Renowned U.S. author refuses to visit Turkey

January 30, 2012 - 18:24 AMT  00:07 GMT
Paul Auster said he had protested the Turkish and Chinese governments for their treatment of journalists.
Turkish envoy: France should withdraw from OSCE MG

Turkish envoy: France should withdraw from OSCE MG

January 30, 2012 - 18:14 AMT  00:07 GMT
Hulusi Kılıç noted that France proved its unjust position through adoption of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial.
IAEA inspectors may extend Iran visit

IAEA inspectors may extend Iran visit

January 30, 2012 - 18:03 AMT  00:07 GMT
The West suspects Iran is pursuing weapons technology. Iran insists that its program is for peaceful purposes.
Diego Maradona  may coach UAE national team

Diego Maradona may coach UAE national team

January 30, 2012 - 17:40 AMT  00:07 GMT
Various names have been linked with the UAE coach's job, including Dick Advocaat and Frank Rijkaard.
NA vice-speaker: Azerbaijan again appeared in awkward situation

NA vice-speaker: Azerbaijan again appeared in awkward situation

January 30, 2012 - 17:39 AMT  00:07 GMT
Eduard Sharmazanov commented on Azerbaijan’s parliament vice-speaker Bahar Muradova’s statement.
PM meets CoE Yerevan School of Political Studies students

PM meets CoE Yerevan School of Political Studies students

January 30, 2012 - 17:33 AMT  00:07 GMT
Tigran Sargsyan: today we live in a period of internal contradictions that result in emergence of crisis.
Former FM on elections: Armenia needs deep reforms

Former FM on elections: Armenia needs deep reforms

January 30, 2012 - 17:32 AMT  00:07 GMT
“I firmly believe that it is of utmost importance that Armenia hold free and fair parliamentary elections,” Vartan Oskanian said.
Syrian authorities agree to talks in Moscow

Syrian authorities agree to talks in Moscow

January 30, 2012 - 17:31 AMT  00:07 GMT
“Our invitation has already received a positive response from the Syrian authorities,” Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Armenian Finance Ministry: Jan 30-Feb1 prices for precious metals

Armenian Finance Ministry: Jan 30-Feb1 prices for precious metals

January 30, 2012 - 17:06 AMT  00:07 GMT
From Jan 30 - Feb 1, gold purchase price totals AMD 19307.38 (+362.13), release price: 20986.28 (+393.62).
Istanbul cancels 108 international flights over heavy snow

Istanbul cancels 108 international flights over heavy snow

January 30, 2012 - 17:05 AMT  00:07 GMT
Atatürk Airport Director said airline companies called off the flights but added that runways had remained open at the airport.
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