  Armenian chess players to participate in Botvinnik Memorial August 21, 2012 - 19:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From August 25-September 2, Armenian grandmasters Robert Hovhannisyan, Zaven Andriasian and Avetik Grigoryan will participate in Botvinnik Memorial in St. Petersburg, Russia. Varuzhan Akobian scored 6,5 out of 9 to come 3rd in Los Angeles Open. Meanwhile, with 7,5 points Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian shared 2-4 places at the chess open in Maringa, Brazil. He came 3rd by additional results. Partner news  Top stories Vanes Martirosyan fought this past weekend, blasting through journeyman Ryan Davis in just two rounds. “I do not need to continue my boxing career, and I can finish it right now. Athletes should be treated fairly,” Abraham stated. Armenian swimmers are training for Barcelona-hosted 2013 World Swimming Championships due in July 19-August 4. Moreno: many people felt that Susi was one of the best female fighters and I’m on a mission to earn that reputation for myself.   Partner news |  Latest news New safety requirements for Japan atomic plants formally approved  The new requirements approved by nuclear watchdog will take effect on July 8, when operators will be able to apply for inspections.Flash floods in France's southwest lead to evacuations "The Sanctuaries are closed apart from the Upper Basilica," the local prefecture of the Haute-Garonne area said in a statement.U.S. wants to cut nuke arms, revive talks with Russia "I intend to seek negotiated cuts with Russia to move beyond Cold War nuclear postures," Barack Obama said.Artsakh President visits republic’s southeast The discussions focused on the defense system, development of agriculture, telecommunications and construction fields. |
