Rogozin plants poplars near NATO headquarters

January 14, 2012 - 12:51 AMT  20:18 GMT
Symbolically enough, a poplar, or “topol” in Russian, brings up associations with Russia’s ballistic missiles Topol-M.

Libya starts withdrawing old currency

January 14, 2012 - 12:25 AMT  20:18 GMT
The one- and 20-dinar notes will be phased out because these images remind the Libyans of the time of the dictatorship.
Ban Ki-moon condemns murder of Iranian nuclear scientist

Ban Ki-moon condemns murder of Iranian nuclear scientist

January 14, 2012 - 12:16 AMT  20:18 GMT
Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, 32, was killed by a motorbike hitman who put a magnetic bomb on his car in Tehran, Jan. 11.

Suicide bomber kills at least 15 people in Iraq

January 14, 2012 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
Arbain has been a frequent target of militants since the U.S.-led invasion that ousted Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein.
Murray beats Nalbandian at Kooyong

Murray beats Nalbandian at Kooyong

January 14, 2012 - 12:01 AMT  20:18 GMT
Andy Murray continued his preparation for the Australian Open with a straight-set victory over David Nalbandian at Kooyong.

U.S. concerned that Israel prepares military action against Iran

January 14, 2012 - 11:53 AMT  20:18 GMT
General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will meet with Israeli military officials in Tel Aviv next week.
Tata Steel Chess Tournament to kick off Jan 14

Tata Steel Chess Tournament to kick off Jan 14

January 14, 2012 - 11:49 AMT  20:18 GMT
Aronian - Karjakin, Carlsen - Gashimov pairings have been announced to perform in the first round.

Turkey negotiates F-35 flight codes purchase with U.S.

January 14, 2012 - 11:44 AMT  20:18 GMT
These are the codes that we are interested in acquiring,” said Undersecretary of the Defense Industry Murad Bayar said.
UAV robotics contest to be held in Armenia

UAV robotics contest to be held in Armenia

January 14, 2012 - 11:32 AMT  20:18 GMT
Contest participants are requested to design robots which must study the area during the flight, recognize navigation signs, etc.
Imagine Cup Armenia 2012 competition kicks off

Imagine Cup Armenia 2012 competition kicks off

January 14, 2012 - 11:27 AMT  20:18 GMT
The winner team of the Armenian Final will represent Armenia at the Imagine Cup World Final in Australia in July 2012.
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