Iran national air carrier signs deal to buy 20 new passenger jets

Iran national air carrier signs deal to buy 20 new passenger jets

February 2, 2016 - 15:12 AMT  11:12 GMT
In an announcement, the company said the deal was signed with Iran Air and includes a firm order for 20 ATR 72-600.
Merkel presses Putin to use influence to rein in Ukraine rebels

Merkel presses Putin to use influence to rein in Ukraine rebels

February 2, 2016 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
Merkel made it clear to President Putin that a ceasefire had to be respected and unfettered access given to observers monitoring the truce.
IOM says 62,000 migrants arrived in Greece in Jan

IOM says 62,000 migrants arrived in Greece in Jan

February 2, 2016 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
Millman there were more than 360 deaths among migrants in the waters off Greece, Turkey and Italy during the month.
Eurozone unemployment falls to lowest in 4 years

Eurozone unemployment falls to lowest in 4 years

February 2, 2016 - 14:40 AMT  10:40 GMT
While Germany's unemployment rate stands at 4.5%, Greece and Spain remain lumbered by jobless rates above 20%.
Al-Nusra destroys churches, desecrates cemeteries in Latakia

Al-Nusra destroys churches, desecrates cemeteries in Latakia

February 2, 2016 - 14:25 AMT  10:25 GMT
“The Armenian and Evangelical churches of the village have been completely destroyed, with cemeteries desecrated,” Arevelk said.
Gmail boasts over 1 billion monthly active users

Gmail boasts over 1 billion monthly active users

February 2, 2016 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
Other Alphabet services with more than 1 billion active users include Google Search, YouTube, Google Maps, Android, and Chrome.
Azerbaijan’s position runs counter to OSCE approach: Foreign Minister

Azerbaijan’s position runs counter to OSCE approach: Foreign Minister

February 2, 2016 - 14:20 AMT  10:20 GMT
Nalbandian said Armenia will further collaborate with the OSCE in an effort to reach a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
Google signals readiness to seize full control of Nexus devices

Google signals readiness to seize full control of Nexus devices

February 2, 2016 - 13:53 AMT  09:53 GMT
The move would be the latest step by Google to strengthen Android’s brand overall in order to capture more share at the high end of the market.
EIB lends €51 mln for Armenia’s transport infrastructure

EIB lends €51 mln for Armenia’s transport infrastructure

February 2, 2016 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
The M6 rehabilitation will help cut travel time as well as improve traffic fluidity and levels of service between Armenia and Georgia.
Syrian army advances in major offensive north of Aleppo

Syrian army advances in major offensive north of Aleppo

February 2, 2016 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
It is the first major offensive north of Aleppo since Russia began an air campaign in support of President Bashar al-Assad.
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