Smithsonian Folklife Fest Brings Armenian culture to life: DC Military

Smithsonian Folklife Fest Brings Armenian culture to life: DC Military

May 24, 2018 - 14:07 AMT  10:07 GMT
In its 51st year, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival runs June 27-July 1 and July 4-8 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
U.S. State Secretary vows to review Armenian Genocide recognition

U.S. State Secretary vows to review Armenian Genocide recognition

May 24, 2018 - 13:46 AMT  09:46 GMT
Sherman suggested that the Department of State be neutral as Congress takes up the issue of remembering the Armenian Genocide.
U.S. strikes on Syrian army posts in Deir ez-Zor reportedly kills 12 troops

U.S. strikes on Syrian army posts in Deir ez-Zor reportedly kills 12 troops

May 24, 2018 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
Shortly after the alleged airstrikes, the Syrian military stated there were no casualties, but this could have changed overnight.
Singapore is now home to Asia's first Armenian museum

Singapore is now home to Asia's first Armenian museum

May 24, 2018 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
The Armenian community is opening a museum - the first in Asia - in Singapore to celebrate its presense in the southeastern Asian nation
Flags of Armenia and Yerevan sent to ISS for a space trip

Flags of Armenia and Yerevan sent to ISS for a space trip

May 24, 2018 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
Grachya Pogosyan undertook the symbolic move of sending the flags of Armenia and Yerevan to a space trip.
Syrian military launches powerful missile attack in northern Hama

Syrian military launches powerful missile attack in northern Hama

May 24, 2018 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
According to a military source in Hama, the missile barrage was launched in response to Jaysh Al-Izza’s shelling of Mhardeh.
Chief of Armenian army’s General Staff relieved of duties

Chief of Armenian army’s General Staff relieved of duties

May 24, 2018 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
According to the PM, the decision was made by mutual agreement, while a new chief will be introduced to the Armed Forces on Friday.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says there is no old and new Armenia for him

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says there is no old and new Armenia for him

May 24, 2018 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
“Every time I come to Armenia, I recharge my energy, regain strength and start the new season,” the playmaker said.
Knesset approves motion on Armenian Genocide recognition vote

Knesset approves motion on Armenian Genocide recognition vote

May 24, 2018 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
Similar motions have been put to the vote in the past, but the government always asked the coalition to vote against them.
Islamic Jihad threatens Israel if Gaza violence doesn’t stop: reports

Islamic Jihad threatens Israel if Gaza violence doesn’t stop: reports

May 24, 2018 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
Daoud Shihab said that recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza are a sign of the Tel Aviv regime’s “defeat, failure and helplessness."
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