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News in brief (14) 18:11 | RegionCivil society activists: Representatives of international NGOs have become target of attacks of Azerbaijani authorities About a hundred prominent civil society activists, politicians and journalists of Azerbaijan issued a joint message, denouncing the arrest of Anar Mamedly, the head of the Election Monitoring and Democratic Studies Center (EMDS). Source: Turan 13:15 | ArmeniaTsarukyan urges Oskanian to be more active Gagik Tsarukyan urged him to be more active to dispel the opinion that Oskanian is withdrawing from Prosperous Armenia to set up a new pro-Western bloc. Source: Hraparak 12:39 | ArmeniaSCPEC monitors activities of taxi companies Based on a number of complaints, their activities were monitored to find out whether they worked honestly, including in terms of the minimum fare. Source: Zhoghovurd

12:02 | ArmeniaSCPEC monitors activities of taxi companies Based on a number of complaints, their activities were monitored to find out whether they worked honestly, including in terms of the minimum fare. Source: Zhoghovurd

12:00 | ArmeniaDilijan Medical Center turned into private institution An anonymous source says that the center is owned by former Armenian Health Minister, owner of Erebuni Medical Center Harutyun Kushkyan, Tavush Governor Armen Ghularyan and Dilijan Mayor Armen Santrosyan. Source: Haykakan Zhamanak

11:28 | ArmeniaCold weather to persist in next few days Precipitations are not expected in the country on December 21-25, fog and low visibility are expected in the Ararat Valley. Source: Armstatehydromet 11:01 | ArmeniaAll republican roads are passable, some roads are icy Roads are icy in spots in Ashotsk, Sisian, Goris, Ashtarak, Jajur, Kotayk, Kajaran, Vayk, Vanadzorwww.panorama.am/en/popular/2013/12/21/michael-jones/ 1/11

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Dilijan and Selim mountain pass. Source: Transport Ministry 10:47 | ArmeniaFormer Health Ministers son appointed Deputy Minister Arman Babloyan, the son of chairman of the Armenian National Assemblys Standing Committee on Healthcare, Maternity and Childhood Issues Ara Babloyan, has been appointed Deputy Health Minister. Source: Hraparak

09:20 | In the worldInternet activist, Snowden supporter says his apartment was snooped Jacob Appelbaum, an independent computer security researcher and hacker, is one of the few people with access to internal documents belonging to the US National Security Agency (NSA). Source: Voice of Russia 09:20 | In the worldSyrias opposition National Coalition leader to visit Russia in January Ahmad al-Jarba, the leader of the opposition National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, may come to Moscow in early January, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Friday. Source: Voice of Russia 09:10 | In the worldObama touts gay athletes in US delegation to Sochi US President Barack Obama said Friday that the inclusion of three openly homosexual athletes in the official US delegation to the Winter Olympics in Sochi demonstrates Americas commitment to judging people on their actions rather than their sexual identity. Source: RIA Novosti 09:05 | In the worldLatest NSA leaks point finger at high-tech eavesdropping hub in UK The site -- now officially known as GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) Bude -- is at the heart of a global eavesdropping network run by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Source: CNN 08:56 | In the worldSouth Sudan crisis: Talks with Kiir productive, say mediators Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom, who led the delegation, said consultations were continuing, but did not give details. Source: BBC 08:51 | In the worldNSA leaks: Obama hints at surveillance rethink US President Barack Obama has suggested there may be a review of surveillance by the National Security Agency in the wake of a series of spying revelations.
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Source: BBC 22:45 | ArmeniaUK safety inspectors check all 52 London theaters Authorities inspected all 52 of London's famed West End theaters Friday, trying to reassure theatergoers that the city's elegant but aging venues are safe after chunks of plaster fell from the Apollo Theatre's ceiling, injuring 79 people. Source: Associated Press 22:37 | In the worldNSA leaks: UK and US spying targets revealed More details of people and institutions targeted by UK and US surveillance have been published by The Guardian, The New York Times and Der Spiegel. Source: BBC 22:30 | In the worldPutin critic Khodorkovsky in Germany after pardon Once Russia's richest man, the 50-year-old looked pale and thin but happy in a photograph of him being greeted by German well-wishers on the tarmac after landing on a private jet. Source: Reuters 18:19 | In the worldEU leaders still wants Ukraine deal, but not at any price "We are not carpet dealers," Luxembourg's new prime minister, Xavier Bettel said, referring to Ukraine's efforts to improve the offer. Source: Voice of Russia

