Balotelli has chance to win Golden Boot

21:08 | In the world 'Terrorist attack' in Moscow prevented

Russian counter-terrorism agents have carried out a raid on a group planning a terrorist act in Moscow killing two suspects, officials say.
Source: BBC
21:00 | In the world Yahoo is investing big-time in the social media

The company announced today that it has purchased Tumblr, the popular blogging and social media network, for $1.1 billion.
Source: ABC News
20:50 | Region NDM of Hungary refutes information on having issued postage stamps in honor of Azerbaijani president Heydar Aliyev

The Hungarian postal service, Magyar Posta, had nothing to do with a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the birth of Azerbaijan’s strongman leader Heydar Aliyev, the National Development Ministry said on Monday, The Budapest Times reports.
Source: The Budapest Times
20:45 | In the world Hezbollah suffers big losses in Syria battle

About 30 Lebanese Hezbollah fighters and 20 Syrian soldiers and militiamen loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have been killed in the fiercest fighting this year in the rebel stronghold of Qusair.
Source: Reuters
20:32 | In the world Without U.S. helicopters, afghans struggle to save wounded

The roads were too dangerous for an army ambulance.
Source: The Washington Post
20:26 | Region UN: Azerbaijan violates embargo on trade in arms with North Korea

The UN report accuses Azerbaijan of violating the embargo on trade in arms with North Korea.
Source: Ruskor
20:25 | In the world Two consecutive blasts kill 3, injure over 40 in Dagestan

The blasts took place about 15 minutes apart, near the Bailiff Service building, local authorities say.
Source: Ria.ru
20:20 | In the world Balloon crash kills tourists in Cappadocia, Turkey

Two Brazilian tourists have been killed and more than 20 other people injured after two hot-air balloons collided in Turkey, a local official says.
Source: BBC
20:12 | In the world Billboard Music Awards: Stars dazzle on Red Carpet

Pictures: Yahoo.com
20:06 | In the world Goldman Sachs selling ICBC stake

The stake in the bank, which was one of the first Chinese lenders to accept foreign investors as shareholders, has been lucrative for Goldman.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
20:00 | In the world Google warns users: Don't wear video glasses in the bathroom

Users of Google Glass are being given some basic advice – take them off when visiting public conveniences.
Source: Breakingnews.ie
19:10 | Armenia Tigran Sargsyan: Negotiations with Russia over gas price are underway

“Armenia is using its leverage to get a low price for imported gas and is holding negotiations with Iran and our strategic ally Russia,” said the Armenian PM.
Source: Panorama.am
18:12 | In the world Messi: I can only play for Barca

"I cannot play with any team other than Barcelona," he told reporters in Qatar, where he took part in a charity event.
Source: AFP
17:48 | Region Grigor Chiftchyan: Armenian churches of Iran belong not only to Armenians but also to entire humanity

“At first glance, it seems that the historical Armenian churches of Iran belong to Armenians but indeed they belong to the Iranian people and to the entire humanity,” said the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Atrpatakan.
Source: ISNA
17:01 | Region Bako Sahakyan visits Patara village

Artsakh leader visited the village of Patara in Askeran region where he attended the inauguration of a memorial to perished freedom fighters.
Source: presidential press service
16:07 | In the world Roberto Carlos to coach Turkish Sivasspor club

The former Brazilian international reportedly accepted the offer after consulting with friends from his time with Fenerbahce.
Source: Xinhua
16:07 | Region Ararat Avanesyan and Arthur Gasparyan awarded Medal for Liberation of Shoushi

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding freedom fighters Ararat Avanesyan and Arthur Gasparyan Medal for Liberation of Shoushi for their courage in the battles for the defense of the homeland.
Source: presidential press service
15:46 | Armenia Heritage member predicts repositioning in political field

“I think not rearrangement but repositioning will occur in the political field,” Stepan Safaryan told reporters.
Source: Panorama.am
15:00 | Armenia Increase in gas price is beneficial to Armenian government, says Andrias Ghukasyan

“First of all, the increase in gas price is beneficial to the Armenian government as the taxes will increase as a consequence of it,” he said.
Source: Panorama.am
14:22 | Armenia Andrias Ghukasyan: We are planning to create a new party

