Raffi Hovannisian meets U.S. ambassador

Raffi Hovannisian meets U.S. ambassador

February 22, 2013 - 17:28 AMT  13:28 GMT
Former presidential candidate, Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian met U.S. ambassador to Armenia John Heffern.
Azeri troops shell Armenian border villages

Azeri troops shell Armenian border villages

February 22, 2013 - 17:25 AMT  13:25 GMT
On Feb 21, 6 pm local time, Azerbaijani army units shelled border villages of Armenia Aygepar, Movses and Nerkin Karmraghbyur.
Germany says U.S. to keep up to 12,000 troops in Afghanistan

Germany says U.S. to keep up to 12,000 troops in Afghanistan

February 22, 2013 - 17:23 AMT  13:23 GMT
“The United States will be in a magnitude of 8,000 to 12,000 troops involved in Afghanistan" post-2014,” the German minister said.
Paypal launches chip-and-pin machine for new sales methods

Paypal launches chip-and-pin machine for new sales methods

February 22, 2013 - 17:16 AMT  13:16 GMT
The firm, which faces competition from other similar devices, said it will take a transaction fee of less than 3%.
Rebel stronghold near Damascus airport shelled – activists

Rebel stronghold near Damascus airport shelled – activists

February 22, 2013 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
There were no reports of casualties from the shelling, which targeted the towns of Beit Sahm and Shebaa.
UN programs in Armenia get more inclusive – rep.

UN programs in Armenia get more inclusive – rep.

February 22, 2013 - 16:28 AMT  12:28 GMT
Armenian Foreign Minister met with Deputy Director at UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS.
Tunisia's main Islamist party names Interior Minister for PM

Tunisia's main Islamist party names Interior Minister for PM

February 22, 2013 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
The nomination from Ennahda, the biggest party in the National Constituent Assembly, will be submitted to secular President Moncef Marzouki.
U.S. Embassy in Senegal warns about bomb threat to capital Dakar

U.S. Embassy in Senegal warns about bomb threat to capital Dakar

February 22, 2013 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
In a text message to U.S. citizens, the embassy advised its nationals to stay away from the city centre but did not give any further details.
Armenia to protest IOC decision at youth wrestling championship

Armenia to protest IOC decision at youth wrestling championship (video)

 February 22, 2013 - 16:04 AMT  12:04 GMT
In an attempt to show disapproval of the IOC recommendation, a protest action was staged in Tehran, Iran.
Mira Sorvino joins Jim Gaffigan in CBS comedy pilot

Mira Sorvino joins Jim Gaffigan in CBS comedy pilot

February 22, 2013 - 15:58 AMT  11:58 GMT
The as-yet-untitled, single-camera pilot stars comedian Gaffigan as a happily married and harried New York City father of five.
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