Deputy Minister: No positive dynamics noticed with Diana

21:30 | In the world Woolwich murder sparks anti-Muslim backlash

A number of people have been charged after allegedly offensive comments were made on social media websites.
Source: BBC
21:10 | In the world Two freight trains collide in Missouri, seven injured

Two freight trains collided at a rail intersection, triggering the collapse of a highway overpass when several rail cars derailed and struck a support pillar, authorities said.
Source: Reuters
21:00 | In the world France army in key Mali withdrawal

A convoy of dozens of lorries left a base outside the capital, Bamako, on its way south to Ivory Coast.
Source: BBC
20:52 | In the world 2 men arrested after flight from Pakistan diverted in UK airspace

A UK fighter jet was scrambled to escort Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK709 from Lahore as it was diverted from northwestern England's Manchester Airport to Stansted.
Source: CNN
20:45 | In the world Zoo keeper mauled by tiger 'broke safety rules'

Sarah McClay, 24, was attacked by a Sumatran tiger at South Lakes Wild Animal Park, in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, on Friday afternoon.
Source: The Guardian
20:35 | In the world Suicide car bombing in Russia's Dagestan injures 11

Dagestan, an ethnically mixed, mostly Muslim region between Chechnya and the Caspian Sea, has become the most violent province in the North Caucasus.
Source: Reuters
20:27 | In the world Turkmen capital of Ashgabat has been included in the Guinness Book of Records

It’s for the highest density of white marble buildings in the city.
Source: Ria.ru
20:20 | In the world 16 children, 1 teacher dead in Pakistan bus fire

Police officer said five children were also injured, three of whom were listed in critical condition.
Source: ABC news
20:10 | In the world Syria conflict: Qusair in heavy bombardment by army

The army, which began an offensive to recapture Qusair last Sunday, says it has now launched a three-pronged attack on the rebel-held town.
Source: BBC
20:05 | In the world As Syrian war shuts down trade routes, Turkish business improvises

The Nissos Rodos, a 630-foot ferry, once cruised the Greek islands, moving tourists from one sunny paradise to the next.
Source: The Washington Post
17:39 | Region Azadlig: Putin refused to leave for Baku before presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin upset the authorities of Azerbaijan. According to the newspaper "Azadlig", official Baku tried to organize Russian president’s visit to Azerbaijan in order to participate in a formal event, organized at the initiative of official Baku.
Source: Azadlig
17:18 | Region EurasiaNet: When it came to Eurovision Azerbaijan became extremely courteous with Russia

When it comes to differences with Russia over energy or arms shipments, Azerbaijan rarely flinches or gives an inch.
Source: EurasiaNet
16:03 | Region Azerbaijan is in list of poorly governed countries in ranking of resource management quality

According to the first rating of the resources management quality compiled by the “Revenue Watch Institute”, only 11 out of 58 raw powers of the world are able to truly manage quality of their natural resources. In the above mentioned list Azerbaijan is in the list of poorly governed countries, the "Finmarket" news agency writes.
Source: Finmarket
15:55 | In the world Iran has no military presence in Syria, says Iran UN envoy

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has dismissed claims about Iran’s military presence in Syria and the shipment of arms by the Islamic Republic to the Arab country.
Source: Press TV
15:33 | In the world Neymar to play last game for Santos

He will feature in Santos game against Flamengo on Sunday for the Brazilian national league, at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília.
Source: Lancenet
15:03 | In the world Zidane to be Real Madrid sporting director

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is poised to confirm the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the club’s new sporting director when he gains re-election this summer.
Source: AS
14:37 | Armenia Armenian military expert on Lavrov-Mammadyarov meeting

“The latest meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan was a standard meeting and Sergey Lavrov’s statement should be viewed in the context of Madrid Principles,” David Jamalyan told reporters.
Source: Panorama.am
13:25 | Armenia Armenian chess players at World Championships

Olympic champions GMs Sergei Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian, Gabriel Sargissian and IM Ashot Nadanian will take part in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships that will take place on June 6-10 in Khanty-Mansiysk.
Source: armchess.am
12:02 | Region OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs discuss holding summit later this year

