Rio's famed Carnival kicks off in Brazil

Rio's famed Carnival kicks off in Brazil

February 18, 2012 - 17:51 AMT  06:30 GMT
Under a shower of confetti and pulsating samba beats, legendary King Momo officially launched Rio's legendary Carnival.
St. Petersburg hosts pro-Putin rally

St. Petersburg hosts pro-Putin rally

February 18, 2012 - 17:36 AMT  13:36 GMT
About 60,000 Russian Prime Minister Putin’s supporters gathered by the Oktyabrskiy concert hall in St. Petersburg.
U.S. approves oil-spill plan for Arctic

U.S. approves oil-spill plan for Arctic

February 18, 2012 - 16:58 AMT  06:30 GMT
U.S. officials have approved an oil-spill plan for Royal Dutch Shell PLC as the company looks to begin drilling in the Arctic.
Hillary Clinton: U.S. stands for Armenia -Turkey reconciliation

Hillary Clinton: U.S. stands for Armenia -Turkey reconciliation

February 18, 2012 - 16:50 AMT  06:30 GMT
U.S. Secretary of State says America backs OSCE Minsk Group activity aimed at achieving Karabakh conflict settlement.
Yerkrapah Board chairman calls Armenian President brother-in-arms

Yerkrapah Board chairman calls Armenian President brother-in-arms

February 18, 2012 - 16:40 AMT  06:30 GMT
Manvel Grigoryan ruled out possibility of another convention aimed at announcing Yerkrapah’s support for any political forces.
Yerkrapah member: We’ll take retaliatory action in case of Azeri attack

Yerkrapah member: We’ll take retaliatory action in case of Azeri attack

February 18, 2012 - 16:31 AMT  06:30 GMT
Yerkrapah Board chairman says the Union stands ready to protect homeland in case Azerbaijan launches an offensive.
U.S. crews extinguish fire at Washington state refinery

U.S. crews extinguish fire at Washington state refinery

February 18, 2012 - 16:25 AMT  06:30 GMT
The fire broke out about 160 km north of Seattle, 2:30 p.m. local time and was extinguished an hour and a half later.
250 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported Feb 12 -18

250 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported Feb 12 -18

February 18, 2012 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
Despite aggressive actions by Azerbaijan, NKR forces refrained from retaliatory measures, continuing with their military duty.
Heritage member: lifetime prisoners deemed social outcasts in Armenia

Heritage member: lifetime prisoners deemed social outcasts in Armenia

February 18, 2012 - 16:05 AMT  06:30 GMT
Today Yerevan hosted a presentation ceremony of a book written by a lifetime sentenced prisoner Mher Yenokyan.
Vladimir Ashkenazy may visit Armenia

Vladimir Ashkenazy may visit Armenia

February 18, 2012 - 15:52 AMT  06:30 GMT
“My teacher for many years was Armenian,” he said, adding that he hopes to conduct in Armenia later this year or early next.
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