Buenos Aires hit by major blackout

Buenos Aires hit by major blackout

November 8, 2012 - 14:47 AMT  10:47 GMT
The blackout knocked out traffic lights and badly disrupted the metro system as people were heading home after work.
FAO: food prices down 1% in October

FAO: food prices down 1% in October

November 8, 2012 - 14:40 AMT  10:40 GMT
However, the latest FAO projections said prices averaged eight per cent lower during the first 10 months of 2012.
Sudan rebels claim downing of govt. aircraft

Sudan rebels claim downing of govt. aircraft

November 8, 2012 - 14:32 AMT  10:32 GMT
"Before it was downed, the Antonov carried out air strikes on various areas in the Nuba mountains," the SPLM-N statement said.
U.S. man behind anti-Muslim film sentenced to year in jail

U.S. man behind anti-Muslim film sentenced to year in jail

November 8, 2012 - 14:27 AMT  10:27 GMT
U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder said Nakoula, 55, must spend 12 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release.
President Sargsyan to take 20-day leave from Armenia – paper

President Sargsyan to take 20-day leave from Armenia – paper

November 8, 2012 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
Sources say, the President will make working visits abroad to be followed by a 10-day vacation, the paper reported.
Heritage leader short of funds for presidential campaign - paper

Heritage leader short of funds for presidential campaign - paper

November 8, 2012 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
To solve the problem, Hovannisian called on his supporters to contribute money to his campaign – an innovative approach in Armenia.
Blast rocks electricity plant in southern Dutch city

Blast rocks electricity plant in southern Dutch city

November 8, 2012 - 14:00 AMT  10:00 GMT
Police advised residents to keep their windows and doors shut and to remain inside, but the warning was lifted within two hours.
ALMA to host Houshamadyan Project presentation

ALMA to host Houshamadyan Project presentation

November 8, 2012 - 13:46 AMT  09:46 GMT
The Houshamadyan project is a unique effort to reconstruct the lost world of Armenian communities in the Ottoman Empire.
2nd Armenian language course launched in Turkey’s Diyarbakir

2nd Armenian language course launched in Turkey’s Diyarbakir

November 8, 2012 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
The courses are possible through the joint efforts of the Diyarbakir Sur Municipality, Kurdi-Der, and the Armenian Foundation.
Lenovo boasts high earnings in second fiscal quarter

Lenovo boasts high earnings in second fiscal quarter

November 8, 2012 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
The company boasts high earnings, as well as setting its own record with its highest worldwide market share ever.
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