Iran earthquake tremors felt in Armenia

Iran earthquake tremors felt in Armenia

August 14, 2012 - 19:33 AMT  15:33 GMT
5-magnitude earthquake hit 64 km to the North-East of Iran’s city of Tabriz at 5:32 pm Iranian time (6:2 pm Yerevan time).
Armenian President offers condolences to his Iranian counterpart

Armenian President offers condolences to his Iranian counterpart

August 14, 2012 - 19:17 AMT  15:17 GMT
Serzh Sargsyan: we stand ready to extend necessary assistance to overcome the consequences of the tragedy.
5-magnitude quake strikes area near Iran’s Tabriz city

5-magnitude quake strikes area near Iran’s Tabriz city

August 14, 2012 - 18:56 AMT  14:56 GMT
Two earthquakes that struck the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan on Aug. 11 destroyed dozens of villages.
Iran says ready to accept foreign aid for quake survivors

Iran says ready to accept foreign aid for quake survivors

August 14, 2012 - 18:44 AMT  14:44 GMT
The U.S., Russia and Switzerland are among the nations that have expressed their readiness to provide humanitarian aid.
Deputy Sport Minister will be dismissed, paper says

Deputy Sport Minister will be dismissed, paper says

August 14, 2012 - 18:41 AMT  14:41 GMT
Now that the Olympic Games are over, rumors circulate on Samvel Khachatryan’s possible dismissal, Hraparak says.
Russian PM instructs ministries to address Armavia’s operation of Superjet-100

Russian PM instructs ministries to address Armavia’s operation of Superjet-100

August 14, 2012 - 18:11 AMT  14:11 GMT
SSJ-100 is developed by Sukhoi, is capable of carrying up to 100 passengers for 4,500 kilometers.
Paper: producer Hrach Keshishyan appointed Armenia TV’s executive director

Paper: producer Hrach Keshishyan appointed Armenia TV’s executive director

August 14, 2012 - 17:45 AMT  13:45 GMT
Though the paper failed to get in touch with Keshishyan, TV station representative confirmed the information.
Syrian Armenian children visit Baze-2012 youth camp participants

Syrian Armenian children visit Baze-2012 youth camp participants

August 14, 2012 - 17:41 AMT  13:41 GMT
About 125 Syrian Armenian children visited Tsaghkadzor-hosted Baze-2012 youth camp yesterday, August 13.
Iniesta, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shortlisted for UEFA Best Player award

Iniesta, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shortlisted for UEFA Best Player award

August 14, 2012 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
Messi, Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo gained the most points in a vote among 53 sports journalists.
Syrian Armenians: situation in Aleppo’s Armenian-populated regions ameliorates

Syrian Armenians: situation in Aleppo’s Armenian-populated regions ameliorates

August 14, 2012 - 16:55 AMT  12:55 GMT
Founder of “Outreach to Syrian Armenians” Facebook page said shops are mainly open in Armenian-populated regions.
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