Islamic TV channel launched in RussiaFebruary 14, 2011 - 09:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first Islamic TV channel is test-launched in Russia. The need for such a channel was voiced in 2009 by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who said that theologists should explain the grounds of Islam on a proper level. The project is estimated at $1,5-4 million to be financed by Muslim communities in Russia, according to Gazeta.ru. Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |