Shell declares force majeure as S. African strike deepens

Shell declares force majeure as S. African strike deepens

October 5, 2012 - 13:59 AMT  09:59 GMT
The SATAWU transport union said it was pushing for rail and ports workers to join the strike next week.
Greek official: Karabakh settlement must be based on OSCE MG efforts

Greek official: Karabakh settlement must be based on OSCE MG efforts

October 5, 2012 - 13:56 AMT  09:56 GMT
Ex-FM Dora Bakoyannis said Greece supports OSCE Minsk Group efforts for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement.
Turkey detains suspected killers of U.S. envoy in Libya

Turkey detains suspected killers of U.S. envoy in Libya

October 5, 2012 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
Two Tunisian citizens accused of being behind the recent murder were detained by police at Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province hosts cuisine festival

Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province hosts cuisine festival

October 5, 2012 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
Each village presented a dish typical to their local cuisine and the guests enjoyed traditional lavash baking ceremony.
Two Armenians killed in Syria bomb blasts

Two Armenians killed in Syria bomb blasts

October 5, 2012 - 13:34 AMT  09:34 GMT
The victims were identified as Hasmik Kirakosian (probably born in 1952) and Parsam Parsamian (born in 1937).
Yerevan to host ArmProd EXPO 2012

Yerevan to host ArmProd EXPO 2012

October 5, 2012 - 13:26 AMT  09:26 GMT
ArmProd EXPO international exhibition reflects the key development trends in domestic and foreign agriculture industry.
U.S. Fed likely to keep near-zero interest rate until 2015

U.S. Fed likely to keep near-zero interest rate until 2015

October 5, 2012 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
U.S. rates have remained at between zero and 0.25% since December 2008, as the Fed aims to help boost the economy.
Japan awaits watchdog OK to restart nuke reactors

Japan awaits watchdog OK to restart nuke reactors

October 5, 2012 - 13:10 AMT  09:10 GMT
"If safety is approved, such reactors would be considered as an important power source," Seiji Maehara has said.
Turkish businessmen pledge to develop ties with Armenia

Turkish businessmen pledge to develop ties with Armenia

October 5, 2012 - 13:05 AMT  09:05 GMT
Turkish businessman Kadri Salaz voiced hope that his country will resolve problems for the well-being of the two nations.
Turkey approves cross-border military operations into Syria

Turkey approves cross-border military operations into Syria

October 5, 2012 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
Stressing that the motion was “not a war mandate,” Beşir Atalay said that it would have a deterrent effect.
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