Swedish FM: Armenia seems to break free trade agreement talks with EU

Swedish FM: Armenia seems to break free trade agreement talks with EU

September 3, 2013 - 21:51 AMT  17:51 GMT
Carl Bildt described Armenia’s intention to join the Russia-initiated Customs Union as a U-turn in relations with the European Union.
Unannounced Israeli “ballistic targets” part of test: Defense Ministry

Unannounced Israeli “ballistic targets” part of test: Defense Ministry

September 3, 2013 - 19:26 AMT  15:26 GMT
"Israel routinely fires missiles or drones off its shores to test its own ballistic defense capabilities," a U.S. official said in Washington.
Yerevan makes its choice? Armenia joining Customs Union

Yerevan makes its choice? Armenia joining Customs Union (video)

 September 3, 2013 - 18:50 AMT  14:50 GMT
Armenia expressed intention to join Customs Union with further plans to be involved in formation of EurAsEC.
Rosneft to decide on participation in Armenia’s Nairit production

Rosneft to decide on participation in Armenia’s Nairit production

September 3, 2013 - 18:32 AMT  14:32 GMT
Russian Rosneft agreed with Italian Pirelli company to visit Armenia’s Nairit to assess possible lines of cooperation.
Russian, Armenian Presidents to take bilateral ties to new level

Russian, Armenian Presidents to take bilateral ties to new level

September 3, 2013 - 18:03 AMT  14:03 GMT
At the meeting, the Russian leader specifically stressed the economic cooperation, with the trade turnover between the countries topping 23%.
Sputnik Photos, PanARMENIAN Photo to host workshop in Yerevan

Sputnik Photos, PanARMENIAN Photo to host workshop in Yerevan

September 3, 2013 - 17:26 AMT  13:26 GMT
Best participants to be selected after the seminar will visit a Slovakia-hosted Mesiac Fotografie-2013 Festival.
Karabakh conflict: Turkey still hopes to force its way into OSCE MG

Karabakh conflict: Turkey still hopes to force its way into OSCE MG

September 3, 2013 - 16:54 AMT  12:54 GMT
"Finding solution to the protracted Karabakh issue is much harder than settling conflicts in Cyprus, Abkhazia, Ossetia," Hikmet Centin said.
Syrian govt. forces reportedly seize strategic northern town

Syrian govt. forces reportedly seize strategic northern town

September 3, 2013 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
About 40,000 Syrians fled to Iraq in the last two weeks of August, and 13,000 arrived in Lebanon in the past week.
1st look at Michelle Williams in

1st look at Michelle Williams in "Suite Francaise" bestseller adaptation

September 3, 2013 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
On board for supporting roles are Matthias Schoenaerts, Alexandra Maria Lara, Margot Robbie, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ruth Wilson and Sam Riley.
Toronto hosts Genocide and Human Rights University Program

Toronto hosts Genocide and Human Rights University Program

September 3, 2013 - 15:21 AMT  11:21 GMT
Many of the students come from backgrounds where violations of human rights and genocide are part of their national or personal experience.
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