Artur Baghdasaryan to pay working visit to France Dec 6-8

Artur Baghdasaryan to pay working visit to France Dec 6-8

December 5, 2011 - 16:37 AMT  15:01 GMT
The NSC Secretary will attend the 20th session of the National Party of Europe to further meet chairman Wilfried Martens.
Iran warns: blocking oil exports will double crude prices

Iran warns: blocking oil exports will double crude prices

December 5, 2011 - 16:36 AMT  15:01 GMT
"As soon as such an issue is raised seriously the oil price would soar to above $250 a barrel," Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Syria will allow Arab League observer mission

December 5, 2011 - 16:34 AMT  15:01 GMT
Syrian Foreign Minister sent the Arab League secretary-general, a message to that effect on Dec 4 night.
Sepp Blatter: I have not finished my mission at FIFA

Sepp Blatter: I have not finished my mission at FIFA

December 5, 2011 - 16:24 AMT  15:01 GMT
Sepp Blatter says he cannot leave his position as FIFA president until he has improved the organisation's image.
Prometey Bank joins UNIStream Money Transfer System

Prometey Bank joins UNIStream Money Transfer System

December 5, 2011 - 16:04 AMT  15:01 GMT
The main advantages of the system are: low cost of the transfer, procedure simplicity, short period of transaction.
Shevardnadze views Armenia-Adjara highway construction as threat

Shevardnadze views Armenia-Adjara highway construction as threat

December 5, 2011 - 15:55 AMT  15:01 GMT
Former Georgian President is concerned Adjara's demographic picture will be dramatically affected by the inflow of Armenians.
Messi, Xavi, Ronaldo shortlisted for 2011 Fifa Ballon d'Or

Messi, Xavi, Ronaldo shortlisted for 2011 Fifa Ballon d'Or

December 5, 2011 - 15:54 AMT  15:01 GMT
Messi is once again the favorite after another stunning season at Barcelona in which he scored 53 goals.
Court allows WikiLeaks founder to continue extradition struggle

Court allows WikiLeaks founder to continue extradition struggle

December 5, 2011 - 15:21 AMT  15:01 GMT
Assange now has 14 days in which to formally lodge an appeal, meaning his stay in Britain is certain to stretch into 2012.
Samvel Nikoyan, Larisa Alaverdyan nominated for parliament speaker

Samvel Nikoyan, Larisa Alaverdyan nominated for parliament speaker

December 5, 2011 - 15:15 AMT  15:01 GMT
“I’ll use my vast parliament work experience to justify expectations of public and my colleagues,” Nikoyan stressed.
HSBC fined £10.5 million for mis-selling products to elderly

HSBC fined £10.5 million for mis-selling products to elderly

December 5, 2011 - 15:01 AMT  15:01 GMT
The FSA said in a statement that HSBC's NHFA subsidiary had given "inappropriate investment advice" to elderly customers.
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