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Headlines for December 12, 2011
TURKEY GIFTS GEORGIA AMMUNITION WORTH $1.7MLN
In the framework of bilateral agreements in the defense sector, Turkey has gifted Georgian Ministry of Defense ammunition at the amount of $1.7mln According to the Georgian Ministry, the purpose of cooperation ...ARAB LEAGUE TO DISCUSS SYRIA DEC 17
The Arab League foreign ministers will discuss Syria in a special December 17 meeting at its Cairo headquarters.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that the Syrian army defectors clashed with state forces ...MEDVEDEV'S FACEBOOK POST GETS THOUSANDS OF NEGATIVE COMMENTS
President Dmitry Medvedev disagreed Sunday, December 11, with the demands of the tens of thousands of Russians who took to the streets the day before in protest over the results and alleged fraud at the ...ISRAELI OFFICIALS SAY OBAMA IS ‘TOO SOFT' ON IRAN
Senior Israeli officials expressed their disappointment with U.S. President Barack Obama's policy on Iran, according to Ynet. "The administration is still not acting in full force to impose ...DEC 24 SET AS DEADLINE FOR NEW PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION IN RUSSIA
On the heels of the biggest protests Russia has seen in nearly 20 years, the country's resurgent opposition has given the Kremlin an ultimatum: Annul the Dec 4 election that many see as marred by fraud ...ISRAEL BLAMES PALESTINE FOR REJECTING TO HOLD FACE-TO-FACE PEACE TALKS
Israel blamed the Palestinians Sunday, December 11 for rejecting a call to hold face-to-face peace talks when representatives of Middle East power brokers visit the region later this week, Reuters reports. ...TRANSNISTRIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TURNOVER EXCEEDED 56%
Voter turnout at the December 11 presidential elections in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region exceeded 56.65 percent, which means the vote is valid, election press center spokesman Dmitry Matveyev ...SYRIAN EMBASSY IN JORDAN REPORTEDLY ATTACKED
Tensions flared Sunday, December 11 at Syria's embassy in Jordan - an incident an embassy official described as an attack on Syrian employees, while an activist deemed it a peaceful demonstration ...N. KOREA THREATENS ‘UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES' FOR S. KOREA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
North Korea has threatened to shoot out the lights of a giant Christmas tree-shaped tower that South Korea plans to illuminate near the tense border, Daily Mail reports. The Communist North warned its ...ARONIAN STILL 5TH AT LONDON CHESS CLASSIC
Tying the 8th round game against David Howell of England, Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian retained the 5th place with 8 points at London Chess Classic.
Russia's Vladimir Kramnik keeps the lead with ...NEW ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER OFF TO ARTSAKH
Newly elected Armenian National Assembly speaker Samvel Nikoyan has departed for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on a working visit. He is accompanied by chairman of the financial-credit and budgetary affairs ...HENRIKH MKHITARYAN SCORES ANOTHER GOAL AT UKRAINIAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
In the 20th round of Ukrainian Football Championship Shakhtar Donetsk FC gained a smashing 4: 0 victory over Krivbass, with goals scored by Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Douglas Costa, Jadson ...TURKEY SLAMS FRENCH COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN GENOCIDE BILL ADOPTION
Turkey reacted to adoption of the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial that was adopted last week by a French parliamentary committee.
"At a moment when Turkey and France have entered into ...ARMENIAN WOMEN'S TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IN TURKEY
On December 18-27, Armenian women's chess team will take part in Women's World Team Championship 2011 in Mardin, Turkey.
Teams from Russia, China, Ukraine, Georgia, India, Vietnam, Greece and South ...ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON MASS MEDIA KICKS OFF IN YEREVAN
Today, December 12, VimpelCom annual conference titled "Technologies and Telecommunications in Mass Media" kicked off at Armenia Marriott Hotel.
Organized by ArmenTel, the event brought together journalists ...ARMENIAN PRESIDENT STARTS ITALY VISIT
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will be paying a working visit to Italy and Vatican on December 12-15.
President Sargsyan will meet with Pope Benedict XVI, President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano, President ...ARMENIAN FORWARD: WE WILL TRY HARD TO WIN SPRING MATCHES
Gaining a 3:0 smashing victory over Zarya at Ukrainian Football Championship, Metallurg Donetsk FC forward Gevorg Ghazaryan noted the team was well trained for the match.
"We will try hard to win the ...NEXT IPAD TO BE AVAILABLE IN 3 TO 4 MONTHS
Updates on the status of the next-generation iPad are becoming more frequent as the Asia-based supply chain gears up for production. That latest report says the next iPad will be available in three to ...MOBILE SERVICE REVENUES TOTAL USD 140 MLN IN ARMENIA
ComNews Research analyst Maria Korobkova made a presentation at "Technologies and Telecommunications in Mass Media" ongoing annual conference at Armenia Marriott Hotel.
According to her, the past 3 years ...JAGIELLONIA 1-0 LECHIA AT POLISH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The two football clubs of Armenian defenders Levon Hayrapetyan (Lechia) and Robert Arzumanyan (Jagiellonia) clashed in the 17 round of Polish Championship, the latter winning a 1-0 victory.
