Glendale to host woodcarver Nairi Safaryan’s exhibit

Glendale to host woodcarver Nairi Safaryan’s exhibit

March 21, 2011 - 12:52 AMT  00:28 GMT
The exhibit will feature the original artworks of Nairi Safaryan and the original artworks of Larisa Safaryan, who uses egg shells to create her delicate works.

Gray smoke rising from Japan tsunami-stricken nuclear complex

March 21, 2011 - 12:30 AMT  00:28 GMT
Tokyo Electric Power Co. spokesman Hiroshi Aizawa said the company is investigating after the smoke was seen rising from the spent fuel storage pool of Unit 3.

Sony, Toyota to resume production in Japan

March 21, 2011 - 12:19 AMT  00:28 GMT
Sony plans to restart a factory that makes rechargeable batteries in Tochigi prefecture, northern Japan, from March 22.

New Maronite Patriarch draws up a plan to unite Christian factions of Lebanon

March 21, 2011 - 11:23 AMT  00:28 GMT
The election of Rai, who is known for his academic credentials and experience, comes at critical time in Lebanese politics and particularly for the divided Christian community.
Egyptians vote overwhelmingly to approve constitutional changes

Egyptians vote overwhelmingly to approve constitutional changes

March 21, 2011 - 11:13 AMT  00:28 GMT
More than 14 million Egyptians, or 77.2% of those who voted, approved the constitutional amendments while four million, or 22.8%, said “no.”

Death toll in Japan may top 20 000 at least

March 21, 2011 - 10:56 AMT  00:28 GMT
International nuclear experts at the IAEA say that, although radioactive iodine has a short half-life of about eight days, there is a short-term risk to human health if it is ingested, and it can cause damage to the thyroid.
Aghet documentary gets Adolf Grimme award

Aghet documentary gets Adolf Grimme award

March 21, 2011 - 10:52 AMT  00:28 GMT
The Adolf Grimme Award is a German television award named after the first general director of Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk.
Aronian dominates Amber with 11.5 points

Aronian dominates Amber with 11.5 points

March 21, 2011 - 10:40 AMT  00:28 GMT
In round 9, the Armenian grandmaster will face Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik.
Martirosyan knocks out Hernandez

Martirosyan knocks out Hernandez

March 21, 2011 - 10:38 AMT  00:28 GMT
Next up for Martirosyan is a 12-round WBC Silver light middleweight and WBC light middleweight title eliminator fight against Saul Roman.
Azerbaijan frustrates OSCE monitoring

Azerbaijan frustrates OSCE monitoring

March 21, 2011 - 10:37 AMT  00:28 GMT
Several minutes after the OSCE mission departed, Azerbaijani snipers fired several shots in the direction.
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