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ARMENIA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SHOT IN YEREVAN
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21287734
31 January 2013
A candidate in Armenia's presidential elections has been shot and
wounded in the capital Yerevan, in what officials believe was an
assassination attempt.
The officials say Paruir Airikian was taken to hospital with a gunshot
injury to his shoulder. He is reportedly in a stable condition.
Police have sealed off the area and are searching for the gunman.
Mr Airikian, a well-known dissident from the Soviet era, is one of
eight people contesting the 18 February poll.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21287734
31 January 2013
A candidate in Armenia's presidential elections has been shot and
wounded in the capital Yerevan, in what officials believe was an
assassination attempt.
The officials say Paruir Airikian was taken to hospital with a gunshot
injury to his shoulder. He is reportedly in a stable condition.
Police have sealed off the area and are searching for the gunman.
Mr Airikian, a well-known dissident from the Soviet era, is one of
eight people contesting the 18 February poll.