Brother of Syrian parliament speaker killed in Damascus

Brother of Syrian parliament speaker killed in Damascus

November 6, 2012 - 15:48 AMT  11:48 GMT
Four of the president's top security aides were killed in a rebel bombing of state security headquarters in Damascus on July 18.
Free Democrats: separating PAP from Kocharian unwisely

Free Democrats: separating PAP from Kocharian unwisely

November 6, 2012 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
“Memory of the victims of March 1 events mustn’t become a tool for political profiteering,” Anush Sedrakyan said.
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten on course for record year

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten on course for record year

November 6, 2012 - 15:21 AMT  11:21 GMT
Thus far, annual revenue stands at $3.8 billion, up 14.5 percent year-on-year, with profit of $672 million, up 11.4 percent.
Plastic surgery price hike reported in Armenia, paper says

Plastic surgery price hike reported in Armenia, paper says

November 6, 2012 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
Health Ministry spokesperson stated that minimum and maximum thresholds for surgery prices were set based on patient’s financial situation.
Iran sanctions may negatively affect Armenian production

Iran sanctions may negatively affect Armenian production

November 6, 2012 - 15:09 AMT  11:09 GMT
Iran has halted the export of about 52 products, resulting in suspension of polymeric raw material supply to Armenia.
Int’l envoy fears Syria could turn into a new Somalia

Int’l envoy fears Syria could turn into a new Somalia

November 6, 2012 - 14:57 AMT  10:57 GMT
The Horn of Africa country has been without effective central government since the outbreak of civil war in 1991.
Saudi women told to uncover face during security checks

Saudi women told to uncover face during security checks

November 6, 2012 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
Under Wahhabism, the branch of Sunni Islam practiced in Saudi Arabia, men and women are largely segregated in public areas.
NKR PM links Stepanakert airport flight delay to security system

NKR PM links Stepanakert airport flight delay to security system

November 6, 2012 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
Ara Harutyunyan linked the delay of the first flight from Stepanakert airport with the lack of the modern air security systems.
Car bomb explodes near Baghdad military base, kills 27

Car bomb explodes near Baghdad military base, kills 27

November 6, 2012 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
Police say the blast happened as Iraqi troops were leaving the base around midday in Taji, 20 km north of the capital.
Turkey tries Israeli commanders in absentia over Gaza flotilla case

Turkey tries Israeli commanders in absentia over Gaza flotilla case

November 6, 2012 - 14:13 AMT  10:13 GMT
A total of 490 people aboard the ship during the raid, including activists and journalists, are expected to give evidence.
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