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10:45 05/04/2019
Trump backtracks on border closure and levies new threat at Mexico

After a ‘one-year warning’, the president said he would bring tariffs on Mexico’s cars ‘if the drugs don’t stop’.

10:27 05/04/2019
Opponents of Alaska drilling say it threatens climate, wildlife

The Trump administration has said it wants to hold a lease sale by year-end, which would meet the administration’s aim of speeding up environmental review before drilling.

10:00 05/04/2019
EU's Tusk proposes to offer UK 12-month 'flexible' extension to Brexit date

The plan would let UK leave sooner if the British parliament ratifies a deal but will need to be agreed by EU leaders next week at a summit.

20:09 04/04/2019
Amazon claims Woody Allen 'sabotaged' films with #MeToo comments

Tech giant says it was justified in terminating four-film deal with director who has since taken $68m legal action.

19:47 04/04/2019
Tottenham opens $1.3 billion stadium in London with win

For the 59,215 packed inside on opening night, the experience was made all the more memorable by a 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Son Heung-Min and Christian Eriksen.

19:24 04/04/2019
19:00 04/04/2019
Brazil textbooks 'to be revised to deny 1964 coup'

He also refers to the 21 years of military rule which followed as "a democratic regime by force".

18:38 04/04/2019
Two more cases of third-party Facebook app data exposure

This same type of collection, in similarly concentrated form, has been cause for concern in the recent past, given the potential uses of such data.

18:16 04/04/2019
Photographer captures stunning image of rare blonde zebra in wild for the first time

The animal was caught by photographer Sergio Pitamitz, who was hoping to snap pictures of migrating Zebras when he noticed something unusual.

17:45 04/04/2019
Saudis open consulate in Iraq in sign of warmer ties

The consulate, which will issue visas to Iraqis, was opened during a two-day visit by a delegation headed by the Saudi minister of commerce and investment, Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi.

17:24 04/04/2019
Catholic cardinal calls mass migration ‘a new form of slavery,’ says Bible shouldn’t be used to promote it

Sarah, who serves as the head of the Vatican's liturgy office, is often named in traditionalist circles as their hope to one day succeed Pope Francis. He's frequently made waves with his more conservative stances on liturgical practices, Islam, migration and other issues.

17:00 04/04/2019
Israel's New Era Capital raises $60 million for tech fund

The group said it raised the money from “leading international corporations and financial institutions” and will invest in technologies in Israel and abroad, with a focus on social and environmental impact.

16:16 04/04/2019
15:45 04/04/2019
Paris burglars seize jewels at luxury Peninsula hotel

Two masked attackers took part in the raid on the historic Peninsula Hotel, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe.

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15 candidates self-nominated for Chamber of Advocates Council
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13:10
Expert calls for replacement of Armenian ambassador to U.S.
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12:34
Alexander Sirunyan withdraws candidacy for SJC membership
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12:12
National Gallery of Armenia opens exhibition on Artsakh
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Lobbyist for genocide denialist Turkey should donate earnings to Armenians
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11:12
Armenia offers condolences to Turkey over deadly ski resort fire
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17:00
Newmag to publish Henrikh Mkhitaryan's autobiography
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16:35
Russia's Lavrov announces plans to visit Armenia
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Discussions on Minsk Group dissolution underway, Armenian speaker says
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15:45
Trump orders US to leave WHO
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15:30
Temperatures to drop further in Armenia
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Lavrov calls Armenia Russia's natural strategic partner, ally
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14:30
Armenia has no plans to quit EAEU, parliament speaker says
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13:53
Armenian, Russian FMs hold talks in Moscow
The meeting between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in enlarged format has...
13:35
Ex-minister calls for abolishing asset declaration in Armenia
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13:00
Mirzoyan congratulates Marco Rubio on his confirmation as US secretary of state
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12:36
Kindergarten fire in Armenian town forces evacuation of 117 children
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12:12
Opposition councilor accuses Yerevan authorities of 'shadowy dealings and favoritism'
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11:46
Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates 36th birthday
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11:23
Hotel fire at Turkey ski resort kills at least 10
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11:06
EU delegation briefed about situation on Armenian-Azeri border
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17:00
Armenian FM to travel to Moscow
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16:30
37 police officers sacked in Armenia last year
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