‘We will unveil our future plans in due time’ - PAP spokesman - Panorama

16:19 | Region Iranian President to visit Moscow

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Moscow on July 1, Iran's Ambassador to Russia Mohammad Reza Sajjadi said.
Source: Fars
16:18 | Region Azerbaijani analyst: Allahshukur Pashazadeh’s Iran visit will be unproductive

“Iran wants Azerbaijan to take practical moves and justify its expectations. But Azerbaijan is unable to do it,” Vafa Guluzade said.
Source: haqyolu.com
15:18 | Region Haqqin.az: Schools and enterprises are forced to buy Ilham Aliyev’s new portraits in one of Azerbaijani regions

Yesterday, in the social networks and media information was spread that by the order of the Chief Executive Ahmed Mukhtarov the portrait of the president was to be renewed in all the grades of schools and enterprises in Hajigabul region of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani news agency "Haqqin.az" reported.
Source: Haqqin.az
14:29 | In the world Incoming Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is at the centre of a bidding war after it emerged the Manchester United target is wanted by Chelsea.
Source: Daily Mail
14:03 | In the world France opposes Syria conference if Iran attends

Apart from the question of which countries will attend, it is also far from clear whether the Syrian foes would accept it.
Source: The Daily Star
13:25 | Armenia Museum Night involves 88 museums from Armenia and Artsakh

“We would like museums to be a space for non-formal education not one day only,” said the director of the Museum of Russian Art.
Source: Panorama.am
12:34 | Armenia Robert Aghasaryan fulfills grandmaster norm

19-year-old Armenian chess player Robert Aghasaryan fulfilled grandmaster norm at the 14th European Individual Championship held in Legnica, Poland.
Source: armchess.am
11:34 | In the world Balotelli: I'm a normal guy

“But I don't see anything that would make people think that I'm bad or I'm crazy. I'm a normal guy,” he said.
Source: Sky Sports
11:33 | Armenia Tsarukyan’s statement eases anxiety of PAP businessmen

Representatives of Prosperous Armenia Party’s business circles are now more confident about their future following party leader Gagik Tsarukyan’s statement that PAP cannot be opposition.
Source: 168 Hours
10:36 | Armenia Ex-minister owes Belarusian tractor manufacturing plant

Bobruysk plant of tractor parts and units intends to sue former Armenian Deputy Minister of Agriculture, member of Prosperous Armenia Vardan Karapetyan unless he pays for tractors imported to Armenia.
Source: Zhamanak
10:35 | Region NKR Foreign Ministry delegation attending anniversary events in Abkhazia

The NKR Foreign Minister delivered a speech at the ceremonial meeting on May 17.
Source: NKR MFA
09:44 | Region Artsakh President, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister discuss cooperation

On May 17, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan.
Source: presidential press service
09:35 | In the world Greeks and Armenians call for conditions on Turkey trade deal

The leaders of the Greek and Armenian American communities have joined together in formally calling upon the White House to set strict legal conditions on any new trade agreements involving Turkey.
Source: Asbarez.com
09:17 | In the world One dead, dozens wounded in sectarian clashes in Egypt

A quarrel between two young men, one Christian and one Muslim, morphed into a family feud that sparked clashes in a western district of Alexandria.
Source: Reuters
09:12 | In the world Two blasts at Iraqi Sunni mosque kill 43

Two bombs exploded outside a Sunni Muslim mosque in the Iraqi city of Baquba as worshippers left Friday prayers, killing at least 43 people.
Source: Reuters
09:07 | In the world U.N.: More than 1.5 million flee Syria

Since the start of 2013 alone, UNHCR has registered close to 1 million refugees -- which amounts to about 250,000 people each month.
Source: CNN
09:03 | In the world Blanks fired at Cannes; actors scramble

A man was arrested Friday at the Cannes Film Festival after firing a gun loaded with blanks during a live television interview, sending an Oscar-winning actor running for cover.
Source: CNN
08:56 | In the world Dozens injured in US train crash

