U.S. Congressman Cicilline urges Turkish PM to acknowledge Genocide

U.S. Congressman Cicilline urges Turkish PM to acknowledge Genocide

May 17, 2013 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
David N. Cicilline: there is no doubt that this heinous assault on the Armenian people constituted the first genocide of the 20th century.
Resolution on Genocide introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

Resolution on Genocide introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

May 17, 2013 - 09:18 AMT  05:18 GMT
“With each passing day, we lose a few more of the dwindling number of survivors,” Rep. Adam Schiff said.
Ex-wife says billionaire Kirk Kerkorian “being held hostage”

Ex-wife says billionaire Kirk Kerkorian “being held hostage”

May 16, 2013 - 21:31 AMT  17:31 GMT
Lisa Kerkorian says that Kirk hasn't been seen in public since June 2012 not even to occupy his regular lunch table at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Mining industry developing in Artsakh

Mining industry developing in Artsakh

May 16, 2013 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
Artsakh President visited Tondirget gold mine and stressed the importance of the mining industry plant for Kashatagh province.
Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet in Krakow

Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet in Krakow

May 16, 2013 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
A meeting between Edward Nalbandian and Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mammadyarov will be held on the sidelines of the event.
NSW Government officially recognizes Assyrian genocide

NSW Government officially recognizes Assyrian genocide

May 16, 2013 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
For years local Assyrian, Armenian and Hellenic organizations campaigned to have genocides acknowledged by government.
Arthur Grigoryan appointed first assistant to NKR President

Arthur Grigoryan appointed first assistant to NKR President

May 16, 2013 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
According to another presidential decree Lilit Petrosyan was appointed assistant to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic President.
Artsakh President signs several laws

Artsakh President signs several laws

May 16, 2013 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
Laws “On Language”, on making an amendment to law “On Organizing and Conducting Inspections in NKR” were signed.
Australian politician speaks on Western Armenia visit

Australian politician speaks on Western Armenia visit

May 16, 2013 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
“My visit to western Armenia was the most interesting study tour I have undertaken in my life,” Walt Secord said.
Attorney Mark Geragos speaks at Watertown event

Attorney Mark Geragos speaks at Watertown event

May 15, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
During the question and answer period, he suggested a few ideas for creating awareness of Armenians and issues of importance.
Illustrator Talleen Hacikyan’s exhibit to open at ALMA

Illustrator Talleen Hacikyan’s exhibit to open at ALMA

May 15, 2013 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
The exhibit will Talleen Hacikyan’s feature prints and illustrations, including monotype, woodcut, and linocut printing.
Armenia’s rep to OSCE: Azerbaijan must refrain from bellicose statements

Armenia’s rep to OSCE: Azerbaijan must refrain from bellicose statements

May 15, 2013 - 15:12 AMT  11:12 GMT
Arman Kirakosyan urged Azerbaijan to accept suggestions of Minsk Group to achieve a breakthrough in Karabakh settlement.
Armenian Church of Greater Boston hosts CNN analyst Peter Bergen

Armenian Church of Greater Boston hosts CNN analyst Peter Bergen

May 15, 2013 - 14:51 AMT  10:51 GMT
Bergen began by recounting his 1997 meeting with Bin Laden in Afghanistan after a long process of negotiations.
Foreign Minister briefs French officials on Armenia’s foreign policy

Foreign Minister briefs French officials on Armenia’s foreign policy

May 15, 2013 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
Edward Nalbandian visited the French Senate to meet the president of the Senate's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Jean-Louis Carrere.
Armenian architect Kevork Özkaragöz building bridges between religions

Armenian architect Kevork Özkaragöz building bridges between religions

May 15, 2013 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Özkaragöz, who has designed many religious monuments, refers to the opinions of the religious communities when developing his projects.
Armenia to assume CoE Ministers Committee chairmanship May 16

Armenia to assume CoE Ministers Committee chairmanship May 16

May 15, 2013 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will travel to Strasbourg on May 15-16 to attend the Council of Europe foreign ministers summit.