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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 »
Putin Thanks Armenia PM Tigran Sargsyan
Russian Prime Minister, President-Elect Vladimir Putin sent a thank you message to his Armenian counterpart, Tigran Sargsyan, today.Read More »
Man Protesting Outside State Broadcaster Detained by Police Now Released (updated)
Yervand Karapetyan, who was detained by police outside the Armenian Public TV building earlier this afternoon, was later taken by...Read More »
Istanbul Explosion in Cafe Kills Two
Two people staying at a café were killed while another was injured in a fire following an explosion in Istanbul's Esenler district today.Read More »