17:35 | ArmeniaArmenian Defense Ministry, OSCE Yerevan Office sign cooperation program for 2014 The Armenian Defense Ministry and the OSCE Office in Yerevan today summed up the cooperation program for 2013. Source: Defense Ministry 16:20 | ArmeniaSAS Group to import another 12 crocodiles by New Year Another 12 crocodiles will be imported to Armenia in the next few days, MP, owner of SAS Group Artak Sargsyan told reporters of Panorama.am and Aravot.am. Source: Panorama.am

14:57 | ArmeniaEgg prices will not rise, says official Poultry plants operating in the country will be able to produce eggs at current prices, so the prices are not expected to rise, said the head of the Cattle Breeding and Veterinary Department of Armenian Agriculture Ministry. Source: Panorama.am
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13:58 | ArmeniaUN, partners celebrate Arabic Language Day Today students, journalists, diplomats and general public celebrated the Arabic Language Day at the UN and spoke about its role as one of the UN official languages and its contribution to the promotion of UN values. Source: UN 13:52 | ArmeniaSpecial parliament session to be non-stop Armenian parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan proposed at the beginning of the special parliament session that the session continue non-stop until all the issues are discussed. Source: Panorama.am 13:04 | In the worldOSCE response misses mark in face of growing Congressional concern over Azerbaijani aggression Members of Congress continue to express alarm at Azerbaijan's most recent military attack across the Armenian border, which have made Armenian soldier Hrant Poghosyan Azerbaijan's latest casualty. Source: ANCA 12:54 | ArmeniaZaven Andriasian and Elina Danielian in Groningen Armenian GMs Zaven Andriasian and Elina Danielian will participate in a chess tournament to be held on December 21-30, 2013 in Groningen. Source: armchess.am 12:19 | ArmeniaConstitutional Court chairman accumulates considerable wealth But in his 2012 income declaration he only indicated funds kept in his bank accounts AMD 3.8 million, USD 2.2 thousand, EUR 1.7 thousand and no movable or immovable property. Source: Zhoghovurd 11:56 | ArmeniaViolations revealed in gold jewelry market The Market Control Department of Armenian Economy Ministry continues checks at Vagharsh & Sons Company, which is the owner of a gold jewelry market. Source: Zhoghovurd 11:37 | ArmeniaCollective action to be brought against police The detained participants of the protest action against Armenias entry into the Customs Union are considering bringing a collective action against police for violating their right to hold gatherings. Source: Aravot
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11:13 | ArmeniaKapan airport to be put into operation The program is absolutely realizable. It will be realized in 2014 or 2015, Syunik governor Vahe Hakobyan. Source: Hraparak 10:35 | ArmeniaEnergy Minister content with his work I think I have done everything possible in my sector so that no one will go to sleep hungry, Armen Movsisyan said. Source: Zhoghovurd 09:15 | In the worldHagel: China warship action 'irresponsible' China was "irresponsible" and "unhelpful" during the near-collision of a US warship and a Chinese naval vessel, the US Defence Secretary said. Source: BBC 09:10 | In the worldUK tabloid hacks Kate Middleton's voicemail A court trying former British newspaper editors over alleged phone-hacking on Thursday heard that one newspaper had hacked into the phone of Kate Middleton, Prince William's then girlfriend and now his wife. Source: Voice of Russia 09:04 | In the worldEyes everywhere: NSA's second tier spying partners identified Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands and several other EU countries were named among third party partners in the NSA-led global signal intelligence program, a new leak submitted by journalist Glenn Greenwald to Danish TV reveals. Source: RT 08:58 | In the worldUkraine put EU association on hold, not rejected it President Kiev put its political association and free-trade talks with the European Union on hold, but is ready to resume them if favorable terms are offered, the Ukrainian president said Thursday. Source: RIA Novosti 08:51 | In the worldS Sudan on precipice of civil war, Obama warns US President Barack Obama has warned that South Sudan is on the "precipice" of a civil war, after clashes in the capital Juba spread around the country. Source: BBC 08:46 | In the worldRoof collapses in London theatre
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Seventy-six people have been injured, seven seriously, after part of a ceiling in London's Apollo Theatre collapsed during a show. Source: BBC 16:57 | ArmeniaArmenian parliament to hold special session on December 20 The special session will discuss cooperation between the Armenian and Russian governments in supply of natural gas, oil products and diamonds, gas price formation and some other issues. Source: Panorama.am 15:31 | ArmeniaOne in ten families in Armenia go to sleep hungry According to official data, 37% of families in Armenia are poor, with 7% being extremely poor, sociologist Aharon Adibekyan told reporters. Source: Panorama.am

