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18:16 21/05/2019
Grand refurbishment may herald the return of the historic Orient Express

The Orient Express was a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CWIL), and it went on to become synonymous with intrigue and luxury travel.

17:45 21/05/2019
Yemen's Houthis step up drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

The latest hostilities coincide with rising tensions between Iran and Gulf Arab states allied to the United States and come just as a sensitive, U.N.-sponsored peace deal is being carried out in Yemen’s main port of Hodeidah, a lifeline for millions.

17:45 21/05/2019
After 6 hours, climber who scaled Eiffel Tower in Paris taken into custody

The man, who has not yet been identified and whose motives remained unclear, clung to the Parisian landmark for more than six hours.

17:24 21/05/2019
Portugal arrests 17 Hells Angels biker gang members in raids across country

Around 150 officers, including anti-terrorism personnel, took part in raids on homes and commercial establishments across Portugal, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said in a statement.

16:38 21/05/2019
2 killed in second Taquan Air floatplane crash in a week

Two people were killed when the aircraft went down Monday afternoon in Metlakatla Harbor in the southeastern part of the state.

16:16 21/05/2019
Unexploded shell discovered at British beach, sparking evacuation, officials say

The device was discovered at Beachy Head in East Sussex, England. The area is known for the high chalk sea cliff that rises to 531 feet above sea level.

15:01 21/05/2019
Trump stops ex-White House counsel Don McGahn testifying to Congress

In a legal opinion released on Monday, the justice department said lawmakers on Capitol Hill cannot compel McGahn, who was subpoenaed by the House judiciary committee, to answer their questions under oath.

14:44 21/05/2019
Fingerprints and finances: next Wells Fargo CEO will be under regulatory microscope

Created during the savings-and-loan crisis, the 1989 law allows regulators to vet and veto candidates for senior roles at banks, but that power is typically reserved for financially troubled firms.

13:43 21/05/2019
13:00 21/05/2019
Joko Widodo secures second term as Indonesia's president

Jokowi, 57, outperformed his 67-year-old strongman opponent in 21 of the country's 34 provinces, according to CNN Indonesia.

12:43 21/05/2019
Rise in global sea levels could have 'profound consequences'

The long-held view has been that the world's seas would rise by a maximum of just under a metre by 2100.

12:29 21/05/2019
Christchurch shootings: Mosque attacker charged with terrorism

Brenton Tarrant was charged with "engaging in a terrorist act", police said in a statement on Tuesday.

12:02 21/05/2019
Michael Cohen: Trump's lawyer advised me to lie about Moscow tower project

Recently released transcripts of a closed-door meeting show Cohen accusing Jay Sekulow of telling him to lie to Congress.

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Armenian FM to travel to Moscow
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to Moscow on January 21, his ministry reports. During the...
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37 police officers sacked in Armenia last year
43 police officers in Armenia faced disciplinary action In 2024. Among them, 3 officers received a reprimand, 3 were issued a severe...
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Armenia's Parakar to hold snap elections in March
The Central Electoral Commission has set March 30 as the date for snap elections in Armenia’s Parakar community. On January 16, the...
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Armine Kheranyan named new opposition MP
Armine Kheranyan has been named replacement of opposition Hayastan faction MP Mher Sahakyan, who tragically died in a car crash last week....
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MP Levon Kocharyan urges strong pressure on Baku to release Armenian prisoners
MP Levon Kocharyan of the opposition Hatasyan faction stressed the need to raise awareness about the ongoing sham trials of Artsakh's...
14:36
Opposition MP pins unified map of Armenia and Artsakh to parliament rostrum
At a session of the Armenian National Assembly on Monday, Anna Mkrtchyan, an MP from the opposition Pativ Unem faction, criticized the map of...
14:21
January 20 a 'historic day' for the US, Armenian expert says
January 20 is a “historic day” for the United States as President-elect Donald Trump will officially assume office,...
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Georgia signals willingness to revive relations with US under Trump
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has expressed his country’s willingness to revive relations with the United States after US...
13:34
Armenian defense minister's grandfather dies
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan's grandfather passed away, the ministry spokesperson reported on Sunday. The old man,...
13:06
Ex-prosecutor in Robert Kocharyan's case quits Investigative Committee
Petros Petrosyan, a prosecutors in the case against Armenia’s second President Robert Kocharyan and others, has resigned as head of the...
12:30
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to...
12:15
Armenian students win 17 medals at International Zhautykov Olympiad
The 21st International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on January 13-17....
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Armenian MPs hold a minute's silence for deceased colleague
A regular session of the Armenian parliament began with a choir performing a modified version of the national anthem. Lawmakers then...
11:35
Two injured in single-car crash in Armenia’s Ararat
A single-vehicle crash in Armenia’s Ararat Province left two people injured and hospitalized last night. The...
11:12
MP urges action to secure release of Armenian prisoners held in Baku
Non-partisan MP Taguhi Tovmasyan has urged the international community to advocate for the open trial of Artsakh leaders in Azerbaijan...
17:00
Levon Aronian condemns Ruben Vardanyan's sham trial in Azerbaijan
Chess star Levon Aronian has condemned former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan's sham trial in Azerbaijan. "I know...
16:32
World-famous cellist Alban Gerhardt to perform in Yerevan
World-renowned cellist Alban Gerhardt will perform in Yerevan in late January, the Yerevan Municipality reports. The exclusive concert...
16:06
Opposition MP: 'Trials' of Armenian prisoners in Baku deal a direct blow to Pashinyan
Despite the Armenian leadership's “clear willingness to meet Baku’s demands”, the trial of Armenian prisoners that...
15:30
HRW reports four femicides in Armenia in one year
Armenia's authorities investigated 1,535 criminal domestic violence complaints through June 2024, a significant increase over the 484...
15:00
Drivers warned of icy roads in some parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers about a road closure and icy conditions in Armenia. In particular, the road linking the Amberd...
14:30
Pablo Santos leaves Noah
Defender Pablo Santos has left FC Noah. "Central defender Pablo Santos concludes his journey with our team," the club...
14:15
Azerbaijan must ensure fair trial rights of Ruben Vardanyan – Amnesty International
Reacting to the start of a trial of Ruben Vardanyan, a former de facto State Minister in Nagorno-Karabakh, Marie Struthers, Amnesty...
14:00
Government mum on Pashinyan's participation in Trump's inauguration
The Armenian government has not yet revealed whether Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald...
13:30
Australian Open: Khachanov loses to Michelsen
American Alex Michelsen won against Russian Karen Khachanov, the No 19 seed, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the Australian Open...
13:01
EUMA hosts ambassadors from 22 EU nations
The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) on Friday hosted ambassadors from 22 EU nations to Armenia to give them overview...
12:36
Nicolas Aznavour urges collective action for Ruben Vardanyan's release
Nicolas Aznavour, co-founder and chairman of the Aznavour Foundation, has called for collective action to secure the release...
12:09
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan on a trip to Iran
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who is currently on a visit to Iran, on Friday met with Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese...
11:59
Arman Tsarukyan issues first statement after UFC 311 dropout
Arman Tsarukyan is understandably devastated after having to withdraw from his first UFC championship fight, MMA Junkie reports. UFC...
11:37
RPA deplores lack of government efforts to protect Artsakh leaders from Azerbaijani persecution
The Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) on Friday denounced the fabricated charges against Armenian prisoners held in...
11:15
Ombudsperson slams 'trials' of Armenian prisoners in Baku
Armenia's Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan issued the following statement on the unfair trials of Armenians...

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