Syrian opposition leader says “no change” in Russia’s stance

Syrian opposition leader says “no change” in Russia’s stance

July 11, 2012 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
The exiled group's new leader, Abdelbaset Sieda, called the Syrian conflict a "revolution in the direct sense of the word."
China says Japan should respect sovereignty over islands

China says Japan should respect sovereignty over islands

July 11, 2012 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo as three Chinese patrol boats approached the chain of islands.
“Gangster Squad” star-studded organized crime film trailer released

“Gangster Squad” star-studded organized crime film trailer released (video)

 July 11, 2012 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Ruben Fleischer's star-studded film chronicles LAPD's fight to keep East Coast Mafia types out of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 50s.
Paper: state-run institutions left without salaries over lack of budget funds

Paper: state-run institutions left without salaries over lack of budget funds

July 11, 2012 - 15:29 AMT  11:29 GMT
“It is supposed that the budget moneys were used for May 6 electoral bribes’ fund,” Zhoghovurd daily said.
Armenian PM conceals planned increase for gas prices - paper

Armenian PM conceals planned increase for gas prices - paper

July 11, 2012 - 15:05 AMT  11:05 GMT
“Before, Prime Minister was concealing the possibility of an economic crisis, believing it won’t get to Armenia.” Zhoghovurd daily said.
Russia, Kazakhstan in talks for establishing joint air defense network

Russia, Kazakhstan in talks for establishing joint air defense network

July 11, 2012 - 15:05 AMT  11:05 GMT
An agreement with Kazakhstan would be followed by similar pacts with Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Kurachenko said.
Google+ now available through iPad app

Google+ now available through iPad app

July 11, 2012 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
With the announcement of the new iPad app, Google also added an update for the Google+ iPhone app.
Civil protests in Armenia signal birth of leftist ideology – expert

Civil protests in Armenia signal birth of leftist ideology – expert

July 11, 2012 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
“I doubt that the civil movement will grow into a serious political force before presidential poll,” Alexander Iskandaryan said.
Turkey’s population may reach 95 million in 2050

Turkey’s population may reach 95 million in 2050

July 11, 2012 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
Turkey is projected to grow at a pace of 0.2 percent, or 109th fastest in the world, according to Turkish Statistical Institute.
Merkel urges Europe to establish free trade pact with Southeast Asia

Merkel urges Europe to establish free trade pact with Southeast Asia

July 11, 2012 - 13:54 AMT  09:54 GMT
The EU has begun negotiating agreements with individual ASEAN states, including Malaysia and Singapore.
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