Skype buys start-up GroupMe for group conferences calls

Skype buys start-up GroupMe for group conferences calls

August 22, 2011 - 16:21 AMT  07:46 GMT
The deal comes as Microsoft is still in the process of seeking approvals from regulators to close its $8.5b acquisition of Skype.

Politician Mehmet Perincek arrested in Turkey

August 22, 2011 - 16:06 AMT  07:46 GMT
In a book titled “The Armenian issue in 120 documents” Perincek attempted to question the fact of the Armenian Genocide.
Turkey’s controversial Internet filtering plan taking effect

Turkey’s controversial Internet filtering plan taking effect

August 22, 2011 - 15:44 AMT  07:46 GMT
According to the BTK, those who decide against using a filter will be able to continue accessing the Internet normally.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire after 5 days of cross-border violence

August 22, 2011 - 15:27 AMT  07:46 GMT
Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza "reached an understanding on a truce and that the truce has started," an official said.

Iran transfers centrifuge machines to Fordo atomic site

August 22, 2011 - 15:24 AMT  07:46 GMT
"Transferring the centrifuges of the Natanz site to Fordo is underway with full observance of standards," Fereidoun Abbasi said.

Police investigating a break-in at Armenian priest’s chambers in NY

August 22, 2011 - 15:13 AMT  07:46 GMT
Someone entered through a window last week, ransacking rooms and rummaging through file cabinets, drawers, cupboards and mail.
Expert: Azerbaijan applies dirtiest propaganda war methods

Expert: Azerbaijan applies dirtiest propaganda war methods

August 22, 2011 - 14:59 AMT  07:46 GMT
“Our neighbors can’t invent any new tools of information struggle,” director of Yerevan branch of Institute CIS Studies said.

Oil prices around the world expected to fall

August 22, 2011 - 14:57 AMT  07:46 GMT
Benchmark oil for September delivery was down 25 cents to $82.01 a barrel in electronic trading on the NY Mercantile Exchange.
Russia to build new nuclear plants in Iran

Russia to build new nuclear plants in Iran

August 22, 2011 - 14:10 AMT  07:46 GMT
“The Russians have held negotiations with us on building new nuclear power plants and have presented some proposals,” Abbasi said.
Next generation may resolve Karabakh conflict - expert

Next generation may resolve Karabakh conflict - expert

August 22, 2011 - 13:50 AMT  07:46 GMT
“The OSCE Minsk Group is not the format capable to the settle the Nagorno Karabakh conflict,” Alexander Rar said.
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