Minister Nalbandian briefed the journalists on Armenia’s foreign policy and visions on regional and international issues.

"The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device fitted to a motorcycle," said Wazir Khan Nasir.

Last year a U.S. drone attack in the same area killed Mullah Dadullah, a high-ranking Pakistani Taliban commander.

Already 35,000 people have requested tickets for Benedict’s final general audience to be held in St. Peter's Square on Feb 27.

Sociologist Adibekyan said 8.8% of population was for the preservation of de facto independence, 0.2 %-for joining Azerbaijan.

Ramkavar Azatakan Party calls on Armenian voters to back the current leader Serzh Sargsyan and shape the best future.

Paruyr Hayrikyan has stressed the need for issuing a relevant response to terrorist attacks during the election period.