China targeting 15% share of satellite launch business

China targeting 15% share of satellite launch business

March 2, 2013 - 14:16 AMT  10:16 GMT
Liang said China's first solid-fuel rocket that could be launched on short notice would make its first flight by 2016.
Richard Burton star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Richard Burton star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame

March 2, 2013 - 14:08 AMT  10:08 GMT
Speaking at the unveiling, Sheen recalled the awe he felt when Burton and Taylor visited the village where he grew up.
U.S. Air Force Academy getting first female superintendent

U.S. Air Force Academy getting first female superintendent

March 2, 2013 - 13:45 AMT  09:45 GMT
At Oxford, she earned a master's degree in politics and economics, and also holds a master's in national security strategy.
Tajikistan approved as WTO full-fledged member

Tajikistan approved as WTO full-fledged member

March 2, 2013 - 13:28 AMT  09:28 GMT
The country applied for membership back in May 2001 and talks have since been held to agree the terms of accession.
Ex-president Kocharian’s son to run for mayor?

Ex-president Kocharian’s son to run for mayor?

March 2, 2013 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
Prosperous Armenia party has not yet decided on the format of participation in Yerevan City Council elections.
Rise in acute respiratory infections reported in Armenia

Rise in acute respiratory infections reported in Armenia

March 2, 2013 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
Increase in the number of emergency calls has been recorded over the growth of pneumonia and flu cases.
Paruyr Hayrikyan’s health deteriorates

Paruyr Hayrikyan’s health deteriorates

March 2, 2013 - 12:16 AMT  08:16 GMT
Ex-candidate, National Self-Determination Union party chairman Paruyr Hayrikyan’s health has deteriorated.
Sony unveils newest addition to X line of headphones

Sony unveils newest addition to X line of headphones

March 2, 2013 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
The cable on the X05 headphones is specially designed to avoid tangles and similar problems that can result with long cords.
Senior al-Qaeda militant reportedly killed in Mali

Senior al-Qaeda militant reportedly killed in Mali

March 2, 2013 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Algeria's Ennahar TV reported earlier this week that Abou Zeid was among 40 militants killed in the area near the Algerian border.
Zoryan Institute’s genocide program scheduled for August

Zoryan Institute’s genocide program scheduled for August

March 2, 2013 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
Definitions of genocide and the usefulness of the UN Genocide Convention to indigenous peoples will also be discussed.
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