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Russian Plane Crash Kills 31 Out of 43 On Board
A passenger plane crashed in Siberia shortly after taking off Monday morning, killing 31 of the 43 people on board, Russian emergency...Read More »
Ashton Kutcher to Play Steve Jobs in Biopic
Variety claimed that the "Two and a Half Men" star will play Jobs in the independent film "Jobs". Joshua Michael Stern is to direct a script by...Read More »
UK Internet Users to Pay to Allow Government to Spy on Them
The UK government is preparing proposals for a nationwide electronic surveillance network that could potentially keep track of every...Read More »
Myanmar Opposition Claims Landslide Election Win
Aung San Suu Kyi claimed victory Monday in Myanmar's historic by-election, saying she hoped it will mark the beginning of a new era...Read More »
Mashtots Park: Police Forbid Tent to be Pitched, Despite Human Rights Defender’s Insistence
Environmental and civic activists protesting the construction of shops in a central Yerevan park resumed their non-stop sit-in on Mar. 31.Read More »
Occupy Mashtots Park Activists Come Armed But Kiosks Still Standing (PHOTOS)
Activists said on Saturday that they are prepared to remain in the park until police officers are convinced that their actions are lawful.Read More »
Main Opposition Bloc Outlines Slate of Reforms at Pre-Election Rally
"The Armenian National Congress [HAK], perhaps, is the only political force in Armenia that doesn't need to present a special election platform," said...Read More »
Armenian National Congress Rally in Pictures
The Armenian National Congress held a pre-election rally in Liberty Square earlier this evening, during which various opposition leaders...Read More »
French Singer Met Distant Relatives in Armenia, Promises to Return to Perform
"The last time I was in Armenia was in 2004. I have to say, the youth has become more beautiful. Being far from Armenia, I grew up with...Read More »
European Investment Bank to Assist in Modernizing Armenia Border Checkpoints
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan convened a meeting today to discuss modernizing the border checkpoints at the Armenian towns of ...Read More »