Ruling party in Armenia leads parliamentary vote
President Serzh Sarksyan's ruling Republican Party led in elections in Armenia on Sunday, official preliminary results showed, laying the foundation for a new parliamentary system of government.
Apr 03, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Dozens hurt, many arrested in Armenia clashes
Dozens of people have been hospitalised and 26 arrested following clashes between police and protesters in Yerevan, Armenian authorities said Saturday.
Jul 30, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
Pope denounces Armenian `genocide` in Yerevan visit
Pope Francis on Friday denounced the mass killing of Armenians a century ago by Ottoman forces as "genocide", risking Turkey`s fury as he met Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian.
Jun 24, 2016, 22:08 PM IST
Nagorno-Karabakh says one of its soldiers killed by Azeri gunfire
Nagorno-Karabakh`s defence ministry said on Friday that one of its soldiers died late on Thursday after he was hit by gunfire from Azerbaijan`s forces.
Apr 15, 2016, 14:06 PM IST
Armenia rally over Karabakh unrest draws thousands
A rally to protest recent violence in the disputed region of Nagorny Karabakh drew several thousand people Sunday to the Armenian capital Yerevan.
Apr 11, 2016, 02:12 AM IST
Russia warns against pressing demands for Assad's ouster
Russia's foreign minister says the next round of Syria talks expected to be held this weekend must not focus squarely on demands for Syrian President Bashar Assad's resignation.
Nov 09, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