The former presidential candidate noted that he has social-democratic ideology but is not going to join any of the existing parties.
Source: Panorama.am
13:44 | Region OSCE Mission to monitor contact line in Fizuli direction

The NKR authorities expressed their readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the OSCE Mission members.
Source: NKR MFA
13:36 | Region Lithuanian media: Azerbaijan is massively buying votes at ‘‘Eurovision-2013’’ song contest (Video)

Azerbaijan in all countries carried out buying up of votes during the "Eurovision 2013" song contest, the "buyers" told to Lithuanian journalists who were carrying out their own investigation, writes the Lithuanian portal “15min.lt”.
Source: 15min.lt
11:39 | Armenia Armenian parliament to discuss gas price increase on May 23

The discussion, initiated by Hovik Abrahamyan, will host Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia Robert Nazaryan.
Source: Panorama.am
11:38 | Armenia Serzh Sargsyan congratulates national philanthropist Louise Manoogian Simone on birthday

On behalf of the entire Armenian nation and his own behalf, President Serzh Sargsyan cordially congratulated national philanthropist Louise Manoogian Simone on her 80th birthday and wished her health and many happy years ahead.
Source: presidential press service
11:06 | Region Azerbaijan violates ceasefire about 200 times over past week

More than 1,500 shots were fired in Karabakh’s direction.
Source: NKR Defense Army
11:05 | Armenia 35 young people from European countries discuss youth unemployment in Dilijan

From 10th to 18th of May Dilijan city hosted 35 young people from various European countries such as Italy, France, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Czech Republic, Turkey and Greece.
Source: Armenian Progressive Youth NGO
10:39 | Armenia Mher Hovhannisyan in Limburg

Armenian IM Mher Hovhannisyan has scored 2.5 points after 3 rounds at Limburg Open.
Source: armchess.am
10:07 | Region Bako Sahakyan meets with members of Armenian National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations

Issues related to cooperation between the parliaments of the two Armenian states in foreign policy were discussed during the meeting.
Source: presidential press service
09:16 | Armenia Serzh Sargsyan reelected President of Armenian Chess Federation

Serzh Sargsyan was reelected President of the federation during the conference of the federation held on Saturday.
Source: presidential press service
09:15 | In the world Imran Khan's party wins revote in Karachi, protests expected

Cricket hero Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf party won a revote in an upmarket constituency of Karachi on Sunday.
Source: Reuters
09:07 | In the world Venezuela says taking steps to restore U.S. diplomatic ties

Foreign Minister Elias Jaua suggested in a televised interview that the move to name government ally Calixto Ortega as charge d'affaires in Washington could be a prelude to restoring ambassadors.
Source: Reuters
09:03 | In the world 2 FBI agents die in hostage rescue training exercise

Special Agent Christopher Lorek and Special Agent Stephen Shaw were assigned to the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group. The cause of the incident is under review.
Source: CNN
08:59 | In the world Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spies

Two men who the Iranian government said worked as spies for Israel and the United States were hanged Sunday morning.
Source: CNN
08:54 | In the world China asks North Korea to free seized boat

Owner Yu Xuejun said the vessel had been in Chinese waters when the 16-man crew were seized on 5 May.
Source: BBC
08:50 | In the world Fierce battle for key Syrian town

Fighting has raged in Syria's town of Qusair after government troops launched a major operation to seize the strategic rebel stronghold.
Source: BBC
08:45 | Armenia Air temperature will go down

Precipitation is expected from time to time in the whole territory
Source: Meteo-TV
21:38 | In the world Hollywood actor Brad Pitt to promote new film in Moscow

The 35th film festival will kick off with the premiere of the upcoming apocalyptic horror film, World War Z, to be attended by producer-star Pitt and film director Marc Forster.
Source: Ria.ru
21:30 | In the world North Korea fires missiles into sea

The missiles posed no danger to neighboring countries.
Source: The Wall Street
21:10 | In the world Iran Exporting Medical Products to 40 World Countries

An Iranian health official said on Saturday.
Source: Fars
21:03 | In the world Rome protest turns up heat on new PM Letta

Thousands of people protested in Rome on Saturday against austerity policies and high unemployment.
Source. Reuters
20:43 | In the world EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs and dipping bowls