14:34 | In the worldRebels take South Sudan town Bor after 'coup attempt' "Our soldiers have lost control of Bor to the force of Riek Machar," said army spokesman Philip Aguer. Source: BBC

14:25 | ArmeniaMarkarov: Passing year marked by development of civil society The political scientist said that no political force manages to gain dividends from protest movements because no force is able to use these movements to its benefit. Source: Panorama.am 12:59 | ArmeniaPens and paper most expensive items at Armenian School of Advocates Chamber of Advocates of Armenia chairman Ara Zohrabyan has set up a commission to check the education quality at the Armenian School of Advocates. Source: Zhoghovurd

12:58 | ArmeniaExpert welcomes Igor Popovs statement Political scientist Alexander Markarov welcomes yesterdays statement of Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov that Nagorno-Karabakh must be re-involved in the negotiation process in a certain period. Source: Panorama.am 12:03 | ArmeniaRaffi Hovannisian recovering in U.S.
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Heritage leader Raffi Hovannisian is not in Armenia and probably will not be back for the New Year, partys deputy chairman Armen Martirosyan said. Source: Panorama.am

10:55 | ArmeniaProsperous Armenia faction is in Stepanakert The Prosperous Armenia parliamentary faction, headed by Gagik Tsarukyan, left for Karabakh yesterday to attend the funeral of Serzh Sargsyans father. Source: Zhoghovurd 10:55 | ArmeniaSnowfall in some regions of Armenia It was snowing in some parts of Armenia Baghramyan, Talin, Maralik and Ararat, as of 09:00 today. Source: Transport Ministry 09:14 | ArmeniaGeneral Manvel returns to Armenia MP, chairman of the Yerkrapah Volunteer Union Manvel Grigoryan returned to Armenia from France yesterday after completing a regular course of medical treatment. Source: Haykakan Zhamanak

09:14 | In the worldExpert-level talks on Iranian nuclear issue to begin in Geneva on Thursday It is planed that the round of technical consultations will take two days, although Fars, citing Iranian officials, did not rule out that it might extend into the weekend. Source: Voice of Russia 09:08 | In the worldRussian trucks for chemical disarmament arrive in Syria Moscow is also ready to provide security for cargo operations at the port of Latakia and in Syrian territorial waters while weapons stocks are transferred to a US navy ship that will neutralize the chemicals. Source: RIA Novosti 09:03 | In the worldArrest, strip-search of Indian diplomat in New York triggers uproar The prosecutor in the U.S. government's case against an Indian diplomat charged in New York with visa fraud related to her treatment of her housekeeper expressed dismay Wednesday over the direction the case has taken. Source: CNN

