China authorities tighten grip on Internet use

China authorities tighten grip on Internet use

December 27, 2012 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
Controls were tightened after social media played a role in protests that brought down governments in Egypt and Tunisia.
Armenian sportsmen bring home 150 medals in 2012

Armenian sportsmen bring home 150 medals in 2012

December 27, 2012 - 15:41 AMT  11:41 GMT
39 medals of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs were awarded, with 85 experts honored with Master of Sports titles.
Toshiba develops module to refocus smartphone photos

Toshiba develops module to refocus smartphone photos

December 27, 2012 - 15:33 AMT  11:33 GMT
The new camera accurately measures the distance to an object based on the differences among the small images.
Javakhk political prisoner Vahagn Chakhalyan to be released

Javakhk political prisoner Vahagn Chakhalyan to be released

December 27, 2012 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
“To all probability, Chakhalyan will be released January 1, however, the information is not official,” an attorney said.
Public figure hails progress in Armenia’s European integration

Public figure hails progress in Armenia’s European integration

December 27, 2012 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
“European integration remains a priority on Armenian foreign policy list,” the head of European Integration NGO said.
Russia to spend $70bn to develop space industry

Russia to spend $70bn to develop space industry

December 27, 2012 - 15:17 AMT  11:17 GMT
“The total volume of funding is quite significant: 2.1 trillion rubles, including extrabudgetary sources,” Medvedev said.
Ambitious Antarctic lake ice drilling project called off

Ambitious Antarctic lake ice drilling project called off

December 27, 2012 - 15:09 AMT  11:09 GMT
However, for unexplained reasons, the team wasn't able to link the two boreholes, despite trying for over 20 hours.
Brahimi calls for transitional govt. formation in Syria

Brahimi calls for transitional govt. formation in Syria

December 27, 2012 - 14:59 AMT  10:59 GMT
In Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said Russia is trying to revive the June plan.
Government to yet again auction Foreign Ministry building

Government to yet again auction Foreign Ministry building

December 27, 2012 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
The starting price of the building is set at $50,7 million, with the land the building is located on added to the deal.
IDC cuts forecast for chip market growth

IDC cuts forecast for chip market growth

December 27, 2012 - 14:30 AMT  10:30 GMT
The market research firm also revised downward its projection for 2013 to 4.9% growth, compared to a larger 6.2% rise.
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