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16:38 04/03/2019
From couture to Cardi B: Why fashion rebel Thierry Mugler still grabs headlines

Both boldly sexy outfits came from the archive of French provocateur Thierry Mugler who, despite having left the fashion industry more than 15 years ago to pursue other creative projects, is generating more headlines than most designers still in the business.

16:19 04/03/2019
More than 1,500 live turtles found duct-taped and stuffed in suitcases

They had been smuggled onto a flight from Hong Kong, and were found in four unclaimed pieces of luggage at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

15:47 04/03/2019
The Prodigy's Keith Flint dies aged 49

He was found dead at his home in Dunmow, Essex, on Monday morning.

15:27 04/03/2019
Brexit bribe? UK PM May unveils $2.1 billion fund for Brexit-backing towns

The government said the fund would be targeted at places that had not shared fairly in the country’s prosperity and would be used to create new jobs, help to train people and boost economic activity.

15:01 04/03/2019
Coal ash contaminates groundwater near most U.S. coal plants: study

Data made public by power companies showed that of the 265 plants subject to the monitoring requirement, 241 - or 91 percent - showed unsafe levels of one or more coal ash components in nearby groundwater compared to EPA standards, according to the analysis by the groups.

14:38 04/03/2019
Egypt releases award-winning photojournalist jailed since 2013

Shawkan, whose case had been highlighted by the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO and human rights groups, was released because he had already served out his term before being sentenced.

14:26 04/03/2019
'Elixir of immortality' found in central China's ancient tomb

About 3.5 liters of the liquid was excavated from the tomb of a noble family in the city of Luoyang last October. It was initially judged by archaeologists to be liquor as it gave off an alcohol aroma.

14:02 04/03/2019
DP Ruto’s pilot and four US citizens die in Turkana chopper crash

There are conflicting reports on the exact time the crash happened as helicopters are not allowed to fly at night unless fitted with the right instruments.

13:41 04/03/2019
Highway drivers had a close encounter with this Colorado avalanche

On Sunday afternoon, said avalanche moved down through Ten Mile Canyon, located between Frisco and Copper Mountain.

13:28 04/03/2019
Amazing ram-headed sphinx linked to King Tut’s grandfather discovered in Egypt

The sphinx, which is 16.4-feet long, 11.5-feet high and 5-feet wide, was found beneath several feet of debris at Gebel-el-Silsila, an ancient quarry on the Nile. Only its head was visible prior to excavation.

13:00 04/03/2019
Philippine police find 1,500 duct-taped turtles in luggage

The turtles, found in four unclaimed pieces of luggage, could have sold for more than 4.5 million pesos (£60,000; $86,631).

12:43 04/03/2019
12:29 04/03/2019
New protests in Algeria after Bouteflika submits re-election bid

Hundreds of youths gathered in the center of Algiers chanting anti-government slogans, the scene of mass protests on Friday and Sunday, residents said. Algerian websites also reported protests in Bouira, Tizi, Ouzou and Boufarik.

12:02 04/03/2019
Vale's CEO, other executives, to step down after Brazil dam burst

Vale said Schvartsman offered his resignation, which the board “immediately accepted” after state and federal prosecutors recommended their removal late on Friday.

11:16 04/03/2019
Most US coal plants are contaminating groundwater with toxins, analysis finds

Of 265 US power plants that monitor groundwater, 242 report unsafe levels of at least one pollutant derived from coal ash.

10:45 04/03/2019
Alabama tornadoes kill at least 23 and cause 'catastrophic' damage

Sheriff says more people are missing as weather system sparks flurry of tornadoes across south-eastern US on Sunday.

