Varuzhan Nersessian appointed as assistant to President

January 17, 2012 - 17:27 AMT  21:15 GMT
Prior to the appointment to the post, Nersessian was Deputy Chief of Mission at the Armenian Embassy in Washington DC.
Microsoft's youngest professional dies at 16

Microsoft's youngest professional dies at 16

January 17, 2012 - 17:25 AMT  21:15 GMT
Arfa Karim Randhawa rose to fame when she became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at the age of 9.
Minister: Tehran negotiates talks date with world powers

Minister: Tehran negotiates talks date with world powers

January 17, 2012 - 17:23 AMT  21:15 GMT
"Mr. Jalili and Ms. Ashton are still continuing their consultations," Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said.

Extreme Islamism named major threat in Norway

January 17, 2012 - 17:02 AMT  21:15 GMT
Norway's security service says threats from lone-wolf types have increased following the July massacre that left 77 dead.
Russian scientists label U.S. radar involvement theory “exotic”

Russian scientists label U.S. radar involvement theory “exotic”

January 17, 2012 - 16:58 AMT  21:15 GMT
Viktor Savorsky: the electronic equipment is usually protected very well against radiation and sheltered against external fields.
Armenia to participate in 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku

Armenia to participate in 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku

January 17, 2012 - 16:50 AMT  21:15 GMT
A few minutes ago Eurovision official website presented the list of participating countries, Armenia among them.
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,82  Jan 17

USD market average rate totals AMD 388,82 Jan 17

January 17, 2012 - 16:49 AMT  12:49 GMT
The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 388,82 on Jan. 17, decreasing by 0.18 point compared to Jan. 16.

Kazakh opposition gathers to protest election results

January 17, 2012 - 16:46 AMT  21:15 GMT
At the rally, the leaders of the All-National Social Democratic Party set fire to printouts of official vote counts.

UK armed forces to cut 4,200 jobs

January 17, 2012 - 16:44 AMT  21:15 GMT
UK defense secretary justified the decision by insisting he had "no choice" because of appalling state of military finances.

EU, Russia may ease visa requirements for short-term stays

January 17, 2012 - 16:39 AMT  21:15 GMT
Earlier, José Manuel Barroso warned that the lifting of EU visa requirements for Russians was still years away.
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