With 22 points ...ISRAELI PM BACKS LAW BANNING MOSQUES FROM USING LOUDSPEAKERS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, December 11, voiced support for a law that would ban mosques from using loudspeaker systems to call people to prayer, Haaretz reports. The so-called ...ARMENIAN TEAM COMES 2ND AT RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY JUDO CUP
Armenian team finished 2nd at Russian Defense Ministry U20 Judo Cup, which brought together participants from various countries including Russia, Turkey, Belarus, Ukraine, Germany, Poland and Hungary. ...DAVID NALBANDIAN RETAINS 64TH PLACE IN ATP RANKINGS
Argentina-based Armenian David Nalbandian retained the 64th place with 760 points in Dec 12 ATP rankings.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic continues to top the standings with 13630 points; Rafael Nadal (Spain) ...CONVERSE BANK GARNERS AMD 640 MLN IN WINTER SURPRISE ACTION
On December 10, Converse Bank CJSC hosted a draw of the new "Winter Surprise" time deposit action with 348 depositors participating as of December 1. Winner of the draw received a major monetary ...ROCKET FROM LEBANON TO ISRAEL FALLS SHORT, WOUNDS A WOMAN
A rocket fired from Lebanon toward Israel fell short, wounding a Lebanese woman, a senior Lebanese military official said Monday, December 12. The attack comes nearly two weeks after rockets fired from ...YURA MOVSISYAN, HRAYR MKOYAN TO HOLD MASTER CLASS FOR YOUNG SHIRAK PLAYERS
Armenian national team players Yura Movsisyan and Hrayr Mkoyan will visit Gyumri-based Shirak FC on December 17. Current members of Krasnodar and Mika FCs will hold master classes for Shirak sports school ...IRAN WARNS CITIZENS TO REJECT JOB, CITIZENSHIP OFFERS ABROAD
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a travel advisory on Sunday, December 11, warning its citizens of enticing offers by western intelligence services to recruit informants to spy on the Islamic Republic. ...HERITAGE DIDN'T DISCUSS ALLIANCE WITH OTHER PARTIES FOR COMING ELECTIONS
The issue of participation in coming parliamentary election jointly with other political forces has not been on Heritage's agenda, the opposition party leader said.
"Heritage has discussed participation ...FORMER FRENCH PM TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin says he is running for president as an independent candidate. According to AP, the announcement Sunday, December 11 night on French television adds ...HERITAGE ISN'T SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR LACK OF UNITY IN OPPOSITION - PARTY LEADER
Leader of Heritage opposition party explained the reason of lack of alliance between his party and the Armenian National Congress (ANC).
According to Raffi Hovannisian, events of 2011 showed that a number ...ISRAEL WANTS ‘PARALYZING' SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
Iran's ruling clerics could use nuclear weapons to strengthen their grip on power and the world must urgently impose crippling sanctions to prevent them from building such arms, Israel's Defense ...HERITAGE TO BACK ARFD OFFER TO GIVE VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT
Heritage will back ARF Dashnaktsutyun's offer to give vote of no confidence in Armenian government for its failure to implement the provisions of the 2008-2012 program, the opposition party leader said.
...ARMAN GRIGORIAN TO TEACH ARMENIAN STUDIES AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Dr. Arman Grigorian has been appointed the Nikit and Eleanora Ordjanian Visiting Professor of Armenian Studies at Columbia University for the Spring 2012 semester, when he will teach a course entitled ...ARMENIAN FINANCE MINISTRY: DEC 12-18 PRICES FOR PRECIOUS METALS
The State Depository of Precious Metals and Gemstones Agency at the Armenian Ministry of Finance set the government purchase and release prices per gram of chemically pure metal (standard bullion) for ...THE GUARDIAN: FOR MANY, TURKEY'S BECOME A LAND OF POLITICAL REPRESSION
There is a growing disjuncture between those who promote modern-day Turkey as a democracy and those who experience Turkey as a land of arbitrary detentions, political repression and military destruction, ...RUSSIAN POLICE INVOLVED IN MURDER OF ARMENIAN?
Criminal case has been launched against four police officers of Russian Orenburg region for a murder of a 34-year-old Armenian. Forensic examination of the body revealed that the death bears a criminal ...THE NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW FEATURES PHOTO SERIES OF ARTSAKH GIRLS
When a couple marries in Nagorno Karabakh, the government gives them a cash reward of $780. More money comes their way after the birth of their first child - and their second, third and fourth. Families ...ISRAEL SENDS NEW AMBASSADOR TO EGYPT
Israel's new ambassador to Egypt arrived in Cairo on Monday, December 12, airport officials said, three months after rioters ransacked the Israeli embassy. Yaakov Amitai will join a small number ...ARMENIAN GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT GUARDIAN FAMILIES - RPA MEMBER
The government is working towards elimination of poverty, also striving to reduce the number of children in the orphanages through promoting the institute of guardian families, a member of the ruling ...CIS YOUTH UNION BOARD COUNCIL REPRESENTATION TO OPEN IN ALL CIS COUNTRIES
Today, December 12, CIS Youth Union board council resolved to open representation in all CIS countries, basing its decision upon the productive activity of the Yerevan office.
