EU, U.S. to launch trade talks next year

EU, U.S. to launch trade talks next year

October 17, 2012 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
Together, the bloc and the U.S. account for about half the world's economic output and nearly a third of world trade.
Paper: ARFD to decide on presidential candidate in early Dec

Paper: ARFD to decide on presidential candidate in early Dec

October 17, 2012 - 15:33 AMT  11:33 GMT
“The final decision will be taken during an ARFD supreme body session,” Arsen Hambardzumyan has said.
Kosovo police used pepper spray to disperse protesters

Kosovo police used pepper spray to disperse protesters

October 17, 2012 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
Kosovo is one of Europe's poorest regions and the government hopes that privatization can kick-start its moribund economy.
10 policemen badly injured in Kenya grenade attack

10 policemen badly injured in Kenya grenade attack

October 17, 2012 - 15:17 AMT  11:17 GMT
The head of police for Coast province told reporters that three suspects were also killed in the exchange of fire following the attack.
Nissan to equip some luxury cars with

Nissan to equip some luxury cars with "steer-by-wire" tech

October 17, 2012 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
Various automakers have already introduced the technology in concept cars, including Audi's A2 unveiled in 2011.
Russian oligarchs reportedly agree TNK-BP stake sale

Russian oligarchs reportedly agree TNK-BP stake sale

October 17, 2012 - 15:10 AMT  11:10 GMT
The decision potentially offers BP a significant boost as it tries to extricate itself from its conflict-ridden alliance with AAR.
6,200 South African miners return to work

6,200 South African miners return to work

October 17, 2012 - 14:58 AMT  10:58 GMT
About 2,800 employees at the Beatrix 4 Shaft, 11,000 at KDC West and 8,500 at KDC East are on illegal strikes.
Some Armenian parties to self-abolish after presidential polls, paper says

Some Armenian parties to self-abolish after presidential polls, paper says

October 17, 2012 - 14:47 AMT  10:47 GMT
“To some political forces the elections will become the last trial period,” Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun daily said
Russian Accounts Chamber chair hails lasting ties with Armenia

Russian Accounts Chamber chair hails lasting ties with Armenia

October 17, 2012 - 14:34 AMT  10:34 GMT
The Accounts Chamber of Russia delegation lead by the Chairman Sergei Stepashin arrived in Armenia Tuesday, October 16.
Gas price to grow in Armenia, paper says

Gas price to grow in Armenia, paper says

October 17, 2012 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
Gas price in Armenia may cost AMD 196, up from AMD 132 in April, Haykakan Zhamanak daily said.
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