  Arman Pashikian leads Ferdowsi Chess Tournament February 18, 2012 - 14:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - After the 8th round of 2nd Ferdowsi International Chess Open Tournament in Mashhad, Iran, Armenian grandmaster Arman Pashikian tops standings with 7,5 points. He will face off against Azerbaijan’s Rasul Ibragimov in the 9th round after scoring a win over Pouria Darini (Iran). Meanwhile, another Armenian representative Levon Babujyan comes 7th with 6 points. Pashikian’s wife and Armenian women’s chess team member Maria Kursova ranks 2nd with 5,5 points after beating Minoo Asgarizadeh (Iran). Kursova will rival Sopiko Khukhashvili (Georgia) in the 8th round. Partner news  Top stories Vanes Martirosyan fought this past weekend, blasting through journeyman Ryan Davis in just two rounds. “I do not need to continue my boxing career, and I can finish it right now. Athletes should be treated fairly,” Abraham stated. Armenian swimmers are training for Barcelona-hosted 2013 World Swimming Championships due in July 19-August 4. Moreno: many people felt that Susi was one of the best female fighters and I’m on a mission to earn that reputation for myself.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. human trafficking report downgrades Russia, China  This year’s report states that the Russian government “does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.”U.S.- Taliban peace talks unlikely on June 20, source says Senior Afghan officials had accused Washington of breaking assurances to Kabul that the new office would not be used as a de facto mission.The Rolling Stones offer all-access shopping at iTunes The store also features other items including the Rolling Stones 50 eBook, a Rolling Stones app, and multiple documentaries on the band.Cult helmer David Lynch to direct Nine Inch Nails video "Came Back Haunted" "Came Back Haunted" is the debut single for Nine Inch Nails' latest album, Hesitation Marks, set for release on Sept. 3. |
