October’s last Sunday announced National Day of Jewelers in Armenia

October’s last Sunday announced National Day of Jewelers in Armenia

August 23, 2012 - 15:54 AMT  11:54 GMT
Armenian government adopted a decision to announce October’s last Sunday “National Day of Jewelers” on Aug. 23.
Egyptian daily chief editor detained over ‘insulting president’

Egyptian daily chief editor detained over ‘insulting president’

August 23, 2012 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
The case against Islam Afifi is one among several lawsuits leveled mainly by Islamists against several journalists and TV presenters.
Iran starts shipping fuel oil to Singapore – report

Iran starts shipping fuel oil to Singapore – report

August 23, 2012 - 15:00 AMT  11:00 GMT
U.S. sanctions aim to slash the flow of oil revenues to Iran in order to try and force it to curb its nuclear program.
Al-Qaida claims responsibility for deadly Iraq attacks

Al-Qaida claims responsibility for deadly Iraq attacks

August 23, 2012 - 14:36 AMT  10:36 GMT
Iraq's security forces and government offices are top targets for insurgents seeking to undermine the Shiite-led government's authority.
Armenian Center in NY hosts Diaspora writers

Armenian Center in NY hosts Diaspora writers

August 23, 2012 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
The collective result was an eclectic compilation of vocal pieces that reflected a moving, contemplative look at life in the Diaspora.
Producer Cecchi Gori sues Martin Scorsese over alleged “Silence” deal

Producer Cecchi Gori sues Martin Scorsese over alleged “Silence” deal

August 23, 2012 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
Those fees are said to be $1 million - $1.5 million per film plus up to 20 percent of Scorsese's backend compensation.
Sony confirms Studio Liverpool closure

Sony confirms Studio Liverpool closure

August 23, 2012 - 13:46 AMT  09:46 GMT
The publisher was founded in 1984 and is responsible for a legion of best-selling titles including Lemmings, Colony Wars, etc.
Syrian forces enter Damascus suburb, 15 people killed – activists

Syrian forces enter Damascus suburb, 15 people killed – activists

August 23, 2012 - 13:35 AMT  09:35 GMT
Troops were reportedly conducting house to house raids in Daraya and making their way to the town's center.
Greta Garbo’s belonging to be auctioned

Greta Garbo’s belonging to be auctioned

August 23, 2012 - 13:29 AMT  09:29 GMT
A selection of Garbo photographs taken at Hollywood studios will also be up for grabs, in addition to autographed documents.
Turkey halts Syria’s internet access service - report

Turkey halts Syria’s internet access service - report

August 23, 2012 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
Internet service, which had been provided to the embattled country by Türk Telekom, was cut off earlier this month.
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