Armenia posts 0,7% inflation rate in June

Armenia posts 0,7% inflation rate in June

July 2, 2012 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
Consumer prices decreased by 1,5-0.2% in June compared to May, while the highest index was registered in Yerevan.
Deutsche Bank secures additional investments in EFSE microfinance fund

Deutsche Bank secures additional investments in EFSE microfinance fund

July 2, 2012 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
Deutsche Bank has participated in the Fund’s financing since 2007, most recently with an investment totalling EUR 31.5 million.
European Council President arriving in Armenia July 3

European Council President arriving in Armenia July 3

July 2, 2012 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
Van Rompuy will discuss EU-Armenia relations, the internal political situation as well as other issues of mutual interest.
Tech distributor Ingram Micro to buy BrightPoint for $650mln

Tech distributor Ingram Micro to buy BrightPoint for $650mln

July 2, 2012 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
The company said it expects more than $55 million in annual cost synergies and efficiencies by 2014 from the acquisition.
Late N. Korean leader ordered scientists to make uranium bombs - reports

Late N. Korean leader ordered scientists to make uranium bombs - reports

July 2, 2012 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
"U.S. and other hostile forces were complaining we are trying to produce uranium to make nuclear weapons," the document said.
Enrique Peña Nieto projected winner of Mexico presidential race

Enrique Peña Nieto projected winner of Mexico presidential race

July 2, 2012 - 10:23 AMT  06:23 GMT
Representative samples from polling stations gave Peña Nieto the lead, with between 37.93% and 38.55% of votes.
Guinness declares Philippine crocodile largest in captivity

Guinness declares Philippine crocodile largest in captivity

July 2, 2012 - 09:59 AMT  05:59 GMT
About 100 people led by Elorde pulled the crocodile from a creek using a rope and then hoisted it by crane onto a truck.
Five million

Five million "test tube babies" born around the world

July 2, 2012 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
About 1.5 million cycles of IVF, and similar techniques, are performed every year, resulting in 350,000 babies, Icmart said.
U.S. to face confrontation over arms trade treaty

U.S. to face confrontation over arms trade treaty

July 2, 2012 - 09:34 AMT  05:34 GMT
More than 150 countries have sent delegations to the UN for the special month-long session that begins on July 2.
Spain smash Italy 4-0 in Euro 2012 final

Spain smash Italy 4-0 in Euro 2012 final

July 2, 2012 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
Accused in some quarters of having lost their ability to excite, Spain produced a thrilling demonstration of attacking football.
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