Rafael Arutyunyan to become U.S. citizenJuly 20, 2019 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of UFC’s best mixed martial arts fighters and a coach to champion ice skaters will be among the thousands of immigrants to become U.S. citizens at the Los Angeles Convention Center next week. Anderson Silva and Rafael Arutyunyan will be sworn in Tuesday, July 23 as new U.S. citizens, along with nearly 6,300 fellow immigrants. Silva, a native of Brazil, has been called the greatest mixed martial artist ever by UFC President Dana White and UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The 44-year-old had the longest title reign as UFC Middleweight Champion and set a record for 16 consecutive victories between 2006 and 2013. He has also begun making his mark in Hollywood with appearances on “NCIS: Los Angeles” and as a judge on “World’s Best,” both of which air on CBS. Armenian-born Arutyunyan has coached several world champion ice skaters over his 40-year career, including Sasha Cohen, Michelle Kwan and Adam Rippon. Armenia, China, El Salvador, Guatemala, Indian, Iran, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea and Vietnam are the top 10 countries represented by this newest influx of American citizens. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |