Israel decides to speed up construction in east Jerusalem to spite Palestinians

Israel decides to speed up construction in east Jerusalem to spite Palestinians

November 2, 2011 - 12:59 AMT  22:57 GMT
"These measures were agreed... as punishment after the vote at UNESCO," a senior government official said on condition of anonymity.
Armenian teams train for World Weightlifting Championships

Armenian teams train for World Weightlifting Championships

November 2, 2011 - 12:51 AMT  22:57 GMT
Samvel Khachatryan: Armenian weightlifting teams have a goal to represent Armenia at 2012 Olympic Games with 8-9 sportsmen.
Iran Foreign Ministry: Tehran, Moscow continue military cooperation

Iran Foreign Ministry: Tehran, Moscow continue military cooperation

November 2, 2011 - 12:49 AMT  22:57 GMT
Despite cancellation of the contract for S-300 missile system delivery to Iran, cooperation in military sector will go on.
Nuclear power advocate Jack Ohanian dies at 78

Nuclear power advocate Jack Ohanian dies at 78

November 2, 2011 - 12:31 AMT  22:57 GMT
During his nearly 40 years at UF, Ohanian served as interim vice president for research and interim dean of engineering.

Armenia, Iran to increase electricity swap to 1,200 MW

November 2, 2011 - 12:17 AMT  22:57 GMT
Iran and Armenia have signed a memorandum for the construction of a third power transmission line with a 400-kilovolt capacity.
UN Secretary General confident Cyprus issue will be solved by yearend

UN Secretary General confident Cyprus issue will be solved by yearend

November 2, 2011 - 12:06 AMT  22:57 GMT
“Cyprus President and Turkish Cypriot leader leaders have assured me they believe that they can finalise a deal,” Ban Ki-moon said.
Dmitry Rogozin: U.S. uses NATO as cover in European missile defense shield

Dmitry Rogozin: U.S. uses NATO as cover in European missile defense shield

November 2, 2011 - 11:59 AMT  22:57 GMT
“European NATO members will have neither a button to push nor a finger to push it with,” Russia's NATO envoy said.
Armenian chess teams participating in European Championship

Armenian chess teams participating in European Championship

November 2, 2011 - 11:51 AMT  22:57 GMT
The Championship will be held in 9 rounds. 38 and 28 teams play in men’s and women’s tournaments respectively.
Erdogan slams Germany for opposing Turkey's EU full membership bid

Erdogan slams Germany for opposing Turkey's EU full membership bid

November 2, 2011 - 11:50 AMT  22:57 GMT
"Germany should do much more for Turkey's EU membership bid as this would massively support integration,” Turkish PM said.

Karabakh, Javakhk to be highlighted at ANC-WR event

November 2, 2011 - 11:44 AMT  22:57 GMT
Kasbarian and Chouldjian will join Robert Avetisyan, who will discuss the history of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
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