Swedish Olympic official to head IOC commission for 2018 Winter Games

August 5, 2011 - 15:39 AMT  05:01 GMT
The South Korean resort Pyeongchang was awarded the games last month, beating bids from Munich and Annecy, France.

NATO attack killed Gaddafi's son, Libyan rebels claim

August 5, 2011 - 15:06 AMT  05:01 GMT
The brigade led by Khamis is seen as one of the most disciplined units in Libya and a central part of the government's security apparatus.
Skype rolls out video support for more 17 Android devices

Skype rolls out video support for more 17 Android devices

August 5, 2011 - 14:44 AMT  05:01 GMT
In addition, the Skype 2.1 for Android update includes a number of bug fixes and performance enhancements.
RPA member: ANC strives to power to send Armenia bankrupt

RPA member: ANC strives to power to send Armenia bankrupt

August 5, 2011 - 14:32 AMT  05:01 GMT
“Discussing snap elections in opposition-coalition dialogue framework is pointless,” MP Galust Sahakyan has said.

Japan to continue exporting atomic power plants

August 5, 2011 - 14:31 AMT  05:01 GMT
The government’s statement that "a number of countries" continued to express an interest in Japan's nuclear power technology.

NASA on verge of launching spacecraft to Jupiter

August 5, 2011 - 14:07 AMT  05:01 GMT
It will take Juno five years to reach Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system. The spacecraft will be powered by three huge solar panels.

Media City Ballet show to feature special appearance by Armenian dancers

August 5, 2011 - 14:00 AMT  05:01 GMT
MCB Principal Dancers will lead a cast of over 40 performers in a program including folk dances from Hungary, Armenia and other countries.
Elina Danielian scores 1st win at FIDE Women's Grand Prix 3rd round

Elina Danielian scores 1st win at FIDE Women's Grand Prix 3rd round

August 5, 2011 - 13:33 AMT  05:01 GMT
China’s Hou Yifan is leading the tournament with 3 points, followed by Slovenia's Anna Muzychuk and Russia's Nadezhda Kosintseva.
Flickr passes 6 billion photo uploads

Flickr passes 6 billion photo uploads

August 5, 2011 - 13:31 AMT  05:01 GMT
For mobile users, Flickr has an official app for iPhone, BlackBerry and for Windows Phone 7, but not for other mobile devices.
Medvedev: endless talks over Karabakh preferable to war

Medvedev: endless talks over Karabakh preferable to war

August 5, 2011 - 13:30 AMT  05:01 GMT
The Russian President believes 2008 Russia-Georgia war became a serious lesson for Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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