Sergey Minasyan voiced confidence for Serzh Sargsyan’s victory, in case of Tsarukyan’s refusal to join the race.

Mkhitaryan enjoys a close relationship with Mircea Lucescu, a coach who prefers to mould young talent.

Prosperous Armenia party leader Gagik Tsarukyan was rumored to hold a political council meeting on Dec 10.

Many within Mali's military are opposed to foreign intervention, saying they need only financial and logistical support.

“We have a range of new objects which we are obliged to defend, and we'll defend them,” Deputy Defense Minister said.

Up until now ANC hoped to back Prosperous Armenia leader as a unified opposition candidate, 168 Zham daily says.

"We have captured indications that a part of the rocket is being disassembled from the launch pad in Tongchang-ri," a source said.

Armenia’s Levon Aronian scored 8 points in 8 rounds to come 6th, with Magnus Carlsen winning tournament with 18 points.