Armenia

Armenian border village heavily damaged in Azerbaijani gunfire (photos)
“Roofs and walls of the nursery-school, and residential houses were damaged . Fire later erupted in the cattle-shed ...

US Embassy can issue visas in extended valid passports – statement
"An old-style passport with an exit stamp would also need to have the exit stamp valid beyond the indicated length of stay. The newer passport does not have ...

World

US Congress in deal on new Russia sanctions
"A nearly united Congress is poised to send President Putin a clear message on behalf of the American people and our allies, and we need President Trump ...

Macron’s rating falls by 10% over month, showing Worst Dynamics Since 1995 – poll
Following de Villiers’ resignation, Macron said in an interview with the Journal du Dimanche that "if there was a difference in the opinion between the president and ...

Business

China to allow rice imports from US
The agreement gives US farmers access to the world's biggest rice consumer, with China importing about 5 million tonnes ...

Ucom decreases prices for 'Internet in Roaming' bundles
“Distance should never be an issue to stay in touch with your close ones. Just right after the activation of the “Internet in Roaming” bundle one ...

Science/tech

Ford claims first 'pursuit rated' police pickup truck 
The latest addition to the brand’s police lineup is the F-150 Police Responder, which Ford claims is the first ever “pursuit rated” pickup truck. While this F-150 ...

India launches first solar-panelled train in bid to cut down diesel use
The 7,200kw of energy created each year by the solar panels will be used to power internal lights, fans and other electrical systems ...

Culture

Justin Bieber banned from China concerts for 'bad behavior'
"We hope that as Justin Bieber matures, he can continue to improve his own words and actions, and truly become a singer beloved by the public ...

Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington dies
The coroner said Bennington apparently hanged himself. His body was found at a private home in the county at 09:00 local time ...

Armsport.am

Man City seal signing of Real Madrid right-back Danilo for £26.5m
The 26-year-old will join up with his new team-mates on their tour of the United States after agreeing personal terms and passing his medical at ...

Armenian sportsmen win bronze in deaf wrestling championship  
After successful competitions, Zhora Grigoryan and Narek Nikoghosyan deserved the honor to greet fans from the winners’ podium ...

Lifestyle

'The things I'd have said to her... if I knew it was the last time we'd speak': William and Harry's agony over final phone call with Diana as they share unseen photos 
The boys cut the conversation short because they were busy playing with their cousins – something that has caused them heartache to this day. “I have to deal ...

Indian musician plays guitar during his brain surgery (video)  
The musician’s condition was called musician dystonia that caused him to have cramps on three fingers on his left hand. As a result ...

Event

‘Melted nuclear fuel’ spotted in Fukushima
More than 200,000 people were forced to leave their homes because of nuclear contamination concerns when three reactors failed ...

Jerusalem clashes erupt amid holy site tensions
Water canon and tear gas were fired after rioters threw stones and other objects outside the walls of the Old City. Clashes were also reported ...

Press digest

Hraparak: Ancient manuscript institute to be re-organized into foundation  
The plan was announced by Levon Mkrtchyan, the minister of education and science, who said that a new charter is now being developed ...

Aravot: Russia to be key organizer of Sargsyan-Aliyev talks
“Russia has become the key mediator, as the other co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group have not succeeded in their attempts to bring Yerevan and ...