H1N1 swine flu virus claims 16 lives in Armenia

H1N1 swine flu virus claims 16 lives in Armenia

January 18, 2016 - 17:09 AMT  13:09 GMT
2 more people died from H1N1 swine flu: the patients were admitted to the hospital with bilateral pneumonia on January 9.
France says wants to de-escalate tensions between Saudi Arabia, Iran

France says wants to de-escalate tensions between Saudi Arabia, Iran

January 18, 2016 - 16:56 AMT  12:56 GMT
"Our view as France is to try to de-escalate pressure," Fabius said, adding that France would also discuss different issues with Rouhani.
Folk sensation King Charles streams new album,

Folk sensation King Charles streams new album, "Gamble For A Rose"

January 18, 2016 - 16:55 AMT  12:55 GMT
""Gamble For A Rose" is a bold and fearless leap forwards - the sound of an artist charging confidently into the horizon," Gigwise said.
EEU ready to discuss free trade agreement with Hong Kong: official

EEU ready to discuss free trade agreement with Hong Kong: official

January 18, 2016 - 16:50 AMT  12:50 GMT
“We recently concluded the free trade zone agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Vietnam,” Arkady Dvorkovich said.
WhatsApp drops annual subscription fee

WhatsApp drops annual subscription fee

January 18, 2016 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
As far as a new business model, WhatsApp says it will explore ways businesses can use the service to connect with individuals.

"Mamy Blue" int'l hit composer Hubert Giraud dies at 94

January 18, 2016 - 16:26 AMT  12:26 GMT
Giraud started out as a musician playing with the likes of Django Reinhardt's jazz group the Quintette du Hot Club de France in the 1930s.
Apple evacuates employees after Irish facilities get bomb warning

Apple evacuates employees after Irish facilities get bomb warning

January 18, 2016 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
No location was specified in the bomb threat and both premises were being evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Russia to skip PACE’s January session, Duma speaker says

Russia to skip PACE’s January session, Duma speaker says

January 18, 2016 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
Alexei Pushkovsaid Russia’s participation in the sessions would make sense only if it had the possibility to influence the decision-making process.
UN: Number of international tourists hits record 1.18 billion in 2015

UN: Number of international tourists hits record 1.18 billion in 2015

January 18, 2016 - 16:11 AMT  12:11 GMT
UNWTO had earlier predicted international tourism arrivals would increase by 3.0-4.0% in 2015, after expanding by 4.7% in the previous year.
VivaCell-MTS upgrades mobile version of Internet Assistant portal

VivaCell-MTS upgrades mobile version of Internet Assistant portal

January 18, 2016 - 16:08 AMT  12:08 GMT
The update provides necessary info about roaming services, tariff plans, as well as location and working hours of VivaCell-MTS service centers.
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