  LA Armenians against RA President’s visit to U.S.? August 23, 2011 - 12:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A stir aroused in the Armenian community of Los Angeles after seeing media reports suggesting that the LA Armenians launched collection of signatures to prevent RA President Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to the United States. It was reported that the presenter of Varaguyr (Curtain) TV show told Haykakan Zhamanak newspaper that the document with the collected signatures will be handed over to the U.S. Department of State and other governmental institutions to take action. Meanwhile, in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, California Courier publisher Harut Sassounian said he never heard of the initiative. President Sargsyan is expected to visit the U.S. in the near future.   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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
