Bribery in passport issuance sector eradicated, PM assures

Bribery in passport issuance sector eradicated, PM assures

March 24, 2011 - 11:53 AMT  12:13 GMT
Tigran Sargsyan: we have started monitoring of state services and can now assess the measures taken by various ministries to that end.
Armenian PM concerned over quality of Armenian cheese

Armenian PM concerned over quality of Armenian cheese

March 24, 2011 - 11:51 AMT  12:13 GMT
“Six months ago, a control service held monitoring in dozens of shops and the results were deplorable,” Tigran Sargsyan said.

California panel to crack down on mobile phones smuggling into State's prisons

March 24, 2011 - 11:47 AMT  12:13 GMT
Under the terms of the proposed bill, any person who possesses a cell phone with the intent to deliver, or delivers, to an inmate would be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Gwen Stefani donates $1 million to Japan Children in Emergency Fund

March 24, 2011 - 11:43 AMT  12:13 GMT
"I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture," the singer said in a statement.
Gates: it’s up to Libyans to determine their future

Gates: it’s up to Libyans to determine their future

March 24, 2011 - 11:41 AMT  12:13 GMT
"It seems to me that if there is a mediation to be done ... it is among the Libyans themselves. This matter at the end of the day is going to have to be settled by Libyans," U.S. Defense Secretary said.
Armenia fullback Ararat Arakelyan withdraws from match vs. Russia

Armenia fullback Ararat Arakelyan withdraws from match vs. Russia

March 24, 2011 - 11:31 AMT  12:13 GMT
Vardan Minasyan decided not to put Arakelyan’s health at risk to avoid complications of a heelstring injury the player suffered during a training.

Black Sea Trade and Development Bank to finance Armenian agriculture

March 24, 2011 - 11:02 AMT  12:13 GMT
Vardan Aramyan: 10 programs estimated at $70 million were financed by the bank as of 2010. This year, financing of agriculture will be a priority.

Westboro Baptist Church going to protest Elizabeth Taylor funeral

March 24, 2011 - 10:58 AMT  12:13 GMT
The hate group based in Kansas will be picketing Taylor’s death for her being one of the first named to head up the charity Amfar, who supported HIV and AIDS research.
Aronian 1 point ahead of Carlsen before Amber last round

Aronian 1 point ahead of Carlsen before Amber last round

March 24, 2011 - 10:57 AMT  12:13 GMT
The Armenian grandmaster beat Bulgaria’s Veselin Topalov in round 10.
Tokyo running out of bottled water

Tokyo running out of bottled water

March 24, 2011 - 10:43 AMT  12:13 GMT
Tokyo's 13 million residents were told not to give tap water to babies under 1 year old after contamination hit twice the safety level this week.
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