New Twitter Index unveiled to track Oscar buzz

New Twitter Index unveiled to track Oscar buzz

January 16, 2013 - 17:08 AMT  13:08 GMT
The new index will measure and rank conversation about the Oscar-nominated films and actors over the next six weeks.
Armenia must hold “the most democratic polls” in Feb – minister

Armenia must hold “the most democratic polls” in Feb – minister

January 16, 2013 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
Hrayr Tovmasyan said conduction of democratic polls will help Armenia solve both domestic and external problems.

"Parker" clip features Jennifer Lopez (video)

 January 16, 2013 - 16:56 AMT  12:56 GMT
Based on the series of bestselling novels by Donald E. Westlake, "Parker" follows a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics.
Car bomb kills Benghazi police officer amid escalating violence

Car bomb kills Benghazi police officer amid escalating violence

January 16, 2013 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
Earlier, at least one police officer was wounded when attackers threw a grenade at a patrol car in Benghazi.
Prosperous Armenia leader’s remarks not discussed in Brussels

Prosperous Armenia leader’s remarks not discussed in Brussels

January 16, 2013 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
Meeting with EU Enlargement Commissioner Štefan Füle were on parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan’s agenda.
2 killed, 22 injured in Kabul spy agency attack

2 killed, 22 injured in Kabul spy agency attack

January 16, 2013 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
The Taliban sent a text message to media stating the attack had taken place, but did not claim responsibility.
Artsakh President, ARFD rep. discuss Karabakh settlement

Artsakh President, ARFD rep. discuss Karabakh settlement

January 16, 2013 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with ARF Dashnaktsutyun party member Hrant Margaryan.
Russian mafia boss Aslan Usoyan killed in Moscow

Russian mafia boss Aslan Usoyan killed in Moscow

January 16, 2013 - 16:05 AMT  12:05 GMT
Usoyan is considered to have been the godfather of the mafia, controlling most criminal gangs in Russia and CIS countries.
Islamist militants reportedly kidnap several foreigners in Algeria

Islamist militants reportedly kidnap several foreigners in Algeria

January 16, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
At least one person has been killed in the attack on an oil facility at the town of In Amenas, local media say.
Heritage leader’s struggle not against ex-PM, party rep. says

Heritage leader’s struggle not against ex-PM, party rep. says

January 16, 2013 - 15:56 AMT  11:56 GMT
Stepan Safaryan said that Hrant Bagratyan is likely to secure the backing of some voters advocating liberal ideas.
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