They traveled to the region May 23-24 to continue their efforts to help the sides find a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Source: osce.org
11:44 | Region Bako Sahakyan: Without Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, it would be impossible to stand firmly on way of stable development

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with a group of members of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees.
Source: presidential press service
11:26 | Armenia Lawyers to go on token strike

“The aim of the action is to show the authorities and the public that there are serious problems in the judicial system,” lawyer Hayk Alumyan said.
Source: Zhoghovurd
10:13 | In the world Inter fire Stramaccioni, hire Mazzarri

The announcement was made on the official Nerazzurri website, confirming a two-year contract.
Source: Football Italia
10:04 | Armenia Former employee of correctional facility returns medal

The reason behind this move is that in 2012, Sargis was forced to leave his job by head of the Correction Facility Hamlet Khlghatyan.
Source: Zhoghovurd
09:19 | In the world Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17

Police officer Mohammed Rasheed says seven children were also injured Saturday when the faulty gas cylinder exploded on the outskirts of the city of Gujrat.
Source: AP
09:13 | In the world Syria opposition unity talks face specter of collapse

After two days of meetings in Istanbul, senior coalition players were in discussions late into the night after veteran liberal opposition figure Michel Kilo rejected a deal by Syrian businessman Mustafa al-Sabbagh to admit some members of Kilo's bloc to the coalition.
Source: Reuters
09:08 | In the world Guatemalan ex-president extradited to U.S. on money-laundering charges

"See you soon Guatemala, this is a kidnapping," local media quoted Portillo as saying at the airport.
Source: Reuters
09:02 | In the world Truck caused bridge collapse, police say

An initial investigation shows the 1,111 foot-long bridge collapsed when a tractor-trailer hauling an oversized load hit one of the bridge's overhead tresses, known as the "superstructure.”
Source: CNN
08:54 | In the world MI5 'approached London attack suspect'

MI5 asked Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo if he wanted to work for them about six months before the killing.
Source: BBC
08:49 | In the world Dancer 'lied' in Berlusconi sex case

Karima El-Mahroug said she had "made up" details about erotic parties held at his villa while he was still PM.
Source: BBC
08:42 | Armenia Air temperature to go down in northern regions

In Yerevan, transitory rain is possible after midday.
Source: Meteo-TV
22:00 | In the world Sweden reinforcing police in riot-hit Stockholm

Reinforcements of specially trained police are being sent to Stockholm after five nights of unprecedented rioting in the capital's suburbs.
Source: BBC
21:40 | In the world Obama nods to drones in Naval academy Speech

President Obama gave a nod to his newly articulated drone policy as he addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday.
Source: ABC news
21:25 | In the world Russia pledges 1.7 bln euros for Serbian south stream

“The Russian side undertakes to finance that section,” Putin said after a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Source: Ria.ru
21:10 | In the world Syria opposition seeks to unify as momentum for talks builds

Syria's fractious opposition scrambled to agree a new leadership on Friday in a bid to present a coherent front at peace talks which the US and Russia are convening to seek an end to more than two years of civil war.
Source: Reuters
21:00 | In the world Wash. patrol chief: Oversize load on truck hit I-5 bridge north of Seattle, caused collapse

The truck made it off the bridge and the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Source: The Washington Post
20:48 | In the world UN rapporteur Emmerson hails 'historic' Obama drone vow

The lawyer leading a UN drone inquiry has praised a speech by US President Barack Obama as a "significant step towards increased transparency".
Source: BBC
20:38 | In the world Suspected kashmiri rebels kill indian soldiers

Four Indian army soldiers and a suspected rebel were killed in fighting in the Indian portion of Kashmir on Friday, officials said.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
20:30 | In the world 'We loved you so much, you didn't deserve this'

Devastated family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby pay emotional tribute to him.
Pictures: The Daily Mail
20:21 | In the world Putin, Obama to Meet in June, September – Kremlin

The first meeting will be in Lough Erne on the sidelines of the G8 Summit and then Obama’s visit to Russia.
Source: Ria.ru
20:15 | Region On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions

A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages.
Source: ABC news
20:07 | In the world Explosion and gunfire shake Kabul

Afghan Channel One TV quoted police as saying a group of assailants had entered the Directorate of the Afghan Public Protection Force.
Source: BBC
20:00 | In the world Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions

Israeli and Palestinian leaders must decide soon on whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict.
Source: Reuters
19:01 | In the world Michel Platini renews call for 'sport police'

Uefa president Michel Platini has renewed his call for the establishment of a European sports police force to deal with match-fixing, hooliganism and doping.
Source: BBC Sport
18:34 | Armenia Serzh Sargsyan meets with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs

The parties discussed issues related to the current stage of Karabakh peace process and future steps.
Source: presidential press service
18:19 | Armenia UAE ambassador presents credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan

Serzh Sargsyan and Saif Mohammed Abid al-Zaabi discussed ways of developing and furthering bilateral relations and cooperation in different fields of activity.
Source: presidential press service
17:38 | In the world Milan fans say 'no thanks to Seedorf'

A group of AC Milan fans were caught hanging up a banner outside the club's headquarters early on Friday to express their opposition to the prospect of former player Clarence Seedorf taking over the team.
Source: Gazzetta del Sud
16:51 | Armenia Andranik Matikozyan wins Metropolitan Chess Tournament

IM Andranik Matikozyan (Armenia) scored 7.5 points out of 10 to solely take first prize at the 27th Metropolitan Chess Tournament in Los Angeles.
Source: armchess.am
15:34 | Armenia Serzh Sargsyan meets with President of European Civil Aviation Conference

President Sargsyan said Armenia appreciates the role of the European Civil Aviation Conference in developing and providing security to global and European aviation.
Source: presidential press service
15:10 | Armenia Armen Martirosyan: Russia punishes Armenia by increasing gas price

“Under such social conditions, the increase in gas price may cause social riot,” said the deputy chairman of Heritage party.
Source: Panorama.am
14:33 | Armenia Armenian parliament to host hearings on measures to eliminate hailstorm consequences

On May 23, the Armenian government approved measures to eliminate consequences of the May 12 hailstorm that caused damage to 46 communities in Armavir province.
Source: Panorama.am
14:12 | Armenia Levon Zurabyan: Authorities concealed information about increase in gas price

“On May 13, the Public Services Regulatory Commission received a bid on the increase in price for natural gas, with a contract stipulating that the new gas price entered into force on April 1,” the ANC member said.
Source: Panorama.am
12:50 | In the world Magnitude 8.2 earthquake strikes Russian Far East

The epicentre of the quake was located at a depth of 385 miles in the Sea of Okhotsk, 244 miles west of the nearest city, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Source: Reuters
12:40 | Armenia Worsening social situation contributes to emigration, Orinats Yerkir MP says

“The people in Armenia live in tough social conditions, and the increase in gas price and hail damage added to it,” Hovhannes Margaryan said.
Source: Panorama.am
12:14 | Armenia Social riot is brewing in Armenia, says Heritage MP

With the crisis deepening, it is inevitable that there will be a social riot and a revolution in Armenia, head of Heritage parliamentary faction Ruben Hakobyan told a parliamentary briefing.
Source: Panorama.am
11:11 | Armenia Republican MP against government program?

Although RPA voted for the government program, Republican MP Nahapet Gevorgyan, despite registering for the parliament session, did not participate in the voting.
Source: Zhamanak

13:18 21/08/2012 » Health

Today the First deputy minister of Health Hayk Darbinyan has called to Republican hospital for more than 3-4 times to learn about Diana Sirunyan’s health condition.

“She is in the same condition, it’s even worse. No positive dynamics. We are going to check what else we can do now,” Hayk Darbinyan said.

Diana Sirunyan is Suren Sirunyan’s daughter. Diana Sirunyan has thrown herself out of the window and is in Republican hospital at present.

Source: Panorama.am