Rep. Schiff says U.S. Supreme Court decision ‘deeply disappointing’

Rep. Schiff says U.S. Supreme Court decision ‘deeply disappointing’

June 12, 2013 - 14:45 AMT  10:45 GMT
“I drafted legislation to make it clear that it is the policy of the United States to assist the victims of genocide,” Rep. Schiff said.
Armenian envoy’s brother stabbed to death in Moscow

Armenian envoy’s brother stabbed to death in Moscow

June 12, 2013 - 14:43 AMT  10:43 GMT
Hovik Muradyan was stabbed to death outside Lotte Plaza Hotel in Moscow, with the perpetrator fleeing the crime scene.
Motorcycle bomb kills 2, wounds 15 in Afghanistan

Motorcycle bomb kills 2, wounds 15 in Afghanistan

June 12, 2013 - 14:24 AMT  10:24 GMT
Omar Zwak said the explosives in a parked motorcycle were remotely detonated as an army and police patrol passed by.
Armenia posts 90,6% increase in diamond production

Armenia posts 90,6% increase in diamond production

June 12, 2013 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
319 kg of jewelry was produced during the reporting period against 273,2 kg in 2012 with 16,8% increase posted.
France to provide Armenia with € 500 000 grant for infrastructural projects

France to provide Armenia with € 500 000 grant for infrastructural projects

June 12, 2013 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
According to the agreement, 300 000 euro will be allocated to preparation of a feasibility report for Ararat valley flooding system.
White House says concerned over Turkey developments

White House says concerned over Turkey developments

June 12, 2013 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
UN Secretary-General has appealed for calm and stressed the importance of addressing differences through dialogue.
Turkish journalist: there’s great gap between Islamists and seculars

Turkish journalist: there’s great gap between Islamists and seculars

June 12, 2013 - 13:52 AMT  09:52 GMT
“The recent events at Taksim Square is a multi-layer issue with many different groups involved,” Etyen Mahçupyan said.
France says Aleppo assault threatens peace talks

France says Aleppo assault threatens peace talks

June 12, 2013 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
The United States and Russia are trying to bring Assad's government and his opponents together in Geneva in July.
Syrian rebels kill at least 60 Shias in Hatla village

Syrian rebels kill at least 60 Shias in Hatla village

June 12, 2013 - 13:32 AMT  09:32 GMT
The rebel attack was reportedly in retaliation for an earlier attack by Shias from Hatla that killed four rebels.
Armenia’s brandy production drops 4,6%

Armenia’s brandy production drops 4,6%

June 12, 2013 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
In January-April 2013, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 57,1% to total 11 815,4 thousand liters.
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