March 8-11 declared non-working days in Armenia

March 8-11 declared non-working days in Armenia

February 23, 2012 - 11:37 AMT  04:52 GMT
On February 23, Armenian government passed a decision, according to which March 9 is declared a non-working day.
Obama calls on Google, Facebook to develop common privacy standards

Obama calls on Google, Facebook to develop common privacy standards

February 23, 2012 - 11:27 AMT  04:52 GMT
Congress should enact a privacy bill of rights for Web users, the administration said in a report released in Washington.
New species of lizard with rainbow skin discovered in Cambodia

New species of lizard with rainbow skin discovered in Cambodia

February 23, 2012 - 11:23 AMT  04:52 GMT
"Some similar species are known from only a few individuals. We were very lucky to find this one," said Neang Thy.
Germany's Commerzbank posts 4Q euro316 million profit

Germany's Commerzbank posts 4Q euro316 million profit

February 23, 2012 - 11:19 AMT  04:52 GMT
The Frankfurt-based bank reduced its operating costs to euro1.77 billion from euro2.16 billion a year earlier.
Cameron urges Britain to combat racism in sport

Cameron urges Britain to combat racism in sport

February 23, 2012 - 11:11 AMT  04:52 GMT
British PM says that Britain needs to act swiftly to crush any return of racism in football, after several high-profile cases.
Japan may provide up to $50 billion to IMF

Japan may provide up to $50 billion to IMF

February 23, 2012 - 11:00 AMT  04:52 GMT
Japan said it expects to pay for the latest contribution by using a refund from the $100 billion it gave to the IMF in 2009.
Blasts kill at least 22 in Baghdad

Blasts kill at least 22 in Baghdad

February 23, 2012 - 10:51 AMT  04:52 GMT
Police said nine people were killed and 24 wounded in the explosion that shook buildings and windows blocks away.
Sergey Mikayelyan comes 8th at U23 World Ski Championships

Sergey Mikayelyan comes 8th at U23 World Ski Championships

February 23, 2012 - 10:30 AMT  04:52 GMT
Sergey Mikayelyan covered 10 km distance race in 26:35.4 minutes in U23 World Ski Championships in Turkey.
Strauss-Kahn released after questioning in prostituting probe

Strauss-Kahn released after questioning in prostituting probe

February 23, 2012 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
Former IMF head was questioned by French police about an alleged pimping operation and misuse of company funds.
U.S. Congressmen receive mail threatening biological attack

U.S. Congressmen receive mail threatening biological attack

February 23, 2012 - 10:24 AMT  04:52 GMT
John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress, received a letter containing a powdery substance at one of his offices in Ohio.
---