About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains near New York City.
Source: BBC
08:52 | In the world Afghanistan MPs to debate law on women's rights

Afghan MPs are to debate a law to prevent violence against women, amid a fierce argument between leading Afghan women over tactics.
Source: BBC
08:46 | Armenia Air temperature will go up by 3-4 degrees

No precipitation is expected in the most part of the day in the whole territory.
Source: Meteo-TV
02:26 | Region BigCaucasus’ survey: Armenian men will protect Karabakh and will go even further

The "BigCaucasus" portal published a video survey conducted in Yerevan with the inhabitants of the city in connection with the statement of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.
Source: BigCaucasus
22:05 | In the world More than 70 percent of Russians are against the justification and public display of homosexual relations

Only 12 percent are in favor, according to a survey by the Levada Center independent pollster published on Friday.
Source: Ria.ru
21:50 | In the world Jennifer Lopez: I'd love to have more kids

The 43-year-old singer already has five-year-old twins Max and Emme with her ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony.
Source: Music-news.com
21:42 | In the world Bill Gates regains title of world’s richest person

The founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, hit a five-year high on Thursday at $72.7 billion, topping that of Slim, 73, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Source: ABC News
21:35 | In the world Syria begins to break apart under pressure from war

In the northeast, the Kurds have effectively carved out an autonomous zone.
Source: The New York Times
21:28 | In the world Eurovision 2013: 30 things you need to know

The Eurovision Song Contest was first staged in Switzerland on 24th May 1956.
Details: The Telegraph
21:20 | In the world Cannes film festival suffers $1m jewellery theft

The jewels were to be loaned to stars appearing at the famous annual film festival on the French Riviera.
Source: BBC
21:13 | Region Mob disrupts gay activist rally in Georgia, 30 injured

Some 30 people were injured when an angry mob led by clergymen broke through police cordons and clashed with gay rights activists in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Friday, the country's health minister said.
Source: Ria.ru
21:06 | In the world Toyota retakes crown as Asia’s biggest manufacturer

Among the companies leading the charge is none other than the country’s biggest auto maker, Toyota Motor Corp-its share price soaring 50% this year.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
21:00 | In the world Pro-Assad hackers attack Financial Times

The website and Twitter feed of the Financial Times were hacked on Friday by a group of online activists who say they support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Source: Reuters
20:55 | In the world Rights Groups: Syria holds thousands incommunicado

About 30 security agents showed up just after midnight, breaking down the door to an apartment in the town of Daraya near the Syrian capital of Damascus.
Source: ABC News
20:42 | In the world Russia's FSB reveals identity of CIA Moscow station chief

Speaking to Russian media about the recent capture of an alleged CIA spy in a wig in Moscow, an FSB spokesman named the CIA "rezident", or station chief, in the capital.
Source: The Telegraph
20:30 | In the world Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria air raids 'kill militants'

At least 30 militants have been killed during air raids on their training camps in north-eastern Nigeria, officials say.
Source: BBC
20:11 | Region BigCaucasus about how Armenian volunteers defeated Chechen mercenaries in Karabakh who fought for Azerbaijan

The president of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has recently made a rather interesting statement. Kadyrov has declared that the Chechen mercenaries have been involved in hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Source: BigCaucasus
18:52 | Armenia New Zealand ambassador presents credentials to Armenian President

Hamish Cooper assured the President that he will do his best to develop cooperation between the two countries in all possible areas.
Source: presidential press service
18:27 | Region OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs meet with Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs

The Co-Chairs and the Foreign Ministers discussed possible ways to advance the peace process.
Source: OSCE
18:26 | Region Iran election: Cleric rules out women candidates

Mohammad Yazdi, a clerical member of the Guardian Council, said the constitution ruled out the participation of women.
Source: BBC
18:24 | Armenia Increase in price for Russian gas not political decision – Gagik Makaryan

“The development of Armenian economy is becoming vulnerable and superpowers can always use it for their purposes,” said the chairman of Republican Union of Employers of Armenia.
Source: Panorama.am
18:22 | Region New sports complex to be built in Stepanakert

