Over 50000 Syrians find refuge in Turkey

Over 50000 Syrians find refuge in Turkey

August 9, 2012 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
The rate of refugee flows has risen and there are fears there could be an exodus from Syria's biggest city Aleppo.
Turkish remark on Armenian-born PKK members absurd - Armenia’s Kurds

Turkish remark on Armenian-born PKK members absurd - Armenia’s Kurds

August 9, 2012 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Turkish Interior Minister İdris Naim Şahin issued statement, claiming “170 PKK terrorists have recently been killed.
Nestle profits soar 8.9% in Q1

Nestle profits soar 8.9% in Q1

August 9, 2012 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Swiss food and drinks giant predicted that the remainder of 2012 will be challenging and warned of a slowdown in its key U.S. market.
Toyota to build $495 million engine plant in Brazil

Toyota to build $495 million engine plant in Brazil

August 9, 2012 - 15:24 AMT  11:24 GMT
The engine factory, to be located in Porto Feliz will be ready in 2015, employ 600 people and churn out engines for Etios and Corolla cars.
Syrian rebels kidnap Aleppo-based Armenian

Syrian rebels kidnap Aleppo-based Armenian

August 9, 2012 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
Syrian Armenian said rebels kidnapped an Aleppo-based Armenian Hovsep Balmanoukian on border with Lebanon.
India test-fires Agni-2 nuke capable missile

India test-fires Agni-2 nuke capable missile

August 9, 2012 - 14:59 AMT  10:59 GMT
India fired its 5000 km-range Agni-5 missile in April this year, which is due to enter service in 2014-15.
Expert: Russian gas price unlinked to Armenia’s accession to Eurasian Union

Expert: Russian gas price unlinked to Armenia’s accession to Eurasian Union

August 9, 2012 - 14:48 AMT  10:48 GMT
Russia and Armenia have reached agreement on Russian gas supply prices, President Serzh Sargsyan said.
Egypt's Sinai sees fresh clashes between gunmen, police

Egypt's Sinai sees fresh clashes between gunmen, police

August 9, 2012 - 14:35 AMT  10:35 GMT
The clashes come a day after the Egyptian military launched an offensive against suspected Islamist militants in the region.
Iran’s nuke moves harder to assess – Israeli Defense Minister

Iran’s nuke moves harder to assess – Israeli Defense Minister

August 9, 2012 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
Israel, widely believed to have the Middle East's only nuclear arsenal, says little time remains before Iran achieves a "zone of immunity."
Armenia to open embassy in Indonesia

Armenia to open embassy in Indonesia

August 9, 2012 - 14:14 AMT  10:14 GMT
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Indonesian counterpart Marty Natalegawa on August 8.
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