French nuclear aircraft carrier bound for Persian Gulf

French nuclear aircraft carrier bound for Persian Gulf

February 1, 2012 - 17:32 AMT  11:14 GMT
U.S. troops are reportedly arriving at Masirah island, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. Air Force base is deployed.

Artist Sophia Gasparian to donate her work to “Artworks for Healing”

February 1, 2012 - 17:30 AMT  11:14 GMT
Gasparian’s work began in experimental film and later transitioned to installation combining video, sound and painting.
McLaren launch new MP4-27 car

McLaren launch new MP4-27 car

February 1, 2012 - 17:29 AMT  11:14 GMT
Hamilton described the MP4-27, unveiled at the team's Surrey base, as "the finest-looking car we've had for some time".
4 plead guilty in al-Qaeda inspired London Stock Exchange bomb plot

4 plead guilty in al-Qaeda inspired London Stock Exchange bomb plot

February 1, 2012 - 17:06 AMT  11:14 GMT
2 of them admitted preparing for acts of terrorism by planning to plant an improvised explosive device at London Stock Exchange.

Israeli PM Netanyahu wins Likud leadership election

February 1, 2012 - 17:02 AMT  11:14 GMT
Benjamin Netanyahu received 75% of the vote; his only rival, ultra-nationalist Moshe Feiglin, won 24% of the votes.
Lavrov too busy to speak to Clinton about Syria

Lavrov too busy to speak to Clinton about Syria

February 1, 2012 - 16:54 AMT  11:14 GMT
The conversation with Mrs. Clinton will take place “at the first possible opportunity,” the Russian Foreign Minister said.
Zhirinovsky: Russia will never leave Armenia alone

Zhirinovsky: Russia will never leave Armenia alone

February 1, 2012 - 16:53 AMT  12:53 GMT
Head of Liberal Democratic Party of Russia says OSCE MG, France and other states will never be able to resolve the issue.

Bridge economic forum to kick off in Tsaghkadzor Feb 3

February 1, 2012 - 16:44 AMT  11:14 GMT
From February 3-6, Armenian resort town of Tsaghkadzor will host the Bridge annual international economic forum.
Russian politician suggests Armenia, Azerbaijan join Russia

Russian politician suggests Armenia, Azerbaijan join Russia

February 1, 2012 - 16:43 AMT  11:14 GMT
Vladimir Zhirinovsky says recognition of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by Russia will harm ties with Armenia.
Massive U.S. military buildup reported south of Hormuz

Massive U.S. military buildup reported south of Hormuz

February 1, 2012 - 16:42 AMT  11:14 GMT
In addition to troops currently in the region, U.S. is deploying 50,000 soldiers to be ready for ‘any contingency’ by March.
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