RSS feeds:
PanARMENIAN Photo:
  6 Armenians Killed in Russia in 2006November 20, 2006 - 15:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The killings of Armenians in Russia do not bear purposeful anti-Armenian nature, President of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamyan said in Yerevan. "Armenians like representatives of other nationalities are killed through xenophobia and ethno-racism reigning in Russia now. 6 Armenians were killed in Russia in 2006. The number of those killed among representatives of other nationalities is much bigger," Abrahamyan said.In his words, the UAR closely watches the developments and brings to the notion of the publics the information on the crimes against the people of Armenian origin. This year we have held about 500 events including lectures on Armenia in Russian schools and institutes as well as meetings with the government members, law enforcers and reporters," he remarked. He also said that Russia at the state level contributes to revelation of the cases of assaults through xenophobia. "President Putin pay attention to the measures for prevention and disclosing of such crimes," he resumed, reports newsarmenia.ru.  Top stories Armenian Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan will be included in the electoral list of Orinats Yerkir party. NA vice-speaker Eduard Sharmazanov RPA member Gagik Melikyan are included in CIS observer delegation. Rudik Yaralyan says through its policy line, China is trying to file pressure on Iran to secure cheap oil in future. Ruben Safrastyan further stressed the need for Armenia to continue developing ties with Iran in all possible scenarios.   |  Related sections Topic Latest news No illegal drugs found, Houston may have drowned in bathtub  Police officers who searched the room found different pill bottles but there was no evidence that the singer was drinking alcohol.Legendary Whitney Houston found dead Police Lt. Mark Rosen said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent" and that the cause of her death is being investigated.Angelina Jolie believes charity work saved her from 'shallow life' ’“They have always reminded me to just wake up in the morning and be grateful that your children are healthy,” the actress says.Weapons smuggled from Iraq to Syria for Assad opponents The price of a Kalashnikov assault rifle has risen from between $100 and $200 to between $1000 and $1500. |
