Armenia Ratifies Russian Gas Deal Despite Protests

The Armenian government has ratified a controversial natural gas agreement with Russia, despite widespread protests by the opposition.Ruling party lawmakers approved the ratification in a vote Monday which was boycotted by members of the country's opposition factions. Hundreds gathered outside parliament in Yerevan to protest the deal.Under the agreement, the Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom will gain full control of Armenia's natural gas distribution company ArmRosgazprom....

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