Iranian envoy reminds Azerbaijan was established in 1918

Iranian envoy reminds Azerbaijan was established in 1918

February 12, 2013 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
Iran stands ready to cooperate with Armenia in the fields of economy, politics and culture, Iranian ambassador said.
Russia’s Alrosa produces ‘unique’ diamond

Russia’s Alrosa produces ‘unique’ diamond

February 12, 2013 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
That crystal, unclear and grayish-green in hue, was said by the company to be the fourth-heaviest diamond ever produced in Russia.
Iran may allow IAEA inspectors to visit military site

Iran may allow IAEA inspectors to visit military site

February 12, 2013 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
"Discussion over visiting Parchin could be part of a deal" with the IAEA inspectors, Ramin Mehmanparast said.
Ukrainian court delays trial of ex-PM Tymoshenko

Ukrainian court delays trial of ex-PM Tymoshenko

February 12, 2013 - 15:22 AMT  11:22 GMT
After the initial conviction, the EU shelved planned landmark deals with Ukraine on political association and free trade.
VivaCell-MTS to allocate AMD 1.204bln to culture ministry

VivaCell-MTS to allocate AMD 1.204bln to culture ministry

February 12, 2013 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
VivaCell-MTS assigned about AMD 6.5 bln for implementation of cultural programs, with AMD 952.8 mln allotted in 2012.
Candidate Ghukasyan’s laboratory tests reveal health problems

Candidate Ghukasyan’s laboratory tests reveal health problems

February 12, 2013 - 14:57 AMT  10:57 GMT
Andrias Ghukasyan demands for the ruling party candidate Serzh Sargsyan to be disallowed to run for president.
Volkswagen says January sales up 17.4%

Volkswagen says January sales up 17.4%

February 12, 2013 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
Europe's largest automaker said overall January sales were up 17.4 percent to 491,900 from 419,100 in January 2012.
Barclays to cut 3,700 jobs as it aims to reduce costs

Barclays to cut 3,700 jobs as it aims to reduce costs

February 12, 2013 - 14:52 AMT  10:52 GMT
Barclays - which currently employs 140,000 staff - said very few of the job losses would be in the UK.
Turkish, French Foreign Ministers to meet in Paris

Turkish, French Foreign Ministers to meet in Paris

February 12, 2013 - 14:37 AMT  10:37 GMT
The two ministers will discuss Turkey's EU accession talks, as well as the visit of French President to Turkey.
Armenia reports growth of trafficking and sexual assault cases

Armenia reports growth of trafficking and sexual assault cases

February 12, 2013 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
The number of crimes in Armenia decreased by 4% in 2012, Deputy Prosecutor General Mnatsakan Sargsyan said.
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