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12:02 26/11/2019
Thieves grab priceless jewels in German museum heist

They forced their way into Dresden’s Gruenes Gewoelbe, or Green Vault Museum and got away with at least three sets of early 18th century jewellery, including diamonds and rubies, museum staff told reporters.

11:38 26/11/2019
EBay to sell ticketing unit StubHub for $4.05 billion

Elliott valued StubHub between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion, while eBay Classifieds between $8 billion and $12 billion.

10:45 26/11/2019
Eighty-two-year-old woman beats up burglar who broke into her home

‘I’m alone and I’m old, but guess what – I’m tough,’ said Willie Murphy, who works out almost every day at the local YMCA.

10:27 26/11/2019
White House Christmas tree delivered

The Christmas tree came from Mahantongo Valley Farms in Pitman, Pennsylvania. Owner Larry Snyder won an annual contest held by the National Christmas Tree Association, earning the honor of gifting a tree from his farm to the White House.

10:00 26/11/2019
People of Venice protest over floods and cruise ships

Demonstrators chant ‘Venice resist’ amid anger over waves caused by ocean liners and flawed flood-proofing project.

19:47 25/11/2019
19:00 25/11/2019
Interpol seeks eight fugitives on day to end violence against women

French-based Interpol made the appeal to coincide with the United Nations-designated “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”.

18:38 25/11/2019
Black Friday darker for some retail stocks than others

At the other end of the divide, GAP (GPS.N), Victoria Secret-owner L Brands (LB.N) and department stores Macy’s (M.N) and Kohl’s (KSS.N) have slumped as those one-time mall powerhouses struggle to successfully revamp their products and locations and keep customers visiting.

18:16 25/11/2019
Egypt hails rare find of mummified lion cubs, cats and crocodiles

Khaled El-Enany, Egypt's minister of antiquities, said Saturday the find dated back to the seventh century BC and could fill "a museum by itself."

17:45 25/11/2019
17:24 25/11/2019
Huge haul of treasure stolen in German castle vault heist

Several criminals gained access to the Green Vault in Dresden Castle on Monday, according to Roland Woeller, a local politician. He said the perpetrators had stolen artifacts of "immeasurable value."

17:00 25/11/2019
16:38 25/11/2019
Jofra Archer says he was racially abused in England's defeat to New Zealand

After the match Archer, 24, wrote on Twitter: “A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy, @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also.”

15:45 25/11/2019
Rafa Nadal guides Spain to emotional Davis Cup title

Earlier on Sunday, Roberto Bautista Agut edged past Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, ensuring Nadal's 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) win over Shapovalov gave Spain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the revamped tournament.

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14:45
Gold market employees protest tax hike in Yerevan
Jewelers and traders from the gold market in Armenia on Monday gathered outside the government building in central Yerevan to protest...
14:27
Armenia has no plans to quit EAEU, minister says
Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan claims that Armenia has no intention to leave the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). “We want to...
13:36
Human rights lawyer Arsen Babayan releases arrest footage
Human rights lawyer Arsen Babayan, a member of the opposition Homeland Party led by former NSS director Artur Vanetsyan, on Saturday released...
13:06
Elina Avanesyan improves position in WTA rankings
Armenia's Elina Avanesyan has improved her position in the WTA rankings. She moved up three sports to 41st in the updated...
12:36
Opposition MP criticizes Pashinyan's mutual arms control proposal to Azerbaijan
Opposition lawmaker Tigran Abrahamyan has criticized Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's proposal to establish a mutual arms control mechanism...
11:45
Ancelotti slams Real Madrid after crushing defeat to Barcelona
Carlo Ancelotti said he was "sad and disappointed" after Real Madrid's 5-2 Supercopa final defeat to Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi...
11:21
Drivers warned of foggy conditions in parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers of a road closure and foggy weather conditions in Armenia as of Monday morning. In...
11:05
Armenian church celebrates naming of Jesus
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ each year on January 13, Qahana.am reports. As...
17:24
Airborne dust in Yerevan exceeds hygiene standards, expert warns
The dust levels in Yerevan’s air exceed hygiene standards, according to Aram Gabrielyan, an expert at the Khazer NGO and a specialist in...
16:33
Armenian Assembly of America stands united with Armenian community amid Los Angeles fires
The Armenian Assembly of America issued the following statement in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires: The Armenian...
16:06
Tigran Mansurian's 'Requiem' to be performed at Prague festival
The 8th Eternal Hope Music Festival will be held in Prague, the Czech Republic, from February 2 to March 20. The final part of the...
15:30
Trump, Zuckerberg meet at Mar-a-Lago
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, a source familiar with their encounter confirmed to Semafor....
15:12
Snow, fog expected in Armenia
Dry weather is expected in Armenia's regions over the weekend and early next week. Yerevan will also remain free of precipitation during...
14:36
EU to analyze Armenia integration bill
The EU will analyze the bill on the process of Armenia’s EU integration and discuss it with Yerevan, the lead spokesperson of the EU for...
14:18
Archbishop addresses Azerbaijan's fresh threats against Armenia
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, the leader of the Holy Struggle movement, has denounced the Armenian leadership’s failure to respond to...
13:45
No Armenian citizens among Los Angeles wildfire victims – Foreign Ministry
No Armenian citizens have been identified among the casualties of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Armenian Foreign...
13:15
Primary elections underway in Armenia's Parakar
Primary elections commenced in Armenia’s enlarged Parakar community on Saturday to run through Monday. The ruling Civil...
12:36
At least 11 dead in Los Angeles wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom called for an investigation Friday into Los Angeles County’s fire hydrant and other water failures as...
12:19
Pashinyan considers appealing to OSCE over Minsk Group dissolution
Armenia is mulling an appeal to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to dissolve its Minsk Group on...
11:55
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss Inter's Serie A clash with Venezia
Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a doubt for the Nerazzurri’s Serie A clash with Venezia this weekend, SempreInter.com...
11:36
Armenia to host Iranian parliamentary delegation
A delegation of the Iran-Armenia Friendship Group from the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its head Ara Shahverdyan, will travel...
11:15
Fog engulfs parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers of a road closure in Armenia. In particular, the road connecting the Amberd high mountain...
17:13
EU could extend monitoring mission in Armenia through 2027
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed a two-year extension of the...
16:45
Putin ready for talks with Trump, Kremlin says
The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting...
16:34
Armenian FM, EU envoy discuss security situation in South Caucasus
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Friday had a meeting with the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in...
16:05
Yeghishe Charents' book sent into space on museum anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the founding and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Yeghishe Charents House-Museum in Yerevan have been...
15:36
Pashinyan 'unaware' of developments in Armenia, ex-advisor says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday claimed that the number of air passengers arriving in Armenia increased by 20% between January 1...
15:02
ECHR told Baku to provide information on Armenian prisoners by late January
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Azerbaijan to provide information on Armenian prisoners held illegally in Baku by the end...
14:35
Temperatures set to rise in Armenia
Dry weather is expected in Armenia's regions on Friday and over the next few days. Yerevan will also remain free of precipitation...
14:03
Politician: Impossible to achieve peace through 'political begging'
Opposition politician Eduard Sharmazanov claims former Armenian leaders managed to secure favorable terms in negotiations with Azerbaijan over...

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