"CIS youth consolidation ...USD MARKET AVERAGE RATE TOTALS AMD 382,67 DEC 12
Deals amounting to $ 5,4 mln at an average rate of AMD 381,82 /USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on Dec 8. The closing price totaled AMD 381,69.
The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 382,67 ...IRAN THREATENS TO ATTACK TURKEY
An Iranian security official said in case of any attack on Iran they will 'definitely' target the missile system which is planned to be stationed in the eastern province of Malatya as part of NATO's missile ...CAMBRIDGE POSTS NEWTON MANUSCRIPTS TO INTERNET
The University of Cambridge says it is posting almost all of Isaac Newton manuscripts to the Internet, AP reports. The university said Monday, December 12, it is launching its online collection with ...IRAN MAY REPLICATE U.S. DRONE
A senior member of Iran's Majlis said the nation's military intends to carry out reverse engineering on the American RQ-170 Sentinel reconnaissance drone that was brought down by Iran's air ...ARMENIA AND NKR TO DEEPEN COOPERATION IN ECONOMIC COMPETITION PROTECTION
On December 12, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the chairman of the State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC) Artak Shaboyan and deputy Slava Petrosyan. ...17TH CENTURY ARMENIAN GOSPEL BOOK AUCTIONED AT SOTHEBY'S
17th century Armenian Gospel Book was recently auctioned at Sotheby's. The starting price for the 1671's manuscript was 4.000-6.000 pound, with the book sold for 13.750 pound.
The 271-page 250x175mm ...GRAND MUFTI OF SYRIA: PEOPLE'S WILL, NOT RELIGION BEHIND KARABAKH CONFLICT
Armenia's Consul General Karen Grigoryan met with Grand Mufti of Syria Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun.
At the meeting, the Mufti stressed close historic ties between the two countries, noting Syria's ...ARONIAN, KRAMNIK TIE LONDON CHESS CLASSIC ROUND 9
Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian tied the game vs. Russia's Vladimir Kramnik in the last, 9th round of London Chess Classic.
As a result, Aronian gained 9 points; Kramnik has 16 points to his score.
...SYRIA DENIED INVOLVEMENT IN SOUTH LEBANON BOMBING
Syria on Monday, Dec 12 denied involvement in last week's bombing that wounded French U.N. troops in Lebanon.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry accused France of adopting conspiracy theories about the ...ANOTHER FAILED NEGOTIATION BETWEEN TURKS AND CYPRIOTS
The latest meeting between Cyprus President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu on Monday was not productive, UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer ...SACKED IRANIAN LABOURER THROWS SHOES AT AHMADINEJAD
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who was touring the northern province of Mazandaran, was attacked with a pair of shoes by a sacked labourer of a factory, according to a local website.
Although ...IRAN URGES PROSECUTION OF 2 U.S. OFFICIALS
In a letter on Monday, Dec 12 Iranian Prosecutor General Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei called on the Interpol to prosecute American officials over provoking U.S. lawmakers to approve the targeted killing ...ARMENIAN PRESIDENT, POPE BENEDICT XVI DISCUSS BILATERAL TIES
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with Pope Benedict XVI on the sidelines of his visit to Vatican.
At the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations.
Next, the ...RUSSIA'S REP. TO EU: ISRAELI, U.S. ATTACK ON IRAN WILL BE CATASTROPHIC
An Israeli or U.S. attack on Iran will have catastrophic consequences, Russian Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov warned.
"This would have catastrophic consequences not only ...NKR PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES RA NA SPEAKER ON HIS APPOINTMENT
On December 12, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met the speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Samvel Nikoyan.
President Sahakyan congratulated Nikoyan, wishing him success on his ...IRANIAN ARMY TO PRACTISE SHUTTING DOWN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
A member of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee said on Monday, Dec 12 that the military was set to practise its ability to close the Gulf to shipping at the narrow Strait of Hormuz, ...EHUD BARAK: ASSAD'S DOWNFALL WOULD BE A BLESSING FOR MIDDLE EAST
Israel's defense minister urged the world to apply "paralyzing" sanctions on Iran's energy sector and leadership, but didn't comment about whether his country is ready to strike ...ISRAEL HOSTED GREECE'S HELLENIC AIR FORCE FOR JOINT EXERCISE
Israel hosted Greece's Hellenic Air Force for a joint exercise approximately three weeks ago at the Uvda base in southern Israel. The Greeks sent five F-16 block 52 fighter jets for a five-day exercise, ...SARKOZY PREPARES FRENCH VOTERS FOR POSSIBLE CREDIT RATING DOWNGRADE
President Nicolas Sarkozy prepared French voters on Monday, Dec 12 for a possible downgrade of the country's AAA credit rating, saying as elections loom that he would reduce the public deficit without ...
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