Iranian parliamentary elections 2nd round due May 4

Iranian parliamentary elections 2nd round due May 4

March 17, 2012 - 13:37 AMT  02:49 GMT
The runoff vote for the remaining 65 parliament seats will be held in the Iranian capital of Tehran and other main cities.
Prosperous Armenia holds 6th congress in Yerevan

Prosperous Armenia holds 6th congress in Yerevan

March 17, 2012 - 13:34 AMT  02:49 GMT
6th congress of Prosperous Armenia party brought together 6788 delegates out of 6812 on March 17 in Yerevan.
Marco Mueller appointed Rome Film Festival artistic director

Marco Mueller appointed Rome Film Festival artistic director

March 17, 2012 - 13:24 AMT  02:49 GMT
Mueller’s appointment finally closed the door on one of the most problematic periods in the seven-year history of a festival.
Guitarist Gohar Vardanyan performs in Ohio

Guitarist Gohar Vardanyan performs in Ohio

March 17, 2012 - 13:15 AMT  02:49 GMT
Gohar Vardanyan has performed throughout the U.S., including the Smithsonian Institution and Lincoln Center.
Former head of presidential administration nominated in 32nd constituency

Former head of presidential administration nominated in 32nd constituency

March 17, 2012 - 12:53 AMT  02:49 GMT
Former head of presidential administration Karen Karapetyan is running for the parliament by majority system.
Dr. Zaven Arzoumanian gives lecture on Armenian printing 500th anniversary

Dr. Zaven Arzoumanian gives lecture on Armenian printing 500th anniversary

March 17, 2012 - 12:48 AMT  02:49 GMT
Very Rev. Kegham Zakarian and George Mandossian, vice president of TCA’s Central Board of Directors, were among the attendees.
Red Bull energy drink creator dies

Red Bull energy drink creator dies

March 17, 2012 - 12:31 AMT  02:49 GMT
Forbes magazine has ranked Chaleo among the richest men in the world. His assets are estimated to be worth several billion dollars.
Diary of Norwegian witness of Armenian Genocide found, to be translated

Diary of Norwegian witness of Armenian Genocide found, to be translated

March 17, 2012 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
“The genocide perpetrated by Turks was not only a crime against humanity, but also a cultural genocide,” Hayk Demoyan.
Paper: ARFD picks new Freedom, Justice, Alliance motto

Paper: ARFD picks new Freedom, Justice, Alliance motto

March 17, 2012 - 11:50 AMT  02:49 GMT
ARFD Bureau member Hrant Margaryan won’t top electoral list, Hovhannisyan and Rustamyan being major candidates.
Armenian language courses launched in Turkish province

Armenian language courses launched in Turkish province

March 17, 2012 - 11:46 AMT  02:49 GMT
“We are offering Armenian courses, and we are thinking about giving Syriac courses later on,” Mayor Abdullah Demirbaş said.
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