 AMT  08:42 GMT
The technology involved was a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack similar to those used against the Vatican.
Sony to axe 10 000 jobs, deprive top execs of annual bonus

Sony to axe 10 000 jobs, deprive top execs of annual bonus

April 9, 2012 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
The decision will also affect Sir Howard Stringer, former CEO and president, and now chairman of the Sony board.
Argentina to face Czech Republic in Davis Cup semifinal

Argentina to face Czech Republic in Davis Cup semifinal

April 9, 2012 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
Argentina's tennis team gained victory over Croatia 4:1 at Davis Cup quarterfinal at Parque Roca in Buenos Aires.
David Nalbandian 49th in ATP ranking list

David Nalbandian 49th in ATP ranking list

April 9, 2012 - 12:34 AMT  08:34 GMT
Argentina-based David Nalbandian is up one place, ranking 49th with 905 points, the lead still retained by Novak Djokovic.
At least 4 killed, several wounded in Yemen clashes

At least 4 killed, several wounded in Yemen clashes

April 9, 2012 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
Yemen's main airport in the capital, Sanaa, was paralyzed for a day after Hadi sacked the air force commander, a relative of Saleh.
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