"Mademoiselle" outlawed in France

February 22, 2012 - 14:08 AMT  10:08 GMT
French solidarity minister, backed the ban calling the term an "intrusion into private life" and affront to sexual equality.
Russia’s LUKoil may launch oil production in Iraq in 2014

Russia’s LUKoil may launch oil production in Iraq in 2014

February 22, 2012 - 14:06 AMT  20:13 GMT
"We will launch[production at the oilfield at the end of 2013 or at the beginning of 2014," Vagit Alekperov said.
Dell Q4 earnings drop amid weak sales

Dell Q4 earnings drop amid weak sales

February 22, 2012 - 13:55 AMT  20:13 GMT
The Texas-based company said it earned $764 mln in Q3, down from $927 mln in previous corresponding period.
Violent row mars Sao Paulo Carnival

Violent row mars Sao Paulo Carnival

February 22, 2012 - 13:53 AMT  20:13 GMT
The row involving scores of people led to cancellation of the election of a champion samba school at Sao Paulo Carnival.
S. Korea open to talks with North to ease tensions - president

S. Korea open to talks with North to ease tensions - president

February 22, 2012 - 13:52 AMT  20:13 GMT
Cross-border relations have been icy since Seoul accused Pyongyang of sinking warship in Mar 2010, leaving 46 dead.
WB approves US$15 million loan for Armenian water project

WB approves US$15 million loan for Armenian water project

February 22, 2012 - 13:37 AMT  20:13 GMT
The total financing of the project is USD18 million, of which the government of Armenia will finance USD3 million.
Sociologist: RPA, Prosperous Armenia absolute favorites in upcoming elections

Sociologist: RPA, Prosperous Armenia absolute favorites in upcoming elections

February 22, 2012 - 13:30 AMT  20:13 GMT
“These are preliminary findings, and the situation may change prior to the elections,” Aharon Adibekyan says.
Environmental activists protest construction in Yerevan park

Environmental activists protest construction in Yerevan park

February 22, 2012 - 13:27 AMT  20:13 GMT
Clothing boutiques on Abovyan street sidewalks were dismantled in late January by the order of Yerevan mayor Taron Margaryan.
Expert: Armenia must sue Azerbaijan for Khojalu

Expert: Armenia must sue Azerbaijan for Khojalu

February 22, 2012 - 13:20 AMT  20:13 GMT
“Azerbaijan has created a good mechanism for spreading the lie around the world,” Alexander Manasyan said.
Rumor: iPad 3 to launch in Germany on March 23

Rumor: iPad 3 to launch in Germany on March 23

February 22, 2012 - 13:16 AMT  20:13 GMT
Last year, Apple announced the iPad 2 on March 2, and the device became available in the U.S. just over a week later, on March 11.
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