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14:44 03/10/2019
Citi says ten-year bull market 'old, but not dead'

Citi’s outlook, entitled “Bull Market: Old, But Not Dead” and released on Thursday, comes after global stock markets took a beating this week amid signs of a slowdown in U.S. economic growth and as weak earnings fan fears that trade tensions could push the global economy into a recession.

14:26 03/10/2019
Cambodian judge orders reinvestigation of spying case against reporters

Phnom Penh Municipal Court Judge Im Vannak had been scheduled to deliver a verdict in the two-year-old case against the reporters, Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin, but instead he ordered a fresh investigation into hard disks seized when they were arrested in 2017.

13:41 03/10/2019
Ocean cleanup device successfully collects plastic for first time

A huge floating device designed by Dutch scientists to clean up an island of rubbish in the Pacific ocean that is three times the size of France has successfully picked up plastic from the high-seas for the first time.

13:00 03/10/2019
Family of Indian royals wins £35m court battle against Pakistan

The dispute began in 1948 when the last Nizam (king) of Hyderabad deposited £1m in the UK account, held by the then Pakistan high commissioner. With interest, the sum has grown to £35m.

12:28 03/10/2019
Scotch whisky and French wine hit by $7.5bn US tariffs

The 25% levies also include British knitwear and EU cheese and aircraft as White House retaliates for subsidies given to Airbus.

12:02 03/10/2019
Rare 19th-century photos show pristine beauty of the Amazon rainforest

With the Amazon this year ravaged by an unprecedented number of forest fires, these 19th-century photographs offer a remarkable glimpse into a pristine, bygone era.

11:38 03/10/2019
Justin Timberlake was grabbed by a prankster at Paris Fashion Week

Ukrainian prankster Vitalii Sediuk, who describes himself on Instagram as an "Entertainment Hollywood Reporter," grabbed Timberlake's right leg as he approached the show, held in the courtyard of the Louvre.

11:16 03/10/2019
Taking this photo of my boy saved his life – showing telltale sign of aggressive cancer

She'd been given the Canon EOS 13000 D from her fiancé Richard Barnes, 37, as a Christmas gift and she knew it would be the perfect thing to take images of her photogenic tot with.

10:27 03/10/2019
About $4 billion Hong Kong deposits may have left for Singapore as protests rage

Modest net outflows from local currency deposits in Hong Kong and the net inflows of foreign currency deposits in Singapore in August could be the latest sign showing $3-4 billion left for the city state, the bank’s analysts said in a report on Monday.

10:00 03/10/2019
Southeast Asia's internet economy to hit $300 billion by 2025

To hit that target, the online industry is expected to grow by 200% over the next five years from an estimated $100 billion this year, according to the report by Google, Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and global business consultants Bain & Company.

20:01 02/10/2019
Air Force Global Strike tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg

The test demonstrates the United States’ nuclear deterrent is robust, flexible, ready and approximately tailored to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure our allies.

19:47 02/10/2019
Rome restaurant faces wave of tourist complaints after $500 bill goes viral

A picture of the hefty bill by Antico Caffè di Marte restaurant, near Castel Sant'Angelo, made the rounds on social media after it was posted on Facebook earlier in September.

19:24 02/10/2019
Judge orders removal of #MeToo posts accusing Indian artist

Google and Facebook told to take down sexual harassment claims against Subodh Gupta.

19:00 02/10/2019
Online marketplace Sun Exchange powers solar projects in South Africa

That's the premise behind Sun Exchange. It sells solar cells (the parts which make up a solar panel) to online buyers around the world and leases them to schools and businesses in South Africa.

18:38 02/10/2019
The best around-the-world cruises for 2020

The hazardous journey, which began with a fleet and ended with one lone vessel, saw the deaths of at least 50 crew members, including the original captain.

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14:35
Opposition MP: Armenian authorities continue to sacrifice national interests
Opposition Pativ Unem faction MP Tigran Abrahamyan accused the Armenian leadership of continuing to sacrifice national interests in their...
14:05
Armenian FM hails upgrade in relations with US
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the importance of upgrading Armenia-U.S. relations to strategic partnership....
13:34
Artsakh parliament condemns sham trial of Armenian hostages in Baku
Members of the Artsakh National Assembly have expressed deep concern and indignation over the upcoming sham trial of 16 Armenian hostages in...
12:55
Armenia welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
The Armenian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas following 15 months of war....
12:34
Pashinyan, Aliyev among participants of World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland
Amid a world being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and technological advancement, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025...
12:08
Kim Kardashian praying for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Kim Kardashian has penned a touching note as she continues to pray for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. While firefighters...
11:52
Armenia's new chief enforcement officer named
Siro Amirkhanyan has been appointed Armenia’s chief compulsory enforcement officer, according to a decree signed by Prime Minister...
11:32
Australian Open: Khachanov reaches third round
Gabriel Diallo gave Karen Khachanov a battle, but the Canadian couldn't pull off the upset at the Australian Open. The 23-year-old...
11:14
Opinion: US-Armenia strategic deal indicates Pashinyan government's shortcomings
Op-ed by Vartan Oskanian, Armenia’s former foreign minister The signing of the Strategic Partnership Charter between the Republic of...
17:17
Armenia's project for Venice Biennale revealed
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports announced a competition to select the project that will represent the Armenian pavilion...
16:59
Expert: Armenia alone must force Azeri troops out of its sovereign territory
Iran specialist Vardan Voskanyan claims that the responsibility to force Azerbaijani troops out of sovereign Armenian lands lies...
16:06
Political analyst downplays Armenia's decision to join anti-ISIS coalition
Political analyst Suren Sargsyan has downplayed Armenia’s move to join the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS as part of a bilateral...
15:30
Temperatures to rise across Armenia
Light snow is forecast for some parts of Armenia on Wednesday and over the coming days. Foggy conditions and icy roads are likely in Shirak,...
15:00
Armenia’s decision on EU entry launch starts EAEU exit, Russian official says
Moscow considers Yerevan’s decision to launch the process of the EU (European Union) entry as a start of Armenia’s withdrawal from...
14:35
Pashinyan highlights successes in 'balanced foreign policy'
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reported significant progress in implementing the country's "balanced foreign...
14:03
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...
13:30
Russian envoy summoned to Armenian Foreign Ministry
The Armenian Foreign Ministry has summoned Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin over a news program featuring anti-Armenian...
13:01
Armenian church leader off to US
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, on Wednesday embarked on a patriarchal visit to the United...
12:36
Ex-NSS head: Pashinyan will announce Armenia's withdrawal from CSTO soon
Artur Vanetsyan, former director of Armenia's National Security Service (NSS) and leader of the Homeland Party, has criticized the strategic...
12:12
Iran not seeking war but ready to defend itself, president says
Iran is not seeking war but would be ready to defend itself if its nuclear sites came under attack, President Masoud Pezeshkian told NBC...
11:45
Full text of Armenia-US Strategic Partnership Charter released
The signing of the Strategic Partnership Charter between Armenia and the United States  took place in the U.S. Department of State in...
11:26
Aliyev the wolf vs. Pashinyan the lamb: It is clear who will devour whom
By Harut Sassounian TheCaliforniaCourier.com There seems to be no end to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s concessions to...
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...
17:00
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...
16:13
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...
15:30
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...

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