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21 March 2019 • 08:44 AMT
PM congratulates Armenia’s Kurdish community on Nowruz

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has congratulated the Kurdish community of Armenia on Nowruz, the New Year.

21 March 2019 • 08:26 AMT
Bloomberg. Putin could hold grip on Russia by uniting with Belarus

Some within the ruling elite in Russia are pressing Putin to remain president for as long as possible.

21 March 2019 • 08:03 AMT
Japan poised to declare gene-edited foods safe to eat

The advisory panel concluded that edited foods shouldn’t have to go through any more safety testing than anything else.

21 March 2019 • 07:47 AMT
U.S. Presidential nominee takes stand on Armenian Genocide

It is the first campaign statement on Armenian American concerns released in preparation for the 2020 election.

21 March 2019 • 07:25 AMT
Ameriabank offers Visa PaySticker for non-cash payments

Visa Pay Sticker is a patch that allows holders of Visa Electron payment cards to make contactless payments.

21 March 2019 • 06:58 AMT
Israel says “has full freedom of action” in countering Iran in Syria

The Israeli prime minister noted that such freedom of action is possible due to support from Washington.

21 March 2019 • 06:45 AMT
SBE to build 75-storey skyscraper in Dubai

The super-tall is due to be completed in Q3 2020, and is located next to Damac Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts.

21 March 2019 • 06:24 AMT
Alabama recognizes Armenian Genocide

The proclamation provides a glimpse into Alabama’s active participation in the Near East Relief’s efforts during the Genocide.

20 March 2019 • 14:34 AMT
Russian Air Force swarms militant positions in northwestern Syria

The Russian Air Force is currently conducting several flights over the Idlib and Aleppo governorates on March 20.

20 March 2019 • 14:15 AMT
Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” trailer lands online

The film is expected premiere this May at the Cannes Film Festival, where Tarantino won the Palme d’Or exactly 25 years ago.

20 March 2019 • 13:44 AMT
Aussie PM summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan’s ‘reckless’ remarks

The PM said he would be waiting for the Turkish government to respond to his demand to withdraw Erdogan’s comments.

20 March 2019 • 13:30 AMT
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev “suspected” of copying Armenia’s Pashinyan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife on March 19 took part in national celebrations of Novruz in Baku.

20 March 2019 • 12:51 AMT
Armenian, Russian PMs talk Eurasian Council meeting details

During the conversation, Medvedev and Pashinyan also weighed in on some topical issues of Russian-Armenian relations

20 March 2019 • 12:29 AMT
Smart lighter helps people quit smoking

Slighter wants to encourage the public to quit smoking with a lighter that creates a personalized cessation plan.

20 March 2019 • 11:40 AMT
EU hits Google with €1.5 billion antitrust fine

The Commission ordered Google to pay €1.5 billion for abusing its dominant position in online search advertising.

20 March 2019 • 11:31 AMT
Study reveals the ‘dangers of alcohol’ for third-party people

The study estimated that 12,650 babies were born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in 2014.

20 March 2019 • 11:11 AMT
Kazakhstan renames capital Astana to Nursultan

The Parliament of Kazakhstan on Wednesday, March 20 approved law on changing the name of the capital Astana to Nursultan

20 March 2019 • 10:24 AMT
Armenian leader sends condolences to Mozambique, Zimbabwe

People in cyclone-hit countries are clinging to rooftops in areas virtually submerged by flood water, awaiting aid and rescue.

20 March 2019 • 10:06 AMT
Trump mulls designating Brazil as “maybe a NATO ally”

“As I told President Bolsonaro, I also intend to designate Brazil as a major non-NATO ally – or, maybe a NATO ally,” he said.

20 March 2019 • 09:42 AMT
Azerbaijan says can’t accept talks format change proposed by Armenia

Aliyev considers changing the format of negotiations on the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict “unacceptable”.

20 March 2019 • 09:22 AMT
Anti-vax Italian politician hospitalised with chickenpox

A leading anti-vax figure and Italian politician was hospitalised with chickenpox earlier this week.

20 March 2019 • 09:01 AMT
New drugs give hope for ovarian cancer treatment

The drugs can kill ovarian cancer cells by targeting weaknesses within their ability to copy their DNA.

20 March 2019 • 08:42 AMT
€25 million will be spent on TUMO Convergence Center for Engineering

The European Union launched the EU TUMO Convergence Center for Engineering and Applied Science on March 19.

20 March 2019 • 08:13 AMT
High-strength cannabis varieties could increase mental health risks

Frequent cannabis use and high-strength varieties are likely to increase the chance of mental health problems among users.

20 March 2019 • 07:44 AMT
“Heavy clashes” break out between Turkey-backed rebels in Syria

Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham and the Free Syrian Police clashed after members from the former assaulted a traffic officer.

20 March 2019 • 07:07 AMT
Tokayev sworn in as Kazakhstan’s new president

Nazarbayev resigned in what appeared to be the first step in a choreographed political transition that will see him retain considerable sway.

20 March 2019 • 06:43 AMT
Azerbaijan sets up new military unit near Armenian border

Azerbaijan has opened a new military unit near the border with Armenia, local media reports reveal.

20 March 2019 • 06:24 AMT
IMF expects 4.5% economic growth in Armenia in 2018

The International Monetary Fund expects Armenia’s economic growth to slow to 4.5% this year from 5.2% in 2018.

20 March 2019 • 06:14 AMT
Lydian: Armenia begins third audit on Amulsar gold project

The scope of this work will now also include a review of the firm’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

19 March 2019 • 14:08 AMT
Italy’s Lazio region recognizes Armenian Genocide

With the approval of the motion, the Lazio Council becomes the 136th council in Italy that recognizes the Genocide.