Avetik Grigoryan climbs 5th in Moscow Open round 6

Avetik Grigoryan climbs 5th in Moscow Open round 6

February 3, 2012 - 11:08 AMT  17:30 GMT
In Moscow Open’s Student Grandmaster Cup round 7, Armenian grandmaster will face Turkey’s Mustafa Yilmaz.
29% of Kindle Fire owners plan to spend more money at Amazon

29% of Kindle Fire owners plan to spend more money at Amazon

February 3, 2012 - 11:05 AMT  17:30 GMT
The cost of the Kindle Fire was by far the most-liked aspect of the device, as 59 percent of respondents selected the option.
Holy Trinity Church in Fresno marks 111th anniversary

Holy Trinity Church in Fresno marks 111th anniversary

February 3, 2012 - 10:51 AMT  17:30 GMT
Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered his message on the occasion.
Halle Berry to present 84th Academy Awards ceremony

Halle Berry to present 84th Academy Awards ceremony

February 3, 2012 - 10:43 AMT  17:30 GMT
The Oscar presentation at the Kodak Theatre on Feb 26 will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
Sergei Movsesian finishes 11th at Gibraltar Chess Fest

Sergei Movsesian finishes 11th at Gibraltar Chess Fest

February 3, 2012 - 10:38 AMT  17:30 GMT
England’s Nigel Short gained the Tradewise tournament gold, having scored a tie-break win over China’s Hou Yifan.
Reps Schiff, Berman discuss Javakhk issues with Saakashvili

Reps Schiff, Berman discuss Javakhk issues with Saakashvili

February 3, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  17:30 GMT
President Saakashvili expressed a willingness to work with Schiff and Berman to direct more resources to Samtskhe-Javakheti.
Iran launches new satellite into orbit

Iran launches new satellite into orbit

February 3, 2012 - 10:26 AMT  17:30 GMT
The home-made satellite, Navid, or Gospel, was designed to collect data on weather conditions and monitor for natural disasters.

Russia, Syria to continue military cooperation

February 3, 2012 - 09:55 AMT  17:30 GMT
“Our cooperation continues in the absence of international sanctions on Syria,” Russian Technologies official said.
Turkey’s Erdogan gifts 3 hairs of Prophet Mohammad to Chechnya

Turkey’s Erdogan gifts 3 hairs of Prophet Mohammad to Chechnya

February 3, 2012 - 09:38 AMT  17:30 GMT
Despite cold weather, thousands of Chechens gathered at Grozny airports and in the city's streets to welcome the gift.
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