CLC announces Peter Balakian for next Verse Like Water eventJanuary 26, 2019 - 11:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Verse Like Water: the visiting poet program of Central Lakes College will joyfully introduce Peter Balakian for a noon reading in the Chalberg Theater, the college said oon its website. In addition to poetry, Professor Balakian has gifted the literary world with memoir, translations, and essays about arts and culture. As a young man, he inhabited a pivotal moment when he learned his grandmother had survived a Syrian death march, which was part of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Much of his life’s work has been devoted to comprehending this horror, and the fates of nearly two million Armenians. Peter’s book "Ozone Journal" earned the Pulitzer Prize in 2016. As always, this literary event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Minnesota Legacy Fund and Minnesota Public Radio. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |