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15:45 07/02/2019
Which countries have the worst (and best) cybersecurity?

With so much of our information (including incredibly personal data) being found online, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance.

15:27 07/02/2019
NASA, partners update commercial crew launch dates

The agency now is targeting March 2 for launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon on its uncrewed Demo-1 test flight. Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is targeted for launch no earlier than April.

14:26 07/02/2019
President Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the Artsakh Republic Police Board summarizing the results of the structure’s activity in 2018

According to Bako Sahakyan the year of 2018 has been an active period during which the Artsakh Republic Police conducted extensive work maintaining stability in the republic, combating crime, ensuring public order and security.
Source: Central information department of the office of the Artsakh Republic President

14:02 07/02/2019
Gucci apologizes after social media users say sweater resembles blackface

In a Twitter post Wednesday, the Italian luxury brand said it "deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper."

13:41 07/02/2019
German anti-trust watchdog clamps down on Facebook's data gathering

Facebook said it would appeal the landmark ruling by the Federal Cartel Office, the culmination of a three-year probe, saying the watchdog underestimated the competition it faced and undermined Europe-wide privacy rules that took effect last year.

13:28 07/02/2019
The race for Nigeria's presidency in 2019

There are more than 60 other candidates, though their chances of winning are slim as the wealth and patronage networks of the two main parties drive the politics of Africa’s top oil producer and most populous country.

12:43 07/02/2019
Chinese student sentenced to a year in prison for taking photos of naval base

A federal judge gave Zhao Qianli the maximum sentence after his guilty plea on Tuesday of one count of photographing defense installations.

12:29 07/02/2019
Virginia's attorney general admits wearing blackface in college

The second-in-line to the governor's seat said in a statement on Wednesday that he wore a costume to a party when he was 19 years old at university.

12:02 07/02/2019
Yellow-vest protests: France warns Italy Deputy PM Di Maio

Mr Di Maio, leader of the populist Five Star Movement, met two leaders of the anti-government protests on Tuesday.

11:38 07/02/2019
11:16 07/02/2019
Venezuelan troops blockade bridge to stop aid from Colombia

Opposition uses humanitarian shipment to test army’s loyalty but government sees it as prelude to military intervention.

10:45 07/02/2019
Volvo recalls 167,000 cars worldwide to fix trunk lid

Bjerstaf said Wednesday the recall covers the Volvo XC 60 built in 2018 and 2019. The carmaker is offering to replace it at no cost to owners, who will be notified of the recall.

10:27 07/02/2019
Volvo Cars feels margin pressure from U.S.-China tariff war

Carmakers have faced rising costs and pricing pressure in some markets due to a trade war between Washington and Beijing in 2018 as well as slower demand from Europe and from China, the biggest autos market.

10:00 07/02/2019
Banks weigh whether to embrace or avoid progressive firebrand Ocasio-Cortez

The Democratic Socialist and Wall Street critic joined the 60-member House Financial Services Committee in mid-January and more than a dozen lobbyists interviewed by Reuters say the 29-year-old activist and former bartender is too high-profile to ignore.

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Union of Judges reacts to ECHR ruling on Suren Antonyan's dismissal
The Armenian Union of Judges issued a statement regarding the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of Suren Antonyan...
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Temperatures to drop across Armenia
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16:13
Deputy FM: US support paves the way for Russian border guards' withdrawal from Armenia
The U.S. support for Armenia's efforts to develop its border security capabilities will facilitate the withdrawal of Russian border...
15:30
Trump signs order directing release of JFK assassination documents
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the release of federal government documents related to the...
15:15
US, Turkey discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss, among other things,...
14:59
EU accession bid aligns with Armenian people's European aspirations, diplomat says
The ballot initiative calling for the start of a process of Armenia's accession to the European Union aligns with the deepening...
14:16
Arman Tatoyan reacts to ECHR ruling on judge's dismissal
Arman Tatoyan, Armenia’s former human rights defender, has reacted to the recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)...
13:35
Expert explains why China delays appointment of new ambassador to Armenia
China has not had an ambassador to Armenia for about seven months, political analyst Suren Sargsyan says, describing it as an...
13:00
CSTO still considers Armenia an ally, TASS source says
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) continues to see Armenia as an ally despite a recent statement by the country’s Foreign...
12:31
The Beatles nominated for Brit Awards for first time in over 40 years
The Beatles have been nominated for their first Brit Award since 1983 with their 2023 single, ‘Now and Then’, Far Out Magazine...
12:15
Military-political situation 'fraught with significant threats', Armenian MP warns
Although Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) assessed the risk of a large-scale Azerbaijani attack on Armenia as low in 2025 in a...
11:35
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open semifinals
An injured Novak Djokovic quit because of a torn muscle in his left leg after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against...
11:27
Drivers warned of icy road in Armenia
The Rescue Service has warned drivers about a road closure and icy conditions in Armenia. In particular, the road connecting the Amberd high...
11:06
'This is a fight for universal human rights', Ruben Vardanyan's lawyer says
In an exclusive interview, Jared Genser, international human rights lawyer to Ruben Vardanyan, sheds light on the ongoing detention of his...
17:13
Protesters demand release of Armenian prisoners, sanctions against Aliyev regime
A delegation led by the speakers and deputy speakers of the parliaments from the Nordic-Baltic Eight countries is currently in Armenia....
16:30
Armenian parliament likely to pass EU accession bill, Pashinyan says
The Armenian parliament will highly likely adopt the bill seeking to launch the process of Armenia’s accession to the European Union,...
16:06
MP: Serzh Sargsyan's EAEU accession decision was not made overnight
Hayk Mamijanyan, head of the opposition Pativ Unem parliamentary faction which is part of the former ruling Republican Party of...
15:30
Armenian, Kyrgyz FMs to hold joint news conference
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Kyrgyz counterpart Zheenbek Kulubaev will hold a joint news conference to sum up the...
15:00
Unfreezing Armenia’s participation in CSTO not discussed in Putin-Pashinyan call, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not discuss the idea of unfreezing the republic’s...
14:35
Armenian security chief warns of intense flights likely carrying military equipment to Baku
Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has expressed concern over the latest statements made by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev...
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'
The newly opened Martuni Medical Center in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province has been literally flooded, Photos and videos shared on...
13:13
Opposition MP accuses Armenian leadership of planning more concessions to Azerbaijan
Artsvik Minasyan, an MP from the opposition Hayastan faction, has denounced the Armenian government's decision to continue the border...
12:33
Armenia unlikely to unfreeze its CSTO membership in 2025 – Foreign Intelligence Service
Armenia is unlikely to unfreeze its membership in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in 2025, the Foreign...
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...
11:00
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...
17:05
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
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has announced changes to the city's public transport fares that will be approved at the upcoming City Council...

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