On Dec.13, in the framework of a working visit to Italy, Serzh Sargsyan met with Rome's Mayor Gianni Alemanno.

Jay Carney: Russian government authorities allowed the demonstrations to take place, and refrained from interfering in them.

In the framework of the working visit to Italy, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with his Italian counterpart Giorgio Napolitano.

An investigative committee appointed by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has dismissed allegations that Azerbaijan was promised two gold medals at next year's Olympics in exchange for £9 million loan to the sport's ruling body.

A new fiscal treaty with stricter budget rules will be in place by mid-2012, according to Herman Van Rompuy.

Impuls FC midfielder Zaven Badoyan’s representative Karen Muradyan noted that BATE FC negotiates purchasing a player.

“Azeri political, judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies won’t be able to mislead world public opinion,” Rachel Denber said.