Israeli immigration official slams govt. over Iran policy

Israeli immigration official slams govt. over Iran policy

August 20, 2012 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Israeli officials accuse Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons, hinting about the possibility of a military strike.
Armenian Church in CT hosts annual festival

Armenian Church in CT hosts annual festival

August 20, 2012 - 17:43 AMT  13:43 GMT
Visitors sat around picnic tables enjoying the classic Armenian dishes and live music from the Harry Bedrossian Ensemble.
Conductor Constantine Orbelian awarded Russian Order of Friendship

Conductor Constantine Orbelian awarded Russian Order of Friendship

August 20, 2012 - 17:30 AMT  13:30 GMT
Vera Orbelian, the honoree’s mother, was also present, along with other members of the Orbelian family and close friends.
11,1% growth recorded in Armenia’s export volume in July

11,1% growth recorded in Armenia’s export volume in July

August 20, 2012 - 17:22 AMT  13:22 GMT
The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $1 534,1 mln (AMD 609,4 bln) in January-July 2012.
Minister: Armenia ready to offer more humanitarian aid to Iran if necessary

Minister: Armenia ready to offer more humanitarian aid to Iran if necessary

August 20, 2012 - 17:19 AMT  13:19 GMT
Armen Yeritsyan stressed offering humanitarian aid as a priority for Armenian government and Prime Minister.
Regional humanitarian center to be established in Armenia

Regional humanitarian center to be established in Armenia

August 20, 2012 - 16:49 AMT  12:49 GMT
Armenian Minister of Emergency Situations said the humanitarian center will be put into operation next year.
Myanmar abolishes direct media censorship

Myanmar abolishes direct media censorship

August 20, 2012 - 16:45 AMT  12:45 GMT
Previously, every song, book, cartoon, news report and planned piece of art required approval by teams of censors.
Typhoon Kai-Tak kills at least 17 in Vietnam

Typhoon Kai-Tak kills at least 17 in Vietnam

August 20, 2012 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
In the capital Hanoi, about 200 trees were uprooted and a huge sinkhole appeared in the middle of a major road.
Germany's Bundesbank stresses skepticism toward bonds purchase

Germany's Bundesbank stresses skepticism toward bonds purchase

August 20, 2012 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
The ECB has not said how big the purchases would be or whether they would target a particular interest rate level.
Expert says Turkey’s military intervention in Syrian conflict unlikely

Expert says Turkey’s military intervention in Syrian conflict unlikely

August 20, 2012 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
Vahram Ter-Matevosyan believes that Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu’s stance on Syria is often slammed in Turkey.
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