BP sells half interest in North Sea gas field

BP sells half interest in North Sea gas field

December 17, 2012 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
The company says it plans to invest $10 billion there over the next five years, both in British and Norwegian waters.
Aronian shares 3rd-5th places at World Mind Games

Aronian shares 3rd-5th places at World Mind Games

December 17, 2012 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
Aronian scored three wins, three draws and suffered one defeat in 9-15 blitz chess rounds of World Mind Games.
Plastic banknotes to replace paper money in UK

Plastic banknotes to replace paper money in UK

December 17, 2012 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
The Bank of England has put out a £1billion tender from 2015 for the printing of notes at its press in Debden, Essex.
NKR FM, OSCE CiO rep. discuss situation at contact line

NKR FM, OSCE CiO rep. discuss situation at contact line

December 17, 2012 - 15:47 AMT  11:47 GMT
The monitoring conducted by OSCE mission was discussed at the meeting between Karen Mirzoyan and Andrzej Kasprzyk.
Rostelecom enters Armenia’s telecommunications market

Rostelecom enters Armenia’s telecommunications market

December 17, 2012 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
GNC-ALFA launched fixed telephony and broadband Internet services, with ITV catch-up to be included in the package later.
Smartphone penetration across EU5 markets hits 55%

Smartphone penetration across EU5 markets hits 55%

December 17, 2012 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
In the UK, comScore says Apple remains the leading handset manufacturer, capturing 28% of the market with 8.6 million users.
Taliban claim responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing

Taliban claim responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing

December 17, 2012 - 15:22 AMT  11:22 GMT
Hours earlier, a blast in eastern Afghanistan killed 10 Afghan girls, between nine and 11 years old, as they collected firewood.
Italy’s Berlusconi reveals engagement

Italy’s Berlusconi reveals engagement

December 17, 2012 - 15:20 AMT  11:20 GMT
Newspapers described Berlusconi's appearance as attempt to boost falling approval rates ahead of an election early next year.
2 Armenians boxers reach U23 European Championships finals

2 Armenians boxers reach U23 European Championships finals

December 17, 2012 - 14:52 AMT  10:52 GMT
Armenia’s Aram Avagyan (56 kg) scored an 18:15 win against Azerbaijan’s Javid Chalabiyev to vie for a gold medal.
EU, Singapore clinch free-trade agreement

EU, Singapore clinch free-trade agreement

December 17, 2012 - 14:52 AMT  10:52 GMT
The EU's trade surplus with Singapore last year was 8bn euros, with cars accounting for a big slice of the bloc's exports.
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