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Published on February 02, 2012
BARCELONA PLAN VAN PERSIE BID
- Barcelona are interested in signing Arsenal striker Robin van Persie in the summer, Mirror Football reported.
It is understood no official move has been made yet for a player Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says is in the 'world class' bracket.
Wenger said: "What is more amazing is that you look at Robin's number of games played, and number of goals scored, then it becomes absolutely top, top class.
"That is what he is: a world class player. You have national class, international class and world class, and Robin is world class.
"I like players who score away from home because it shows real quality and shows mental qualities like courage, desire. Robin has all that."
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Headlines for February 02, 2012FERRY SINKS OFF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
A ferry carrying an estimated 300 passengers has sunk off the north coast of Papua New Guinea, BBC reported. At least 28 people had been rescued and four rescue boats were at the scene. The MV Rabaul ...FOOTBALL VIOLENCE IN EGYPT
At least 74 people have been killed in clashes between rival fans following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, according to BBC. Scores were injured as fans - reportedly armed with knives ...BOSTANJYAN HASN'T LEARNT HIS LESSON?
Haykakan Zhamanak touching upon PAP member Vardan Bostanjyan's yesterday's statement that PAP is going to support Serzh Sargsyan's candidature in the upcoming presidential elections, writes that Prosperous ...HEAVY SNOW TO CLOSE ROADS IN ARMENIA
In the aftermath of heavy snow and black ice Selim Mountain pass, Gyumri-Amasia, Gyumri-Ashotsq, Gyumri-Spitak roads are closed as of 08:30, Feb. 2. Some roads of state and inter-community significances ...RPA TO HOLD CONGRESS ON MARCH 10
"RPA executive body has met today, chaired by RPA leader, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. RPA decided to hold party's 13th congress on March 10," party's spokesperson Eduard Sharmazanov told Panorama.am. ...AMERICAN WRITER BOYCOTTING TURKEY: ERDOGAN ANGRY
Turkey's prime minister has hit back at American writer Paul Auster who was quoted as saying that he would not visit the country to protest its jailing of journalists and writers. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ...TIGRAN KARAPETYAN READY TO COMPETE WITH HOVIK ABRAHAMYAN'S BROTHER
People's Party leader Tigran Karapetyan told Yerkir Daily that he has decided to run for a parliamentary seat by majority system in Ararat region. Asked what expectations he has in a region where rumors ...EUGENIA TYMOSHENKO IN SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The daughter of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko Eugenia Tymoshenko appeared at Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday to say her mother is being tortured in prison, "Washington ...AMD 84 MILLION FINE IN 15 DAYS
Around 7000 cases of exceeding speed limits were registered during the first 15 days after speedometers were installed in Yerevan streets on January 16. 7000 protocols were made up, Haykakan Zhamanak ...BEGLARYAN FIRED FROM HIS JOB
The husband of MP from RPA Hermine Naghdalyan, David Beglaryan has been fired from his position as head of the Tax Department of Ararat region. Aravot.am inquired from State Revenue Committee of Armenia ...ANDRANIK NIKOGHOSYAN IN A FIX BECAUSE HE IS ARMENIAN?
Hraparak presented an interview with Chairman of CIS Youth Union Andranik Nikoghosyan. Nikoghosyan said that Putin Clubs were established in Armenia at the suggestion of Armenian youth. "I am not inactive, ...30 CARS GET STUCK IN SNOW IN KOTAYK
Around 30 cars got stuck in the snow this night on Charentsavan-Alapars road, Kotayk region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said. Charentsavan-Chanshin rescue units rushed to the scene and transported ...SNOW CLEARING UNDERWAY ACROSS COUNTRY
Despite the heavy snowfall and low visibility, roads and mountain passes were mainly passable in the country as of 09:45. Gyumri-Ghukasyan, Gyumri-Vanadzor, Gyumri-Kaps-Amasia roads are impassable due ...ARMENIA, EGYPT TO COOPERATE ON DEFENSE
Armenia and Egypt are set to sign an agreement on defense cooperation, the Cabinet Meeting decided today. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan noted that the cooperation between Armenia and Egypt includes ...ALIAN JUPPE: SYRIA RESOLUTION IN UN SECURITY COUNCIL NEXT WEEK
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe declared a resolution on Syria may be introduced to UN Security Council next week, "France Press" news agency said. "We're hopeful the voting will take place next week," ...GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW ARMY EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Armenian government implements an army education program with the support of the Defense Ministry. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan told a Cabinet Meeting that the program envisages working with each ...SEPP BLATTER: THIS IS A BLACK DAY FOR FOOTBALL
The Egyptian Football Federation have announced an indefinite suspension of all leagues in the country following the trouble in Port Said, when rival fans invaded the pitch and fought after Al Masry recorded ...MP TO HEAD ARF-D ELECTION CAMPAIGN
MP Mikael Manukyan from ARF-D parliamentary faction is authorized to hold ARF-D election campaign, ARF-D MP Artsvik Minasyan told Panorama.am. Referring to the proportionate list of the party, the MP ...G. MANOYAN: ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COMPENSATION ISSUE TO BE RAISED
"France's Constitutional Council may define that the bill criminalizing denial of genocides is in accord with Constitution, is partially in accord with it or is unconstitutional," Giro Manoyan, head of ...PRECIPITATIONS TO STOP FEB. 3-4
No precipitations are expected on February 3-4 in the republic, Armenian state hydro meteorological service reported. The air temperature will go down tonight in 2-4 degrees, on February 3-4 it will go ...BRITISH PAIR ARRESTED IN U.S. ON TERROR CHARGES OVER TWITTER JOKES
Two British tourists were barred from entering America after joking on Twitter that they were going to 'destroy America' and 'dig up Marilyn Monroe', the Daily Mail reported.
