Peres hopes new pope will bring ‘spirit of peace’

Peres hopes new pope will bring ‘spirit of peace’

March 14, 2013 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
Peres made his remarks to a delegation of 14 Polish bishops who are rounding up a week-long spiritual renewal in Israel.
Armenia drops 84th in FIFA rankings

Armenia drops 84th in FIFA rankings

March 14, 2013 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
Spain tops the FIFA rankings, followed by Germany and Argentina with 1473 and 1309 points respectively.
Argentina’s Armenian community congratulates new pope

Argentina’s Armenian community congratulates new pope

March 14, 2013 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
Both church hierarchies served a liturgy in memory of Genocide victims during Catholicos Karekin II’s visit.
Expert: gas prices probably discussed at Putin-Sargsyan meeting

Expert: gas prices probably discussed at Putin-Sargsyan meeting

March 14, 2013 - 13:15 AMT  09:15 GMT
Alexander Krylov said Armenian companies’ attempts to maintain the current profits may generate problems.
Police hinder Hovannisian supporters’ attempts to put up tent

Police hinder Hovannisian supporters’ attempts to put up tent

March 14, 2013 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
Heritage spokesman Hovsep Khurshudyan is currently negotiating with policemen, who urge for the municipality’s permission.
Armenia’s “If Only Everyone” film nominated for Nika Award

Armenia’s “If Only Everyone” film nominated for Nika Award

March 14, 2013 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
Natalia Belyauskene’s "If Only Everyone” has secured Moscow-hosted Nika Awards nomination.
3 Armenian boxers to perform at Czech Grand Prix March 14

3 Armenian boxers to perform at Czech Grand Prix March 14

March 14, 2013 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
Grand Prix kicked off in Czech Republic’s Ústí nad Labem city, with three Armenian boxers to perform on March 14.
Cristian Balaj named Armenia vs Czechia match referee

Cristian Balaj named Armenia vs Czechia match referee

March 14, 2013 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
Czech Republic comes 3rd with 5 points in Group B, Armenia is 4th with points. Italy leads the group with 10 points.
India orders Italian ambassador not to leave

India orders Italian ambassador not to leave

March 14, 2013 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
In unusually strong language, the prime minister said that Italy's refusal to send back the marines was "unacceptable".
Amnesty International: Syrian rebels routinely kill captives

Amnesty International: Syrian rebels routinely kill captives

March 14, 2013 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
The reports detail the conduct of the regime and rebel fighters. Previous reports about regime abuses received wide coverage.
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