Armenian bill on discrimination sent to Venice Commission

Armenian bill on discrimination sent to Venice Commission

May 17, 2013 - 18:16 AMT  14:16 GMT
Heritage party’s parliamentary group held a discussion of a bill on “Discrimination”, drafted by Human Rights Defender’s Office.
IFC to boost Armenia’s food safety practices

IFC to boost Armenia’s food safety practices

May 17, 2013 - 18:12 AMT  14:12 GMT
IFC invested $244 million in 40 projects across a range of sectors, including financial markets, manufacturing, and mining.
At least 20 killed as mine collapses in Congo

At least 20 killed as mine collapses in Congo

May 17, 2013 - 18:10 AMT  14:10 GMT
Congo's eastern borderlands have some of the world's largest deposits of tin ore and coltan, which is used in electronic devices.
4 Armenian chess players to participate in Chess World 2013

4 Armenian chess players to participate in Chess World 2013

May 17, 2013 - 18:02 AMT  14:02 GMT
Norway will host Chess World Cup 2013 on August 10 - September 4, 2013, with 4 Armenian players to participate in.
Armenian Defense Minister meets outgoing Swiss envoy

Armenian Defense Minister meets outgoing Swiss envoy

May 17, 2013 - 17:59 AMT  13:59 GMT
Minister Ohanyan highly assessed the defense cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the framework of CABIR.
OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to visit region end of May

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to visit region end of May

May 17, 2013 - 17:54 AMT  13:54 GMT
The Ministers exchanged views on the current situation and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace in the region.
Financial Times blogs, Twitter feeds targeted by Syrian hackers

Financial Times blogs, Twitter feeds targeted by Syrian hackers

May 17, 2013 - 17:45 AMT  13:45 GMT
A few of the FT's dozens of Twitter feeds were compromised and broadcast messages supporting Syrian President Assad.
Former Argentinean dictator Jorge Rafael Videla dies at 87

Former Argentinean dictator Jorge Rafael Videla dies at 87

May 17, 2013 - 17:34 AMT  13:34 GMT
Jorge Rafael Videla, an austere former army commander, led Argentina during the bloodiest days of its Dirty War dictatorship.
“We Are What We Are” hot Cannes trailer unveiled

“We Are What We Are” hot Cannes trailer unveiled (video)

 May 17, 2013 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner star as sisters forced to take on their family’s gruesome tradition after their mother’s death.
Italy arrests 4 suspects in Anonymous attacks on Vatican

Italy arrests 4 suspects in Anonymous attacks on Vatican

May 17, 2013 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
An account calling itself Anonymous Italy posted a link to a document that accused the Vatican of all manner of things.
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