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13:00 22/10/2019
Chris the sheep: Merino with famously overgrown fleece dies

The animal generated global attention in 2015 after being spotted in the wild carrying what was described as six years' worth of wool.

12:43 22/10/2019
Naruhito: Japan's emperor proclaims enthronement in ancient ceremony

The emperor, 59, officially began his reign in May after the abdication of his father, the then-Emperor Akihito.

12:29 22/10/2019
In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty

Naruhito became emperor and his wife Masako became empress on May 1 in a brief ceremony, but Tuesday’s “Sokui no Rei” was a more elaborate ritual at the royal palace in which he officially announced his change in status to the world.

12:02 22/10/2019
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10:27 22/10/2019
Canada's Trudeau to remain in power but with minority government

The Liberals had won or were leading in 156 out of 338 seats in Monday’s vote, according to Elections Canada. That put the Liberals far short of the 170 seats needed for a second straight majority government.

10:00 22/10/2019
Japanese emperor publicly proclaims his enthronement in centuries-old ceremony

Naruhito became emperor in May in a brief, tradition-filled ceremony but Tuesday’s “Sokui no Rei” was a more elaborate ritual at the royal palace in which he officially announced his change in status to the world.

20:01 21/10/2019
World's oldest pearl to go on display in Abu Dhabi

The 8,000-year-old pearl was uncovered at an archaeological site on Marawah Island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi, according to the emirate's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT).

19:24 21/10/2019
DRDO starts work on ‘next-gen’ hypersonic weapon

Hypersonic weapons are specifically designed for increased survivability against modern ballistic missile defence systems. These missiles are capable of delivering conventional or nuclear payloads at speeds not imagined hitertoo over long ranges.

19:00 21/10/2019
Tornado strikes Dallas, cutting power to thousands

Video footage showed the tornado touching down in the north of the city at about 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT), with winds of 70mph (113km/h).

18:39 21/10/2019
Thai consort stripped of titles for 'disloyalty' to crown

She was appointed in July, just two months after the king's marriage to Queen Suthida, his fourth wife.

17:45 21/10/2019
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Halliburton profit falls 32% on weak North America drilling

Revenue from North America fell 21% in the third quarter, primarily due to lower activity and pricing in pressure pumping.

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Armenia's project for Venice Biennale revealed
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Expert: Armenia alone must force Azeri troops out of its sovereign territory
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Political analyst downplays Armenia's decision to join anti-ISIS coalition
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Temperatures to rise across Armenia
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Armenia’s decision on EU entry launch starts EAEU exit, Russian official says
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Pashinyan highlights successes in 'balanced foreign policy'
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Political analyst criticizes U.S.-Armenia strategic partnership deal
Political analyst Hrant Melik-Shahnazaryan criticized the strategic partnership agreement signed between Armenia and the United States on...
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Russian envoy summoned to Armenian Foreign Ministry
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13:01
Armenian church leader off to US
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Ex-NSS head: Pashinyan will announce Armenia's withdrawal from CSTO soon
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12:12
Iran not seeking war but ready to defend itself, president says
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11:45
Full text of Armenia-US Strategic Partnership Charter released
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Aliyev the wolf vs. Pashinyan the lamb: It is clear who will devour whom
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11:20
South Korean president arrested
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over insurrection accusations related to his December 3 martial...
11:08
Armenia, US launch talks on nuclear cooperation agreement
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan delivered remarks at the signing ceremony of Armenia-U.S. Strategic Partnership...
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Armenia’s top diplomat may visit Russia soon, Lavrov says
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan may visit Russia before long, TASS quoted Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov as saying on...
16:30
ANCA submits testimony in support of Marco Rubio's confirmation as US secretary of state
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has submitted testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee supporting Senator Marco...
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Narek Hakhnazaryan to offer master classes at Yerevan music schools
The Yerevan Municipality has announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the "Your Art at School" program. From February 1 to...
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Light snow, fog expected in Armenia
Dry weather is expected in Armenia on Tuesday. Light snow is forecast for some regions over the coming days, with foggy conditions and...
15:00
Lavrov: Armenia's aspiration to join EU incompatible with EAEU membership
Armenia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is incompatible with its desire to join the European Union (EU), as these...
14:47
Ameriabank raises $200 million from IFC, marking largest transaction by IFC ever with a financial institution in Armenia
Ameriabank has signed a $200 million long-term loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support climate finance...
14:35
Protest for release of Armenian prisoners to be held outside UN office in Yerevan
A protest demanding the immediate release of Armenian prisoners held in Baku will take place outside the UN office in Yerevan on Friday, to...
14:00
Kremlin reacts to Armenia-US strategic partnership plans
The development of strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States is the sovereign right of Yerevan; Russia, for its part, intends...
13:35
Expert explains what US strategic partnership deal means for Armenia
Political analyst Suren Sargsyan has shared his insights on the strategic partnership agreement to be signed between Armenia and the...
13:01
Australian Open: Elina Avanesyan loses to Putintseva
Kazakh Yulia Putintseva, the No 24 seed, moved into the second round of the Australian Open by defeating Armenian Elina Avanesyan 4-6, 7-5, 6-2...
12:34
Minister reports moderate situation of acute respiratory infections in Armenia
The situation regarding acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and influenza, is currently stable in Armenia. At a press...
12:04
Former ruling party MP sees early elections in Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will call fresh parliamentary elections in the coming months, a lawmaker ousted from his Civil Contract party...
11:46
Armenia, US to sign strategic partnership document
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will sign a document on strategic partnership between the...
11:30
Australian Open: Khachanov through to second round
Russian-Armenian Karen Khachanov, the No 19 seed, advanced to the second round of the Australian Open by defeating Frenchman Adrian Mannarino...
11:15
Armenian church marks Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (Forerunner) on Tuesday 14 January. The elderly couple...

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