From 1 January 2014, restaurants may only serve olive oil in tamper-proof packaging, labelled to EU standards.
Source: BBC
20:30 | In the world Bashar al-Assad: 'We can't negotiate with fragmented rebels'

The Syrian president says that the opposition could not uphold any peace deal, and blames the west for supporting them.
Video: The Guardian
20:22 | In the world Saudi woman makes history by reaching Everest summit

It took a lot of persuading before Raha Moharrak's Saudi family agreed to let her climb.
Source: BBC
20:08 | In the world France's Hollande signs gay marriage law

France's official journal announced on Saturday the bill had become law after the Constitutional Council gave it the go-ahead on Friday.
Source: Reuters
16:19 | Region Iranian President to visit Moscow

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Moscow on July 1, Iran's Ambassador to Russia Mohammad Reza Sajjadi said.
Source: Fars
16:18 | Region Azerbaijani analyst: Allahshukur Pashazadeh’s Iran visit will be unproductive

“Iran wants Azerbaijan to take practical moves and justify its expectations. But Azerbaijan is unable to do it,” Vafa Guluzade said.
Source: haqyolu.com
15:18 | Region Haqqin.az: Schools and enterprises are forced to buy Ilham Aliyev’s new portraits in one of Azerbaijani regions

Yesterday, in the social networks and media information was spread that by the order of the Chief Executive Ahmed Mukhtarov the portrait of the president was to be renewed in all the grades of schools and enterprises in Hajigabul region of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani news agency "Haqqin.az" reported.
Source: Haqqin.az
14:29 | In the world Incoming Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is at the centre of a bidding war after it emerged the Manchester United target is wanted by Chelsea.
Source: Daily Mail
14:03 | In the world France opposes Syria conference if Iran attends

Apart from the question of which countries will attend, it is also far from clear whether the Syrian foes would accept it.
Source: The Daily Star
13:25 | Armenia Museum Night involves 88 museums from Armenia and Artsakh

“We would like museums to be a space for non-formal education not one day only,” said the director of the Museum of Russian Art.
Source: Panorama.am
12:34 | Armenia Robert Aghasaryan fulfills grandmaster norm

19-year-old Armenian chess player Robert Aghasaryan fulfilled grandmaster norm at the 14th European Individual Championship held in Legnica, Poland.
Source: armchess.am
11:34 | In the world Balotelli: I'm a normal guy

“But I don't see anything that would make people think that I'm bad or I'm crazy. I'm a normal guy,” he said.
Source: Sky Sports
11:33 | Armenia Tsarukyan’s statement eases anxiety of PAP businessmen

Representatives of Prosperous Armenia Party’s business circles are now more confident about their future following party leader Gagik Tsarukyan’s statement that PAP cannot be opposition.
Source: 168 Hours
10:36 | Armenia Ex-minister owes Belarusian tractor manufacturing plant

Bobruysk plant of tractor parts and units intends to sue former Armenian Deputy Minister of Agriculture, member of Prosperous Armenia Vardan Karapetyan unless he pays for tractors imported to Armenia.
Source: Zhamanak
10:35 | Region NKR Foreign Ministry delegation attending anniversary events in Abkhazia

The NKR Foreign Minister delivered a speech at the ceremonial meeting on May 17.
Source: NKR MFA

16:13 30/06/2012 » Sport

Mario Balotelli has set his sights on firing Italy to Euro 2012 glory - by winning the Golden Boot, Mirror Football reported.

Balotelli’s goal double against Germany in Thursday's semi-final sealed Italy’s place for the Kiev showdown with reigning European champions Spain.

His brace also made him joint top scorer with three goals, along with Russia’s Alan Dzagoev, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Germany's Mario Gomez and Mario Mandzukic of Croatia.

Balotelli, who says he is committed to staying at City because of the support he has received from their fans, said: “It has been a special year for me.

"We won the league at Manchester City so having a good season doesn’t depend on winning the Euros.

“It would just be something special for me. If we don’t win it, it wouldn’t spoil the other things.

“If we win and I score, it will be amazing. If I don’t score and we win, it will still be amazing.”

Source: Panorama.am