Areximbank-Gazprombank Group posts double growth of assets in 2013

Areximbank-Gazprombank Group posts double growth of assets in 2013

February 4, 2014 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
The bank’s liabilities grew twice to total AMD 212.1 bln., with client-provided funds growing 4.1 times to gross AMD 160.8 bln.
BP boss warns of ‘big uncertainties’ if Scotland becomes independent

BP boss warns of ‘big uncertainties’ if Scotland becomes independent

February 4, 2014 - 16:34 AMT  12:34 GMT
BP has sold off $38bn worth of assets since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, helping it to fund compensation payouts.
ICRC declines to comment on 77-year-old Armenian captive’s health

ICRC declines to comment on 77-year-old Armenian captive’s health

February 4, 2014 - 16:16 AMT  12:16 GMT
"А letter from his family was handed over to the captive, with negotiations to be continued," the ICRC Yerevan office rep. said,
EBRD issues first-ever bond in Armenian Dram

EBRD issues first-ever bond in Armenian Dram

February 4, 2014 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
This is the latest milestone in the EBRD’s Local Currency and Capital Markets Development Initiative that was launched in 2010.
Armenian-American leaders launch ANCA Telethon 2014

Armenian-American leaders launch ANCA Telethon 2014

February 4, 2014 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
“It’s more vital than ever for Armenian Americans to stand in solidarity with the people of our homeland,” Ken Hachikian said.
Rwanda genocide trial opens in France

Rwanda genocide trial opens in France

February 4, 2014 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Pascal Simbikangwa, a 54-year-old former intelligence chief, faces charges of complicity in genocide and complicity in war crimes.
U.S. seeks to use Karabakh in winning over Armenia, Baku believes

U.S. seeks to use Karabakh in winning over Armenia, Baku believes

February 4, 2014 - 15:15 AMT  11:15 GMT
Armenians of the Nagorno Karabakh deserve to have their voices heard,” the U.S. Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group said.
Russia’s Putin signs tougher anti-extremism law

Russia’s Putin signs tougher anti-extremism law

February 4, 2014 - 14:07 AMT  10:07 GMT
The maximum prison term for setting up an extremist organization was doubled to six years, and the fine was raised to 500,000 rubles.
“American Gods” acclaimed urban fantasy novel to get TV treatment

“American Gods” acclaimed urban fantasy novel to get TV treatment

February 4, 2014 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
The 2001 novel has been translated into over 30 languages and has earned Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker Awards for Best Novel.
HTC to change some handsets design after losing Nokia patent suit

HTC to change some handsets design after losing Nokia patent suit

February 4, 2014 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
"This ensures that there will be minimal disruption to our customers while we pursue an appeal," the Taoyuan-based company said.
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