Blast reported near U.S. consulate in Ankara, 1 dead

Blast reported near U.S. consulate in Ankara, 1 dead

February 1, 2013 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
A reporter claimed in a televised interview that the police suspected that the assault was a suicide bomb attack.
Weak Armenian opposition forced to resort to political tricks – expert

Weak Armenian opposition forced to resort to political tricks – expert

February 1, 2013 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
“The assassination attempt of candidate Hayrikyan could be used as an excuse to delay presidential vote,” Vladimir Zakharov said.
Russian expert: candidate Hayrikyan can’t rival incumbent president

Russian expert: candidate Hayrikyan can’t rival incumbent president

February 1, 2013 - 15:21 AMT  11:21 GMT
Armenian leadership is in no way involved in Paruyr Hayrikyan’s assassination attempt, Alexander Karavayev said.
Yerevan hosts Jugha documentary premiere

Yerevan hosts Jugha documentary premiere (video)

 February 1, 2013 - 15:15 AMT  11:15 GMT
The 20-minute film presents the history of Jugha and the destruction of its world-known cemetery by Azerbaijani authorities.
Injured candidate’s bullet removal surgery successful

Injured candidate’s bullet removal surgery successful

February 1, 2013 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
The candidate in Armenia's presidential elections, Paruyr Hayrikyan was shot and wounded late January 31 in an assassination attempt.
French President to visit Mali, report says

French President to visit Mali, report says

February 1, 2013 - 15:00 AMT  11:00 GMT
Francois Hollande planned to visit Timbuktu, which French and Malian forces seized back from Islamist rebels.
Al-Qaeda in Iraq calls on Sunnis to fight government

Al-Qaeda in Iraq calls on Sunnis to fight government

February 1, 2013 - 14:57 AMT  10:57 GMT
Al-Adnani says recent Sunni protests against Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki mark the end of Sunni humiliation in Iraq.
Suicide bomber kills 19, wounds 45 at Pakistani market

Suicide bomber kills 19, wounds 45 at Pakistani market

February 1, 2013 - 14:50 AMT  10:50 GMT
Hangu, part of Pakistan's border region with Afghanistan, has been racked by sectarian violence between Sunni and Shi'ite tribes.
Mercedes-Benz unveils new luxury sports car

Mercedes-Benz unveils new luxury sports car

February 1, 2013 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
The car will be available in the summer of 2013 and promises to hit 60 mph in only 4.1 seconds from standstill.
Russian analyst predicts escalating tensions in South Caucasus

Russian analyst predicts escalating tensions in South Caucasus

February 1, 2013 - 14:40 AMT  10:40 GMT
Alexander Sobyanin: the recent surge of revolutions and regime changes will have an inevitable impact on the situation in Caucasus.
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