CoE hails Armenia’s chairmanship in Committee of Ministers

CoE hails Armenia’s chairmanship in Committee of Ministers

April 17, 2013 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
CoE chief stressed corruption, tax evasion, money laundering and trafficking as the main challenges undermining trust in political system.
Nalbandian refuses to comment on rumors about his future post

Nalbandian refuses to comment on rumors about his future post

April 17, 2013 - 16:27 AMT  12:27 GMT
Mr. Nalbandian is rumored to be appointed Armenian ambassador to France. He assumed the Foreign Minister’s post in 2008.
Militants in Sinai claim responsibility for Israel rocket attack

Militants in Sinai claim responsibility for Israel rocket attack

April 17, 2013 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
The Israeli military earlier said two rockets fired from Sinai had struck Eilat, causing no casualties or damage.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails to headline Outside Lands Fest

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails to headline Outside Lands Fest

April 17, 2013 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
Paul McCartney, who has been announcing summer tour dates sporadically over the past few weeks, also is booked to headline the fest.
Aras Ozbiliz may miss Kuban vs Zenit match

Aras Ozbiliz may miss Kuban vs Zenit match

April 17, 2013 - 16:05 AMT  12:05 GMT
FC Kuban defender Maxim Zhavnerchik will miss the match against Zenit due to a possible fracture of the finger.
Bank of America’s first-quarter profit, revenue rise

Bank of America’s first-quarter profit, revenue rise

April 17, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
The year-earlier period included, among other items, a $4.8 billion pretax hit tied to changes in the value of the bank's debt.
93% of Armenian population to benefit from EU free trade agreement

93% of Armenian population to benefit from EU free trade agreement

April 17, 2013 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
The agreement will boost the country’s economic competitiveness, increasing export possibilities for Armenia, a research says.
Mkhitaryan hopes for Shakhtar to win Ukraine’s both football trophies

Mkhitaryan hopes for Shakhtar to win Ukraine’s both football trophies

April 17, 2013 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
Shakhtar’s Armenian midfielder has shared his expectations of the Ukrainian Cup the quarterfinals match April 17.
FIFA planning tougher security for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

FIFA planning tougher security for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

April 17, 2013 - 15:32 AMT  11:32 GMT
"As you can imagine with what happened in Boston, security will be even ... stronger," Valcke said at a news conference.
Iranians told to close accounts in some Turkish banks

Iranians told to close accounts in some Turkish banks

April 17, 2013 - 15:20 AMT  11:20 GMT
A.G., in Turkey to attend school, had to withdraw the $15,000 that he had deposited with Yapı Kredi Bankası.
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