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Monthly Archives: February 2011
February, 2011
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14 February
‘Make These Mafiosos Richer’: Yerevan Street Traders Blocked Yerevan City, SAS Supermarkets
Protestors today were demanding objective and daily coverage from Armenia's Public TV and its directors, "because you are obligated to... -
14 February
Soviet Film on Yezidis in Armenia to be Screened at !f Istanbul Film Festival
On Feb. 19 at 7:30 pm, the film Zare (1926) by Soviet Armenian filmmaker Hamo Beknazaryan will be screened at !f Istanbul AFM International Independent Film Festival. -
14 February
Brazilian Football Legend Ronaldo to Retire
Brazil legend Ronaldo, whose goals helped his country win two World Cups, has hauled his aching limbs onto the pitch for the last... -
14 February
Palestinian Government Resigns
Palestinian premier Salam Fayyad on Monday resigned and dissolved his cabinet in a major political shake-up ahead of Palestinian elections. -
14 February
Another Non-Combat Death in Armenia’s Army
A young Armenian conscript died in one of the military units in Stepanakert, the capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, on Feb. 12. -
14 February
Pashinyan Chronicles: Imprisoned Journalist Spent 2.5 Hours Waiting in Prison Reception (Updated)
After leaving the courtroom, Nikol Pashinyan found himself in Artik prison's reception area for 2.5 hours. Returning to the courtroom, the... -
14 February
Mubarak Ill, But Not in a Coma: Egypt’s State Media
Egypt's state media denied reports on Monday that former leader Hosni Mubarak was in a coma but admitted he was ill. -
14 February
Yemen’s President Postpones US Visit
Yemen's president, in the wake of Arab uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, has postponed a visit to the United States due to take place later this month. -
14 February
Gay Youth in Athens to Stage Public Valentine’s Day ‘Kiss-In’
Greek youngsters are getting fed up that a male-female kiss in public is accepted in society, but a same-sex kiss is not. And one Athens group... -
14 February
Kasparov Not Preparing to Abandon Georgia Because of Russia
Well-known chess player and one of the leaders of the Russian opposition, Garry Kasparov will be delivering lectures for students in...