French-owned oil tanker likely hijacked off Ivory Coast

French-owned oil tanker likely hijacked off Ivory Coast

February 4, 2013 - 13:58 AMT  09:58 GMT
Experts say many of the pirates come from Nigeria, where corrupt law enforcement allows criminality to thrive.
Russian inspectors to make surveillance flight above Greece

Russian inspectors to make surveillance flight above Greece

February 4, 2013 - 13:54 AMT  09:54 GMT
“This will be Russia’s first observation flight in 2013 over the territories of the treaty’s participants,” the spokesman said.
S. Korea, U.S. start naval drills amid N. Korea threats

S. Korea, U.S. start naval drills amid N. Korea threats

February 4, 2013 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
North Korean state media described the drills as a joint exercise for a preemptive attack on the country.
Armenia posts 13% tax revenue growth in 2012

Armenia posts 13% tax revenue growth in 2012

February 4, 2013 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
State budget revenues totaled AMD 939,4 bln in 2012, ensuring 100,3% implementation of government program.
U.S. urges its citizens in Ankara to be on alert

U.S. urges its citizens in Ankara to be on alert

February 4, 2013 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
“Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence,” the statement said.
Bookmakers say Armenia favorite in match vs Luxemburg

Bookmakers say Armenia favorite in match vs Luxemburg

February 4, 2013 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
Armenia national football team will face off against Luxemburg in French town of Valence on February 5.
Russian presence in Karabakh process 'cools down hotheads'

Russian presence in Karabakh process 'cools down hotheads'

February 4, 2013 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
Russia is an important mediator in the settlement of Karabakh conflict, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said.
Turkish MP: Armenian Genocide recognition historical necessity

Turkish MP: Armenian Genocide recognition historical necessity

February 4, 2013 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
Ahmet Türk said their forefathers and ancestors of Ottomans massacred Armenians, Assyrians and Yezidis.
David Nalbandian climbs 87th in ATP ranking list

David Nalbandian climbs 87th in ATP ranking list

February 4, 2013 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
Serbia's Novak Djokovic tops the list with 12960 points, followed by Swiss Roger Federer (10265 points).
Syria's Foreign Minister to visit China

Syria's Foreign Minister to visit China

February 4, 2013 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
"This is part of China's effort to push for a political resolution of the Syrian issue," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
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