Elina Danielian 25th in FIDE women’s rankings

Elina Danielian 25th in FIDE women’s rankings

November 1, 2012 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan is 21st among juniors, with Karen Grigoryan and Hovhannes Gabuzyan coming 46th and 52nd respectively.
Levon Aronian retains 2nd spot in FIDE rankings

Levon Aronian retains 2nd spot in FIDE rankings

November 1, 2012 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
Magnus Carlsen (Norway) tops the list with 2848 points; Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik is 3rd with 2795 points.
Myanmar's parliament approves foreign investment bill

Myanmar's parliament approves foreign investment bill

November 1, 2012 - 15:56 AMT  11:56 GMT
"These changes were initiated by the president, so I am sure he will sign the bill when it is sent to him," a lawmaker said.
Tsarukyan’s spokesperson comments on possible meeting with ANC leader

Tsarukyan’s spokesperson comments on possible meeting with ANC leader

November 1, 2012 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
Iveta Tonoyan said the members of the party’s parliamentary group and political council had gathered for a working meeting.
ANC will stop at nothing to bring Ter-Petrossian to power - expert

ANC will stop at nothing to bring Ter-Petrossian to power - expert

November 1, 2012 - 15:30 AMT  11:30 GMT
Manvel Sargsyan: ANC members are ready to resort to deception and completely neglect the interests of the state or people.
Restart of U.S. refineries helps lift oil prices

Restart of U.S. refineries helps lift oil prices

November 1, 2012 - 15:22 AMT  11:22 GMT
The largest refinery by capacity, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, was in excellent condition and awaiting crude shipments.
China’s manufacturing activity rises to multi-month high in Oct

China’s manufacturing activity rises to multi-month high in Oct

November 1, 2012 - 15:17 AMT  11:17 GMT
“China’s industrial activity continues to bottom out following a modest pickup last month,” HSBC economist said.
Zimbabwe PM reaches out-of-court settlement with former lover

Zimbabwe PM reaches out-of-court settlement with former lover

November 1, 2012 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
"We have managed to settle the matter but my client is not at liberty to disclose the terms of the agreement," a lawyer said.
Paper: no opposition force can win presidency, NKR ex-FM says

Paper: no opposition force can win presidency, NKR ex-FM says

November 1, 2012 - 14:52 AMT  10:52 GMT
Arman Melikyan: that doesn’t mean that everything is already predetermined with Sargsyan to retain presidency for 5 more years.
Sri Lankan Chief Justice faces impeachment

Sri Lankan Chief Justice faces impeachment

November 1, 2012 - 14:44 AMT  10:44 GMT
President Mahinda Rajapakse's UPFA party has enough seats for the impeachment to succeed, but the process could take months.
---