European Union gives green light to Armenia

March 19, 2011 - 16:13 AMT  15:34 GMT
All EU panels are ready to provide Armenia with comprehensive consultations to promote implementation of reforms and improvement of the quality of life in the country, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stated, summing up the results of his 3-day visit to Brussels.

Death toll in Japan exceeds 7000

March 19, 2011 - 16:03 AMT  15:34 GMT
March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 7,348 people dead and 10,947 others unaccounted for in Japan.

Peninsula in Japan moves 5.3 meters since earthquake

March 19, 2011 - 15:57 AMT  15:34 GMT
The Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi Prefecture has moved 5.3 meters and dropped 1.2 meters since the devastating March 11 earthquake.
U.S. will take best efforts to support progress in Karabakh talks achieved in Sochi

U.S. will take best efforts to support progress in Karabakh talks achieved in Sochi

March 19, 2011 - 15:43 AMT  15:34 GMT
“I witnessed that Washington seeks to take every necessary step to help the sides reach an agreement," the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Matthew Bryza said.

Gaddafi forces push into Benghazi

March 19, 2011 - 15:39 AMT  15:34 GMT
"They have entered Benghazi from the west. Where are the Western powers? They said they could strike within hours," rebel military spokesman Khalid al-Sayeh said.
11 weightlifters will represent Armenia at European Championship

11 weightlifters will represent Armenia at European Championship

March 19, 2011 - 15:20 AMT  15:34 GMT
At the 90th European Championship, the men’s team will be represented in 7 weigh categories.
Armenian President visits construction site of Matenadaran-adjacent building

Armenian President visits construction site of Matenadaran-adjacent building

March 19, 2011 - 15:19 AMT  15:34 GMT
The new building is aimed for scientific and research activities, storage of and restoration of museum exhibits.

Football fans to witness 3 Armenia-Russia matches in 2 days

March 19, 2011 - 15:19 AMT  15:34 GMT
UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier: Tickets for the UEFA EURO 2012 Group B qualifier between Armenia and Russia have been sold out. The tickets cost from AMD 3000 to 7000, going on sale March 7. The Republican Stadium in Yerevan will host the match on March 26, at 7 p.m. local time. Prior to this match, fans of the two national teams will also compete on the same day. Besides, Armenia's and Russia's veterans will pay on March 25 in Mika stadium.
Armenia participates in annual book exhibition in Paris

Armenia participates in annual book exhibition in Paris

March 19, 2011 - 15:18 AMT  15:34 GMT
Armenian exhibition hall is featuring over 250 books of various genres, including children books, encyclopedias, fiction books.
Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit northern Japan March 19

Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit northern Japan March 19

March 19, 2011 - 15:01 AMT  15:34 GMT
There was no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of injuries or damage
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