Five people injured in Russian plane accident

August 8, 2011 - 15:35 AMT  04:13 GMT
At 8:25 a.m. Moscow time (04:25 GMT) the plane, with 36 people on board, ran off the runway during landing.
558 prisoners released under amnesty in Armenia

558 prisoners released under amnesty in Armenia

August 8, 2011 - 15:34 AMT  04:13 GMT
In May 2011, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan applied to the National Assembly with proposal to declare amnesty.

BMW reports record sales in July

August 8, 2011 - 14:43 AMT  04:13 GMT
The BMW group, which also owns the Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, has delivered 962,468 vehicles, an increase of 17.9 percent.
Youth initiative seeks truth behind issue of Armenia’s historic monuments

Youth initiative seeks truth behind issue of Armenia’s historic monuments

August 8, 2011 - 14:32 AMT  04:13 GMT
Armenian Ministry of Culture issued a statement, denying receipt of any request from Holy Etchmiadzin or Armenian President.

Bağış: Turkey to ratify readmission agreement if EU launches visa talks

August 8, 2011 - 14:11 AMT  04:13 GMT
Ankara claims that all candidates or neighboring countries to the EU in some ways enjoy facilitation of visa requirements.
Shakhtar beat Krivbass 2:0 in Ukrainian Football Championship

Shakhtar beat Krivbass 2:0 in Ukrainian Football Championship

August 8, 2011 - 13:45 AMT  04:13 GMT
The team where Henrik Mkhitaryan plays scored 13 points and keep on dominating the Championship standings.
Krasnodar FC 9th in Russian Championship standings

Krasnodar FC 9th in Russian Championship standings

August 8, 2011 - 13:41 AMT  04:13 GMT
Coach: we had more ball possession and controlled the game, opposite to Amkar. I believe that our victory was logical.

California Armenian Democrats form charter group

August 8, 2011 - 13:41 AMT  04:13 GMT
Caro Avanessian, interim chairman of the new group, said he started trying to form an Armenian American caucus a few years ago.
Gagosian Gallery to present Damien Hirst’s exhibition

Gagosian Gallery to present Damien Hirst’s exhibition

August 8, 2011 - 13:28 AMT  04:13 GMT
“Damien Hirst: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011” precedes the first major museum retrospective of Hirst’s work.
Armenians improve positions at Junior Chess Championship

Armenians improve positions at Junior Chess Championship

August 8, 2011 - 13:19 AMT  04:13 GMT
Robert Hovhannisyan and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan have 5 points each, and they are just one point behind the leader of the championship.
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