Protests spread across Russia

December 10, 2011 - 12:51 AMT  00:40 GMT
Some 1,000 people rallied in the Urals city of Barnaul, about 200 in Chita and several hundreds in Krasnoyarsk.
About 20 people gather at Russian embassy in Yerevan

About 20 people gather at Russian embassy in Yerevan

December 10, 2011 - 12:40 AMT  00:40 GMT
Samvel Karabekyan said that he expresses his own opinion while the stand of the Armenian opposition is a political issue.
Massachusetts Armenians meet with Senator Scott Brown

Massachusetts Armenians meet with Senator Scott Brown

December 10, 2011 - 12:21 AMT  00:40 GMT
The ANC representatives also updated Sen. Brown on the status of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res. 304.
EU leaders call for more sanctions against Iran

EU leaders call for more sanctions against Iran

December 10, 2011 - 12:21 AMT  00:40 GMT
The leaders did not make an explicit call for an embargo on Iranian crude oil, which EU diplomats have been discussing.

Armenia’s 2012 state budget – ‘social’ or ‘pre-electoral’

December 10, 2011 - 12:15 AMT  00:40 GMT
On December 8, Armenian National Assembly adopted 2012 state budget with 66 votes in favor and 2 against. Heritage and ARF Dashnaktutyun parliamentary groups did not vote.
Israel launches strike at

Israel launches strike at "terror-affiliated site" in Gaza

December 10, 2011 - 12:11 AMT  00:40 GMT
A statement from the military said direct hits were confirmed in the air strike. Gaza medics reported no casualties.
Nalbandian 2nd at Copa Almirante Brown

Nalbandian 2nd at Copa Almirante Brown

December 10, 2011 - 11:34 AMT  00:40 GMT
David Nalbandian will also participate in Copa Peugeot on December 15-18 to rival Marat Safin (Russia) and 3 others.
Human rights

Human rights "went viral" in 2011 thanks to internet – UN official

December 10, 2011 - 11:19 AMT  00:40 GMT
"2011 has been an extraordinary year for human rights thanks to the dynamic and irrepressible surge of social media," Navi Pillay said.
Turkey's EU Minister hit in his face with an egg

Turkey's EU Minister hit in his face with an egg

December 10, 2011 - 11:16 AMT  00:40 GMT
The incident took place at the Aegean University where Egemen Bağış was attending the unveiling of a sculpture.
NASA allows first-ever private space station trip in Feb 2012

NASA allows first-ever private space station trip in Feb 2012

December 10, 2011 - 11:02 AMT  00:40 GMT
"It is the opening of that new commercial cargo delivery era," said NASA's No. 2, deputy administrator Lori Garver.
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