Armenian President extends condolences to King of Spain

Armenian President extends condolences to King of Spain

July 25, 2013 - 17:14 AMT  13:14 GMT
“I wish tenacity and resolve to the families and friends of the victims and a speedy recovery to those injured,” President Sargsyan said.
USD market average rate totals AMD 410.66 July 25

USD market average rate totals AMD 410.66 July 25

July 25, 2013 - 17:04 AMT  13:04 GMT
Deals amounting to $6,800 million at an average rate of AMD 411.00/USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.
Russia blasts NATO exercise as ‘cold war’ style

Russia blasts NATO exercise as ‘cold war’ style

July 25, 2013 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
According to NATO, the primary purpose of the exercise is to test the command and control elements of the Response Force.
General Motors second-quarter net income falls 16%

General Motors second-quarter net income falls 16%

July 25, 2013 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
GM earned $1.98 billion in North America on strong pickup truck sales. It also narrowed European losses to $110 million.
China unveils series of moves aimed at boosting growth

China unveils series of moves aimed at boosting growth

July 25, 2013 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
China's economic growth rate has slowed for two quarters in a row and there are concerns that it may slow further.
Sony says some Xperia devices will get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean upgrade

Sony says some Xperia devices will get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean upgrade

July 25, 2013 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
The Japanese maker did not provide any indication as to which smartphones and tablets will receive the upgrade.
Turkey-Israel flotilla compensation talks stalled

Turkey-Israel flotilla compensation talks stalled

July 25, 2013 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
Israel apologized to Turkey for the deaths and agreed to pay compensation for the victims as part of a U.S.-brokered rapprochement.
7-day mourning declared as Spain train crash death toll reaches 78

7-day mourning declared as Spain train crash death toll reaches 78

July 25, 2013 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who was born in Santiago de Compostela, has arrived at the scene of the accident.
Israeli minister says talks with Palestinians can begin next week

Israeli minister says talks with Palestinians can begin next week

July 25, 2013 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
"As I understand, today, I think that the Palestinians will decide to come next week," Energy Minister Silvan Shalom said.
U.S. House committee approves Karabakh assistance

U.S. House committee approves Karabakh assistance

July 25, 2013 - 14:34 AMT  10:34 GMT
“We remain troubled that the version of the foreign aid bill does not cite a specific aid level for Armenia,” Aram Hamparian said.
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