2 Armenian weightlifters gain entry to 2014 Youth Olympics

2 Armenian weightlifters gain entry to 2014 Youth Olympics

April 15, 2013 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
Simon Martirosyan scored a gold medal at IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Gor Minasyan 7th at European weightlifting championships

Gor Minasyan 7th at European weightlifting championships

April 15, 2013 - 12:40 AMT  08:40 GMT
European weightlifting championships are over in Tirana, with Hayk Hakobyan and Gor Minasyan scoring wins.
Armenia wins 11 medals at European Sambo Championship

Armenia wins 11 medals at European Sambo Championship

April 15, 2013 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
European Sambo Championship Among Juniors and Youth are over in Cyprus, with athletes from 22 countries participating.
Oil price sinks amid China's growth slowdown

Oil price sinks amid China's growth slowdown

April 15, 2013 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
The Chinese government said growth in the world's second-largest economy slowed to 7.7 percent in the first quarter.
N. Korea marks 101st birth anniversary of Kim Il-sung

N. Korea marks 101st birth anniversary of Kim Il-sung

April 15, 2013 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
Kim was at the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay "high tribute and humblest reverence" to the country's former leaders.
IAEA team reviewing Fukushima cleanup process

IAEA team reviewing Fukushima cleanup process

April 15, 2013 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
Officials said the team will look into TEPCO's measures to solve leaks and blackouts that have caused cooling system failures.
At least 5 killed, dozens wounded in suicide bomber attacks across Iraq

At least 5 killed, dozens wounded in suicide bomber attacks across Iraq

April 15, 2013 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
The attacks came days before Iraqis vote in provincial elections that are a test of political stability after U.S. troops left the country.
Microsoft reportedly considers joining smartwatch market

Microsoft reportedly considers joining smartwatch market

April 15, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
A lot of smartwatches, fitness bands, or some hybrid of the two, were talked up earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Over 30 lots by Fabergé highlight of upcoming Christie’s sale

Over 30 lots by Fabergé highlight of upcoming Christie’s sale

April 15, 2013 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
Additional Fabergé highlights include An Important Silver-Mounted Porcelain Imperial Presentation Vase from a New York Collector.
Unemployment in Arab countries rises to 16% in 2012

Unemployment in Arab countries rises to 16% in 2012

April 15, 2013 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
"The unemployment level in the Arab world was 14% in 2010, which translates to 17 million people out of work," Luqman said.
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