NATO summit declarations won’t affect situation – expert

NATO summit declarations won’t affect situation – expert

May 23, 2012 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
Yana Amelina says NATO reiterates its call to Russia to abandon recognition of independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
IFC Films nabs

IFC Films nabs "Sightseers" dark comedy before Cannes premiere

May 23, 2012 - 16:15 AMT  12:15 GMT
The film follows a couple ("psychotic caravaners") on an ill-fated van trip through the British Isles.
Iran nuclear talks kick off in Baghdad

Iran nuclear talks kick off in Baghdad

May 23, 2012 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
Iran's chief negotiator and Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Saeed Jalili leads the Iranian delegation.
Gina Rinehart named world’s richest woman with $29.17 bn net wealth

Gina Rinehart named world’s richest woman with $29.17 bn net wealth

May 23, 2012 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
Rinehart has been fighting an acrimonious court case against three of her children over control of some of the family money.
Working group to draw up bill on buildings’ construction in Yerevan center

Working group to draw up bill on buildings’ construction in Yerevan center

May 23, 2012 - 15:55 AMT  11:55 GMT
The government of Armenia hosted a sitting on coordination of buildings’ construction in the center of Yerevan.
Saudi Arabia pledges $3.5bn in aid to Yemen

Saudi Arabia pledges $3.5bn in aid to Yemen

May 23, 2012 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Yemen has been shaken by pro-democracy protests, communal unrest in the north, and an Islamist conflict in the south.
Parliament speaker: coalition formation to be determined after May 24

Parliament speaker: coalition formation to be determined after May 24

May 23, 2012 - 15:52 AMT  11:52 GMT
Issues related to formation of a new ruling coalition will be resolved following May 24, Samvel Nikoyan said.
Expert: oligarchs’ involvement in Armenia’s policy-making wanes

Expert: oligarchs’ involvement in Armenia’s policy-making wanes

May 23, 2012 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
Alexander Iskandaryan: struggle inside the parties continues, forcing the oligarchs away from political decision-making.
Greek banks to receive €18 billion cash infusion

Greek banks to receive €18 billion cash infusion

May 23, 2012 - 15:43 AMT  11:43 GMT
Meanwhile, pharmacies across Greece are staging a day-long strike to protest unpaid dues from the largest health care provider.
Expert: Prosperous Armenia may join coalition if offered favorable terms

Expert: Prosperous Armenia may join coalition if offered favorable terms

May 23, 2012 - 15:20 AMT  11:20 GMT
“Prosperous Armenia lacks both resource and suitable politicians to join the opposition,” Alexander Iskandaryan said.
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