  ANCA launches action urging Turkey to return Armenian churches July 19, 2011 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has launched a Call Today action, urging to join with citizens from across America in demanding that Turkey return stolen Armenian and other Christian churches to their rightful owners.“The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to vote on a landmark religious freedom amendment this coming Wednesday, July 20th. The amendment, similar to H.Res.306, will likely be offered as an amendment to the State Department Authorization bill, which is scheduled for consideration that day. Please call your U.S. Representative daily until July 20th and urge him/her to support this powerful religious freedom measure,” ANCA statement urged.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