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a consultation on the construction of a new sports complex in capital Stepanakert.
Source: presidential press service
16:53 | In the world Germany fears return of European jihadists in Syria

Up to 700 Europeans are fighting the Assad regime in Syria mainly as militant Islamists.
Source: The Guardian
16:49 | Armenia Rise in gas price may lead to economic recession but social riot unlikely to occur, Khosrov Harutyunyan says

The MP said that this issue should not be viewed in the context of Armenian-Russian relations.
Source: Panorama.am
16:10 | Armenia Khosrov Harutyunyan: After defeat at elections, opposition needs to reconsider its role

“Armenian opposition is looking for a new format but unifications among the opposition are not ruled out,” said the MP.
Source: Panorama.am
15:18 | Armenia Sergei Movsesian and Hrant Melkumyan at World Cup

GMs Sergei Movsesian and Hrant Melkumyan have qualified to participate in the World Cup 2013 that will start on August 10, 2013 in Tromsø, Norway.
Source: armchess.am
15:01 | Armenia Political analyst: Rise in gas price should not be viewed as an attempt by Moscow to punish Yerevan

“Currently there are two processes: dynamic relations with Russia in parallel with the worsening of the relations with Azerbaijan and renewal of relations with Europe,” Alexander Iskandaryan said.
Source: Panorama.am
14:08 | Armenia Grigory Ayvazyan says Aliyev is his main rival at Azerbaijani presidential elections

The Assembly of Azerbaijani-Armenians has decided to nominate the candidacy of head of the Assembly Grigory Ayvazyan for the upcoming Azerbaijani presidential elections.
Source: Panorama.am
13:26 | Armenia Armen Martirosyan: Gagik Tsarukyan honestly said that PAP cannot be opposition

“A situation was formed when the voters chose Prosperous Armenia as opposition,” the Heritage deputy chairman said.
Source: Panorama.am
12:06 | Armenia Republicans rewarded for ensuring good election results

Those Republicans who ensured the highest results in the polling stations have received up to $20-25,000.
Source: Zhoghovurd
11:14 | Armenia Preconditions for social riot brewing in Armenia

Although the number of citizens who were protesting the increase in gas price yesterday was not big, it is obvious that a wave of a social riot is rising in Armenia.
Source: Hraparak
11:14 | In the world Allegri will join Roma, says Berlusconi

"The announcement will be done after the match against Siena [on Sunday]," Berlusconi told reporters.
Source: Goal.com
09:33 | Armenia Ukrainian President refused to attend Abovyan events

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych had been invited to attend the consecration ceremony of Surb Hovhannes Church of Abovyan and the opening of the Pharaoh Casino – both constructed with the funds of Gagik Tsarukyan.
Source: Zhamanak
09:32 | In the world Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act introduced in Congress

The Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act reflects and reinforces previous U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide as a crime of genocide.
Source: Asbarez.com
09:17 | In the world 12 injured after school bus carrying special-needs kids rolls over in Indiana

An inspection of the bus after the accident revealed no mechanical failures that would have contributed to this crash.
Source: AP
09:07 | In the world Brothers arrested in New Orleans parade shooting

Two brothers with a history of drug arrests and suspected ties to a neighborhood gang each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting spree that brought a sudden bloody end to a Mother's Day parade in a New Orleans neighborhood.
Source: AP
09:01 | In the world Alaska volcano 'fountaining' with fire

A resulting cloud that extends downwind 30 to 60 miles (50 to 100 kilometers) moved southeast on Thursday morning over the Gulf of Alaska.
Source: CNN
08:57 | In the world Obama, Turkish prime minister discuss how to end civil war in Syria

Obama said he and Erdogan agree that al-Assad needs to transfer power.
Source: CNN

12:04 02/07/2012 » Politics

‘We will unveil our future plans in due time’ - PAP spokesman

Tigran Urikhanyan was asked to comment on Levon Zurabyan's statement that he considers that HAK may cooperate with all opposition forces, including PAP.
Source: Panorama.am