Al-Qaeda Iraq arm leader rejects order to scrap Syria merger

Al-Qaeda Iraq arm leader rejects order to scrap Syria merger

June 15, 2013 - 16:55 AMT  12:55 GMT
The statement by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who heads the Islamic State of Iraq, reveals a growing rift within the terror network.
Israeli Defense Minister calls for tougher sanctions against Iran

Israeli Defense Minister calls for tougher sanctions against Iran

June 15, 2013 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
A Pentagon statement confirmed that Yaalon discussed Iran in talks with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel but gave few details.
Cellist Andrei Ionita wins Aram Khachaturian Int’l Competition

Cellist Andrei Ionita wins Aram Khachaturian Int’l Competition

June 15, 2013 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
The second prize was awarded to Anna Morozova, with the third prize given to Aleksandra Perlova and Gayane Khachatryan.
Heritage leader: we must keep the promise given on April 9

Heritage leader: we must keep the promise given on April 9

June 15, 2013 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Those who say attempts to build a new Armenia failed don’t have a clear idea of the process, Raffi Hovannisian said.
Gyumri mayor, Indian envoy discuss investment programs

Gyumri mayor, Indian envoy discuss investment programs

June 15, 2013 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
The envoy was briefed on the history of Gyumri, economic and social situation, as well as ongoing reconstruction works.
Egypt's military not to allow violence at anti-Mursi protests: paper

Egypt's military not to allow violence at anti-Mursi protests: paper

June 15, 2013 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
Security forces from the armed forces and the military police will deploy on all main roads" on June 28, a source said.
Defense Ministry refutes Azeri reports on Armenian ceasefire violation

Defense Ministry refutes Azeri reports on Armenian ceasefire violation

June 15, 2013 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman denied Azeri reports, citing different political and strategic reasons behind them.
Grandson says Mandela recovering ‘very well, looks good’

Grandson says Mandela recovering ‘very well, looks good’

June 15, 2013 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
"Madiba is recovering very well and looks good," Mandla Mandela said in Qunu, a village in the Eastern Cape province.
Bomb planted on Pakistani bus for women's university kills 11

Bomb planted on Pakistani bus for women's university kills 11

June 15, 2013 - 15:21 AMT  11:21 GMT
Mir Zubair Mahmood says the Saturday blast in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province, set the bus on fire.
Commandos believes female soldiers will do good to army

Commandos believes female soldiers will do good to army

June 15, 2013 - 15:14 AMT  11:14 GMT
“Anahit headed a detachment which consisted of 20 men and she was a perfect commander,” Major General Ter-Tadevosyan said.
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