08:57 | In the worldItaly, EU, investigate treatment of migrants on Lampedusa after video
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Video showing a naked man being sprayed by an aid worker, apparently as part of a medical treatment and in full view of other migrants on the Italian island of Lampedusa, has sparked outrage in Europe. Source: CNN 08:50 | In the worldGaia 'billion star surveyor' set for launch Europe is about to launch the Gaia satellite - one of the most ambitious space missions in history. Source: BBC 08:44 | In the worldCAR death toll much higher than thought, says Amnesty In a separate report, Human Rights Watch is calling on the UN to send a peacekeeping mission to CAR. Source: BBC 18:52 | ArmeniaOSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs extend condolences on death of Serzh Sargsyans father The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, in Nagorno-Karabakh, extended their condolences to Serzh Sargsyans mother over the death of Azat Sargsyan, the Armenian Presidents father. Source: Twitter 18:32 | RegionAmnesty International: Arrest of Monitoring Center Chairman is another repressive measure of Azerbaijani regime The Azerbaijani government should carry out prompt and fair trial for the chairman of Election Monitoring and Democratic Studies Center, Anar Mamadli. Source: Amnesty International 18:27 | ArmeniaSome roads icy in Armenia Road cleaning work is underway; all interstate and intercommunity roads are passable. Source: Transport Ministry Today's brief news

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09:56 21/12/2013 Interviews

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Press TV talks with E. Michael Jones, editor of Culture Wars Online Magazine from Indiana, regarding the Iranian presidents proposal for a global campaign against violence and extremism which has been approved by the United Nations. - How would you describe violence and extremism? When we think about extremism, a lot of the mainstream media how they are talking about it is al-Qaeda or Islamic extremist, radical Muslims, etc. But is that the proper way to describe extremism and president Rouhani saying that we need a global campaign against extremism and violence. How do you think this threat should be dealt with? - I think this is good new because I think it reaffirms the realignment that started to place in world politics beginning in September when the United States decided not to attack Syria. I think certainly there is an element of violence extremism among Islamic groups and I think this is a way of pinpointing just exactly who is involved in this violence. We are talking about Wahabism; we are talking about the Salafists, the people who are backed by the United States and Israel in Syria. So I think this is a way of pointing to who is involved and to making an alliance between people of good will in the world that is happening at the same time that I think that Russia is making advances in promoting world peace and a new world order in its area of influence. - You referred there to Wahabism and Salafism. We know a lot is being said about groups that are affiliated to these two, we could say, beliefs or whatever you may call them. But the main question here is who is backing them and who is responsible for the creation of these groups and for the activities that are taking place under the name of Islam. - Nobody is backing Wahabism. I mean the Saudis are Wahabis and the Wahabis have made an alliance with Israel. Now Prince Bandar bin Sultan came to the United States; he wants to raise 6 billion dollars to continue the war in Syria.
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So Wahabism is one of these extremist groups that needs to be pointed out; it needs to be rejected by decent people throughout the world and we need an alliance of the people who are interested in peace. And I think that the acceptance of the Iranian president as proposal by the United Nations is an indication of the world body sees the Shia as interested in peace and a responsible group of people who can lead the world peace. - Looking at the situation in Syria, we know that the groups that are fighting there, the majority of them have been specified as being linked to al-Qaeda, to extremist groups and there is a lot being said about how the world should treat these groups because we know these groups are still getting aid to those who are fighting against the Syrian government; they are still getting financial support and military support. Even there was a controversy created when the US Secretary of State said that the United States may start talking with the Islamic Front which was also seen as affiliated with al-Qaeda. - They are working with al-Qaeda. The United States is working with these people and they cannot make up their mind whether they want to continue to work with them. John Kerry, when he became Secretary of State, said we are not going to give any heavy weapons to these people because we cannot trust them. So yes, they are going to make up their mind and I think that what happened here over the fall is that Obama has decided that the diplomacy in that war of backing those groups of extremists, the Wahabibacked extremists in Syria is going nowhere; it is not Americas interest and certainly not Israels interest. And so they took another path and that is precisely what got Prince Bandar bin Sultan upset and he wants to resurrect this war but I just do not see it going anywhere. Lets face it. Wahabism is a former extremism and it is dangerous. It is causing people to die right now in Syria. So it needs to be exposed as such and we need people of good will to turn away from that and turn toward peace.

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