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Protesters demand release of Armenian prisoners, sanctions against Aliyev regime
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Armenian parliament likely to pass EU accession bill, Pashinyan says
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MP: Serzh Sargsyan's EAEU accession decision was not made overnight
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15:30
Armenian, Kyrgyz FMs to hold joint news conference
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15:00
Unfreezing Armenia’s participation in CSTO not discussed in Putin-Pashinyan call, Kremlin says
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Armenian security chief warns of intense flights likely carrying military equipment to Baku
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14:05
Report warns of additional risks for Armenia amid possible economic slowdown in Russia
The sanctions against Russia, combined with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, are heightening the risk of an economic slowdown in Russia and...
13:36
Newly opened hospital in Armenian town 'flooded'
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Opposition MP accuses Armenian leadership of planning more concessions to Azerbaijan
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12:33
Armenia unlikely to unfreeze its CSTO membership in 2025 – Foreign Intelligence Service
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12:06
Risk of large-scale Azeri attack on Armenia low, report says
The analysis of available facts and phenomena indicates a low risk of a large-scale Azerbaijani attack on Armenia at this...
11:34
212 bodies pulled from rubble in Gaza after ceasefire
As many as 212 bodies have been retrieved from under the debris of ruined houses in the Gaza Strips after the ceasefire came into effect, the Al...
11:21
Drivers warned of black ice in parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers about a road closure and icy conditions in Armenia. In particular, the road connecting the Amberd high...
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Pashinyan, wife travel to Switzerland
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan left for Switzerland on a working visit on January 23-24 to participate...
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Expert: Aliyev's statements serve Pashinyan's domestic political goals
In a televised interview in early 2025, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made fresh threats against Armenia. However, the Armenian leadership...
16:30
Yerevan mayor announces new changes to transport fares
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16:00
Pashinyan 'shocked' by deadly ski resort fire in Turkey
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed shock over the devastating hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey's Bolu...
15:35
15 candidates self-nominated for Chamber of Advocates Council
Fifteen candidates have self-nominated for the Council of Armenia's Chamber of Advocates. The election will take place at its general...
15:00
New head of Armenian parliament health committee named
The pro-government majority in the Armenian parliament on Wednesday elected MP Arsen Torosyan as new head of the Standing Committee on Health...
14:36
MP: Turkey and Azerbaijan assessing risks of new aggression against Armenia
Tigran Abrahamyan, an MP from the opposition Pativ Unem faction in the Armenian parliament, claims that Donald Trump's return to the White...
13:53
Public transport fare increase in Yerevan based on outdated calculations, expert says
Babken Pipoyan, head of the Informed and Protected Consumer NGO, has criticized the upcoming increase in public transport fares in Yerevan,...
13:10
Expert calls for replacement of Armenian ambassador to U.S.
Political analyst Suren Sargsyan has urged Armenia’s authorities to appoint a new ambassador to the United States under the Donald...
12:34
Alexander Sirunyan withdraws candidacy for SJC membership
Alexander Sirunyan on Wednesday officially withdrew his candidacy as a member of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Lurer quoted Hayk...
12:12
National Gallery of Armenia opens exhibition on Artsakh
An exhibition of Yerevan-based artist Lousineh Navasartian's Silence project has opened at the National Gallery of Armenia....
11:36
Lobbyist for genocide denialist Turkey should donate earnings to Armenians
By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com Former Cong. Bob Livingston published a commentary in the Wall Street Journal last week...
11:20
Drivers warned of icy roads in parts of Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers about a road closure and icy conditions in Armenia. In particular, the road connecting the Amberd high...
11:12
Armenia offers condolences to Turkey over deadly ski resort fire
The Armenia Foreign Ministry has extended condolences to Turkey following the deadly fire at a ski resort hotel that killed at least...
17:00
Newmag to publish Henrikh Mkhitaryan's autobiography
Newmag will release Armenian football star Henrikh Mkhitaryan's autobiography this year, its founder Artak Aleksanyan has...
16:35
Russia's Lavrov announces plans to visit Armenia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced his plans to visit Yerevan following talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat...
16:21
Discussions on Minsk Group dissolution underway, Armenian speaker says
Discussions are underway regarding the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group, Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan told reporters on...

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