Rallies in support of jailed journalists to be held in Turkey

Rallies in support of jailed journalists to be held in Turkey

March 3, 2012 - 13:47 AMT  15:00 GMT
The first protest in Taksim Square will mark the first anniversary of the arrest of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener.
Conference on military medicine kicks off in Yerevan

Conference on military medicine kicks off in Yerevan

March 3, 2012 - 13:46 AMT  15:00 GMT
Doctors provided great support to our army during Artsakh war, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said.
Azerbaijan expects more EU involvement in Karabakh process

Azerbaijan expects more EU involvement in Karabakh process

March 3, 2012 - 13:32 AMT  15:00 GMT
Azerbaijan expects the EU to be more actively involved in Karabakh conflict settlement process, Azerbaijani official says.
Stewardess attempts to smuggle jewelry

Stewardess attempts to smuggle jewelry

March 3, 2012 - 13:04 AMT  15:00 GMT
Luisa Yeghiazaryan says she was given USD 400 to transport the precious items without customs control to Krasnodar.
Armenian organizations start Free Zarakolu campaign

Armenian organizations start Free Zarakolu campaign

March 3, 2012 - 13:00 AMT  15:00 GMT
Ragip Zarakolu is a recipient of the National Library Award of the Republic of Armenia and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Iran awaiting parliamentary election results

Iran awaiting parliamentary election results

March 3, 2012 - 12:49 AMT  15:00 GMT
Officials reported that over 31 million ballots had been cast by 9:00 pm, indicating an overall voter turnout of 64.6 percent.
Georgia turns down Russia’s bid for rapprochement

Georgia turns down Russia’s bid for rapprochement

March 3, 2012 - 12:49 AMT  15:00 GMT
“If Russia reviews its recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, we will be ready to restore relations,” Georgian official says.
Eurovision without politics is hard to believe, U.S. radio says

Eurovision without politics is hard to believe, U.S. radio says

March 3, 2012 - 12:37 AMT  15:00 GMT
Ukraine’s victory at Eurovision International Song Contest coincided with Orange Revolution, U.S. radio says.
Orinats Yerkir party congress opens in Yerevan

Orinats Yerkir party congress opens in Yerevan

March 3, 2012 - 12:19 AMT  15:00 GMT
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Prosperous Armenia party leader Gagik Tsarukyan are attending the event.
Venezuela’s Chávez pictured with Fidel Castro after surgery

Venezuela’s Chávez pictured with Fidel Castro after surgery

March 3, 2012 - 12:16 AMT  15:00 GMT
The government insists Chávez, 57, is recovering quickly and will be ready to contest a presidential election on Oct 7.
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