New U.S. sanctions target Iran's 'industrial infrastructure'

New U.S. sanctions target Iran's 'industrial infrastructure'

January 7, 2013 - 16:16 AMT  12:16 GMT
With Iran’s economy reeling from previous sanctions, the new measures are intended to deliver blows against key industries.
Petition urges Turkey to open border for Syrian Armenians

Petition urges Turkey to open border for Syrian Armenians

January 7, 2013 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
A petition has launched on Obama administration web page, urging Turkey to open the border with Armenia.
China hints at terminating labor prison camp system

China hints at terminating labor prison camp system

January 7, 2013 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
Critics say the camps, which fall outside of the formal prison system, are often misused to persecute government dissidents.
Haneke's “Amour” named best film of 2012

Haneke's “Amour” named best film of 2012 (video)

 January 7, 2013 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
The drama depicts an ageing couple's attempts to cope when one of them is struck down with a debilitating illness.
1988 polling stations set up in Armenia’s 41 electoral districts

1988 polling stations set up in Armenia’s 41 electoral districts

January 7, 2013 - 15:30 AMT  11:30 GMT
The applications for appointment of the district election commission members must be submitted to CEC from January 19-24.
Google chairman visits North Korea

Google chairman visits North Korea

January 7, 2013 - 14:55 AMT  10:55 GMT
U.S. officials have criticized the four-day trip. North Korea on Dec. 12 fired a satellite into space using a long-range rocket.
Clinton to resume duties after treatment of blood clot

Clinton to resume duties after treatment of blood clot

January 7, 2013 - 14:41 AMT  10:41 GMT
U.S. Secretary of State suffered a series of ailments over the last month, including a stomach virus and a concussion.
Texas Chainsaw ends Hobbit's U.S. reign

Texas Chainsaw ends Hobbit's U.S. reign

January 7, 2013 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth has so far taken $263.8m (£164m) in the U.S., and about $825m (£514m) globally.
Bonus-malus discount system takes effect in Armenia

Bonus-malus discount system takes effect in Armenia

January 7, 2013 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
The system will enable drivers who avoided insured accidents within 270 days prior to January 1 to get 3% discounts.
5 killed in Indonesian floods

5 killed in Indonesian floods

January 7, 2013 - 13:46 AMT  09:46 GMT
Floods caused damages to thousands of houses and public facilities with waters up to two meters deep in some areas.
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