Leigh Van Bryan, 26, ...ROMAN BEREZOVSKY TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH DYNAMO MOSCOW TODAY
Armenia goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky will sign a 1.5 year contract with Dynamo Moscow today, Sovsport.ru reported.
Berezovsky has passed the medical examination and has joined Dynamo's training camp ...GIRO MANOYAN: ERDOGAN'S STATEMENTS NOTHING MORE THAN BLACKMAIL
Turkish PM Tayyip Erdogan's statements in regard to a bill passed by French Senate criminalizing denial of Genocides are nothing more but blackmail, Giro Manoyan, head of ARF Hay Dat and political affairs ...MENDIETA: PEP GUARDIOLA COULD LEAVE BARCELONA THIS SUMMER
Valencia legend Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola could leave the Nou Camp this summer, Sports Mole reported.
"I believe that his cycle at Barcelona will end," ...BARCELONA PLAN VAN PERSIE BID
Barcelona are interested in signing Arsenal striker Robin van Persie in the summer, Mirror Football reported.
It is understood no official move has been made yet for a player Gunners boss Arsene Wenger ...IRANIAN MEDIA: HISTORY DOCUMENTS SAY THERE WAS NO AZERBAIJAN UNTIL 1918
"Historical documents claim that there wasn't a state called Azerbaijan until 1918," Iranian "arannews.ir" website reported. "Before making any anti-Iranian activities, Azerbaijan's parliament is urged ...EDWARD NALBANDIAN TO TRAVEL TO GERMANY
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will travel to Germany to attend the 48th Munich Security Conference on February 3-5, Foreign Ministry's press office said.ORANGE OFFERS A SPECIAL 45AMD/MIN RATE TO CALL FRIENDS IN GEORGIA
Orange offers a special 45AMD rate to all its voice customers to call their friends and relatives in Georgia till March 31. Customers do not need to dial any additional code to benefit from this special ...LEVON ARONIAN EXCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENT IN BAKU
As we have reported earlier Azerbaijan's chess federation has officially filed an application to host international chess qualifying tournament this autumn. Referring to GM Levon Aronyan, Mair Mamedov, ...ARTSAKH PRESIDENT APPOINTS LAWYER MEMBERS OF COMMISSION OF ETHICS UNDER ATTORNEY GENERAL
On 2 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree to appoint lawyer members of the Commission of Ethics under the Attorney General of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Artsakh President's press office ...TURAN: AZERBAIJAN HALTS GAS SUPPLY AS A METHOD OF EXPEL
Azerbaijani "Turan" news agency informs that despite very cold weather, Azerbaijani authorities have ordered to halt gas supply to a 9-storey building near the square of State Flag. According to the media ...SOME ROADS STILL IMPASSABLE
Despite the heavy snowfall and low visibility, roads and mountain passes are mainly passable in Armenia as of 15:15, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communication. There is black ice on the ...THE WASHINGTON TIMES: IF IT WANTS TO STOP BEING THE TARGET OF THREATS ITSELF, AZERBAIJAN MAY WANT TO FOLLOW KARABAKH'S EXAMPLE O
The Washington Times has published a letter by Abraham Niziblian from Faculty of law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. The letter particularly reads: "Stephen Blank's concern about Iranian threats ...20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMED FORCES MARKED IN NATO HEADQUARTERS
Armenian Mission to NATO has held a reception on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of creation of Armenian Armed Forces. Foreign Ministry press and information department reported the reception was ...SELIM MOUNTAIN PASS STILL NOT PASSABLE
All the inter-state and republican roads and mountain passes are passable as of 17.15. Ministry of Transport and Communication reported Gyumri-Ashotsq-Bavra road is currently passable. Gyumri-Ghukasyan, ...BAN KI-MOON'S CONVOY ATTACKED IN PALESTINE
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's convoy has been attacked in Palestine, Reuters news agency reported. Dozens of Palestinians threw shoes, sticks and stones as the convoy crossed into the Gaza Strip ...
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Today in Armenian history- 891 Death of King Ashot Mets (the Great), founder of the Bagratooniants Dynasty.
- 1852 Karapet Utoojian publishes the "Massiss" weekly in Constantinople.
- 1856 Birth of Armenian conductor and teacher, Makar Yekmalyan in Vagharshapat. His works play an important role in the formation of a national musical education.
- 1885 Birth of Vahan Teryan (poet) in Gandza (Akhalkalak, Georgia). He died in 1920.
- 1885 Birth of Kostan Zaryan (writer). He died in 1969.
- 1894 Birth of Vagharsh Vagharshyan (Vagharshak Ter-Petrosyan), famous actor, dramatist, film producer, and public figure.
- 1904 Start of the Russo-Japanese War.
- 1907 Death of Meekayel Tshaprastee, actor and dance instructor.
- 1961 Death of academician and armenologist, Hovhannes Orbelee.
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