Moody's confirms France’s AAA credit rating

Moody's confirms France’s AAA credit rating

January 16, 2012 - 16:10 AMT  17:49 GMT
On Jan 13 Standard & Poor’s downgraded France and Austria – two of the currency zone’s six triple A rated countries.
Baku hampers investigation of contact line incidents

Baku hampers investigation of contact line incidents

January 16, 2012 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
Edward Nalbandian: Azerbaijan repeatedly avoids implementation of agreements on investigating incidents at contact line.
Samsung merging bada OS with Tizen

Samsung merging bada OS with Tizen

January 16, 2012 - 15:55 AMT  17:49 GMT
By merging, Samsung hopes to tap into the existing bada community, including thousands of bada app developers.
Armenian-French actress Rosy Varte dies at 88

Armenian-French actress Rosy Varte dies at 88

January 16, 2012 - 15:49 AMT  17:49 GMT
Rosy Varte (born Nevarte Manouélian) appeared in 95 film and television shows and more than 100 plays since 1949.
January 16 celebrated as Beatles Day

January 16 celebrated as Beatles Day

January 16, 2012 - 15:40 AMT  17:49 GMT
The Beatles gained popularity in the UK after their first single, "Love Me Do", became a modest hit in late 1962.

Fitch cuts Russia's outlook over protests against PM Putin

January 16, 2012 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
"Political uncertainty in Russia has risen and the global economic outlook has worsened,” the agency has said.
Putin: world is facing a serious systemic crisis

Putin: world is facing a serious systemic crisis

January 16, 2012 - 15:16 AMT  17:49 GMT
“This is a visible manifestation of a transition to a new cultural, economic, technological and geopolitical era,” PM said.
Armenia to boost ties with China, India, Japan, Latin America

Armenia to boost ties with China, India, Japan, Latin America

January 16, 2012 - 15:12 AMT  17:49 GMT
Edward Nalbandian voiced hope for development of Armenia-EU relations, specifically in the framework of Association Agreement.
Heritage briefs PACE on Armenia’s electoral system

Heritage briefs PACE on Armenia’s electoral system

January 16, 2012 - 15:11 AMT  17:49 GMT
Armenian NA includes 131 parliamentarians, with 41 MPs elected through majority system; 90 MPs - through proportional system.
ICG rep. says Armenian-Turkish process won’t settle Karabakh conflict

ICG rep. says Armenian-Turkish process won’t settle Karabakh conflict

January 16, 2012 - 15:10 AMT  17:49 GMT
Sabine Freizer: many in Armenian, Turkish opposition groups and social circles stand against Armenia-Turkish protocols.
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