Rally in Yerevan: March 1 events, gas, pensions,

Rally in Yerevan: March 1 events, gas, pensions, "call to arms"

March 1, 2014 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
Protest against recent policies, including gas price hike and mandatory cumulative pension were voiced, with urges to rise against the leadership.
Putin requests parliament’s approval for military action in Ukraine

Putin requests parliament’s approval for military action in Ukraine

March 1, 2014 - 18:48 AMT  14:48 GMT
Russian troops will be used until the “political-social situation in the country is normalized,” according to the Kremlin.
Armenia to complete CU accession roadmap mid-April

Armenia to complete CU accession roadmap mid-April

March 1, 2014 - 18:14 AMT  14:14 GMT
Armenia will soon start talks with the CU member states to retain current customs duties for goods imported from non-CU countries.
Google Maps unveils new underwater Street View images

Google Maps unveils new underwater Street View images

March 1, 2014 - 17:22 AMT  13:22 GMT
The newly added photographs feature locations including Isla Mujeres and Cancun in the southeastern region of Mexico.
Microsoft experimenting with free vision of Windows 8.1: report

Microsoft experimenting with free vision of Windows 8.1: report

March 1, 2014 - 17:03 AMT  13:03 GMT
The PC maker is planning a cut-down version called Windows 8.1 with Bing, aimed at luring users still using Window 7.
Crimea leader confirms Russian troops presence, asks Putin for help

Crimea leader confirms Russian troops presence, asks Putin for help

March 1, 2014 - 16:34 AMT  12:34 GMT
“We have established cooperation with the Black Sea Fleet to protect vitally important sites,” Aksyonov said during a Cabinet meeting.
Bomb attack on Pakistan polio vaccination team leaves 11 dead

Bomb attack on Pakistan polio vaccination team leaves 11 dead

March 1, 2014 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
More than 40 people linked to the vaccination programme have been killed in Pakistan since December 2012.
Turkish parliament passes law to shut schools in blow to Erdogan rival

Turkish parliament passes law to shut schools in blow to Erdogan rival

March 1, 2014 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
The government's initial moves to shut down cram centres late last year escalated tensions ahead of March 30 municipal election.
300 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported Feb 23-March 1

300 ceasefire violations by Azeri armed forces reported Feb 23-March 1

March 1, 2014 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
NKR defense army continued with their military duty in line with ceasefire principles, taking necessary measures to protect the frontline.
Protesters in Washington urge justice for victims of Azeri aggression

Protesters in Washington urge justice for victims of Azeri aggression

March 1, 2014 - 14:36 AMT  10:36 GMT
The demonstration coincided with the 26th anniversary of the Azerbaijani pogroms against the Armenian population of Sumgait.
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