Armenia’s brandy production up 24,7% in Jan-Nov 2012

Armenia’s brandy production up 24,7% in Jan-Nov 2012

January 9, 2013 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
In January-November 2012, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 11,9% to total 38 843,7 thousand liters.
Ben Affleck, Steven Spielberg among Directors Guild Awards nominees

Ben Affleck, Steven Spielberg among Directors Guild Awards nominees

January 9, 2013 - 15:43 AMT  11:43 GMT
Affleck, who directed and starred in the political drama Argo last year, will be competing against Lincoln's Spielberg, Life of Pi's Ang Lee.
Zvartnots airport operates flights on schedule

Zvartnots airport operates flights on schedule

January 9, 2013 - 15:32 AMT  11:32 GMT
Runways are being cleared to ensure timely operation of flights, spokesman for the airport Gevorg Abramyan said.
Tajikistan ratifies WTO accession agreement

Tajikistan ratifies WTO accession agreement

January 9, 2013 - 15:31 AMT  11:31 GMT
Tajikistan first applied for WTO membership in 2001, promising to enact reforms to open up its economy.
Egypt ports shut over Mideast storms

Egypt ports shut over Mideast storms

January 9, 2013 - 15:22 AMT  11:22 GMT
Ports of Alexandria and Dakhila were shut down starting Sunday, while Nile Delta cities suffered power outages.
Iraq closes border crossing amid Sunni protests

Iraq closes border crossing amid Sunni protests

January 9, 2013 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
Local Sunni officials in Anbar said the central government had closed the crossing to choke the local economy.
Led Zeppelin negotiating exclusive streaming deal

Led Zeppelin negotiating exclusive streaming deal

January 9, 2013 - 14:47 AMT  10:47 GMT
The band are considered as one of the most successful groups in the history of rock music, with an estimated 300 million albums sold worldwide.

"The Last Exorcism Part II" debuts creepy trailer (video)

 January 9, 2013 - 14:36 AMT  10:36 GMT
Directed by Ed Gass-Donnelly, the sequel to 2010's "The Last Exorcism" is slated for a March 1 release in the United States.
Sonny rolls out waterproof Walkman MP3 player

Sonny rolls out waterproof Walkman MP3 player

January 9, 2013 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
The W273 is the first ever Walkman from Sony that resists water down to a depth of 2 meters, giving it an IPX8 rating.
Islamabad boosts security ahead of Islamists’ ‘million-man march’

Islamabad boosts security ahead of Islamists’ ‘million-man march’

January 9, 2013 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
The Islamists are pressing for a resignation of the national leadership, whom they believe are too secular.
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