Erdogan officially designates Gulen movement a terrorist group

Erdogan officially designates Gulen movement a terrorist group

May 31, 2016 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
The move puts the organization built by his former ally legally on par with Kurdish militants currently fighting the army in Turkey.
“Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin reveals Brienne's backstory

“Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin reveals Brienne's backstory

May 31, 2016 - 16:04 AMT  12:04 GMT
The book author read a new chapter from the upcoming novel "The Winds of Winter" which includes a tidbit about the female warrior.
Rio-2016 souvenir sheet cancelled at World Stamp Show NY-2016

Rio-2016 souvenir sheet cancelled at World Stamp Show NY-2016

May 31, 2016 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
The stamp shows Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, also depicting some of the sports which Armenia will present during the Olympics.
European Parliament hosting conference on Armenian Genocide

European Parliament hosting conference on Armenian Genocide

May 31, 2016 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
“In addition to the recognition, the event seeks to raise the imperative of restitutions,” Bedo Demirdjian reportedly said.
Ex-Miss Turkey gets suspended sentence for “insulting Erdogan”

Ex-Miss Turkey gets suspended sentence for “insulting Erdogan”

May 31, 2016 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Buyuksarac, who was crowned Miss Turkey in 2006, was briefly detained last year for sharing a satirical poem in her Instagram.
ICRC reps visit Armenian captive in Azerbaijan

ICRC reps visit Armenian captive in Azerbaijan

May 31, 2016 - 14:38 AMT  10:38 GMT
The captive and his family exchanged news through the ICRC, which, in accordance with its mandate, monitors Baghdasaryan's conditions.
Armenia registers 4,4% economic growth in Q1

Armenia registers 4,4% economic growth in Q1

May 31, 2016 - 14:27 AMT  10:27 GMT
Foreign trade turnover amounted to $1.46 billion in the first four months of 2016, growing by 4,2% against the same period in 2016.
Steve Enoch from UConn to join Armenia national basketball team

Steve Enoch from UConn to join Armenia national basketball team

May 31, 2016 - 14:11 AMT  10:11 GMT
Enoch is currently working on paperwork to provide him with dual citizenship in Armenia, but it’s not expected to be an issue.
Syrian opposition to appoint peace negotiator “in 10 days' time”

Syrian opposition to appoint peace negotiator “in 10 days' time”

May 31, 2016 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
"This is all the result of frustration felt about the poor performance by the international community," Salem al-Muslat said.
Armenia ranks 119th in Global Slavery Index 2016

Armenia ranks 119th in Global Slavery Index 2016

May 31, 2016 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
The report suggests that over 45 million people are trapped in slavery worldwide –28% more slaves than estimated two years ago.
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