Senior Syrian officers reportedly defect from Assad forces

Senior Syrian officers reportedly defect from Assad forces

June 25, 2012 - 13:21 AMT  09:21 GMT
A Syrian general, two colonels two majors, one lieutenant and 33 soldiers have defected and arrived in Turkey.
“All is Well,” “Drought” win LA Film Fest top awards

“All is Well,” “Drought” win LA Film Fest top awards

June 25, 2012 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
The two top juried awards are the Narrative Award and Documentary Award, each carrying an unrestricted $15,000 cash prize.
S. Korea’s oil imports from Iran decrease sharply

S. Korea’s oil imports from Iran decrease sharply

June 25, 2012 - 13:10 AMT  09:10 GMT
Earlier this month, two South Korean shipping companies said they had suspended importing Iranian crude.
Palm Springs ShortFest qualifies 4 films for Oscar

Palm Springs ShortFest qualifies 4 films for Oscar

June 25, 2012 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
"Behind the Mirrors" Peruvian/U.S. co-production about the owner of a brothel, received the Best of Festival Award.
Facebook launches Find Friends Nearby new mobile feature

Facebook launches Find Friends Nearby new mobile feature

June 25, 2012 - 12:55 AMT  08:55 GMT
Find Friends Nearby allows users to locate their friends at events or locations without having to search them by name.
RPA member: it’s hard to be neither coalition nor opposition

RPA member: it’s hard to be neither coalition nor opposition

June 25, 2012 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
Artak Zakaryan: back in global financial crisis years, Armenian government was busy overcoming the crisis repercussions.
Syrian forces reportedly fire upon another Turkish plane

Syrian forces reportedly fire upon another Turkish plane

June 25, 2012 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
The information was shared with the ambassadors and defense attachés of the Arab League, European Union and NATO countries.
David Harutyunyan wins Karen Asryan Memorial gold

David Harutyunyan wins Karen Asryan Memorial gold

June 25, 2012 - 12:46 AMT  08:46 GMT
The tournament, with a prize fund of $18,5 thous. brought together 57 chess players, including 13 grandmasters.
OSCE resolution calls for stronger Afghanistan border security projects

OSCE resolution calls for stronger Afghanistan border security projects

June 25, 2012 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
The resolution calls for the OSCE participating States to increase their contributions toward activities related to border security.
Vanes Martirosyan says will fight Saul Alvarez “anytime, anywhere”

Vanes Martirosyan says will fight Saul Alvarez “anytime, anywhere”

June 25, 2012 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
Martirosyan faces Ryan Davis July 7 in Carson, CA on the undercard of Nonito Donaire-Jeffrey Mathebula HBO televised fight.
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