Open Government Partnership program kicks off in Armenia

February 8, 2012 - 11:59 AMT  01:20 GMT
On Feb.7, Armenian Foreign Ministry hosted the first sitting of Open Government Partnership working group’s program.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to build pavilion for London Olympics

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to build pavilion for London Olympics

February 8, 2012 - 11:52 AMT  01:20 GMT
The project involves digging some 5 feet into the park's soil to collect rainwater, which would be incorporated into the design.

UK faces "lone wolf" terrorist threat

February 8, 2012 - 11:39 AMT  01:20 GMT
"The Games are both a help and a hindrance to UK counter-terrorism," said Rusi senior fellow Tobias Feakin.
Syrian President walking down “a dead-end street”, Erdoğan says

Syrian President walking down “a dead-end street”, Erdoğan says

February 8, 2012 - 11:38 AMT  07:38 GMT
“We will launch a new initiative with countries that stand by the Syrian people instead of the regime,” Turkish PM said.
European Parliament head urges Turkey to recognize Armenian Genocide

European Parliament head urges Turkey to recognize Armenian Genocide

February 8, 2012 - 11:17 AMT  01:20 GMT
The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz met with Turkey's chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis.
Samsung plans to sell over 25 million

Samsung plans to sell over 25 million "smart TVs" in 2012

February 8, 2012 - 11:16 AMT  01:20 GMT
Samsung's latest smart TV recognizes human voices in 30 languages to turn itself on or off, switch channels or adjust volume.

Maldives installs new president after ousting Nasheed

February 8, 2012 - 11:05 AMT  01:20 GMT
UN chief hopes that handover of power “will lead to the peaceful resolution of the political crisis that has polarized the country.”
Last known surviving veteran of World War I dies at 110

Last known surviving veteran of World War I dies at 110

February 8, 2012 - 10:57 AMT  01:20 GMT
Green died Feb 4, at the Briar House Care Home in King's Lynn, eastern England, two weeks before her 111th birthday.
Russia to spend about $12bln on Glonass satellite navigation system

Russia to spend about $12bln on Glonass satellite navigation system

February 8, 2012 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
The expenditures include 146.9 billion rubles ($5bln) to support the system and 138.3 billion rubles ($4.6bln) to develop it.
Azeri FM says Karabakh conflict great problem for Azerbaijan

Azeri FM says Karabakh conflict great problem for Azerbaijan

February 8, 2012 - 10:44 AMT  01:20 GMT
Elmar Mammadyarov: resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is a priority of the foreign policy of Azerbaijan.
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