AYF to host “Cycle Against Denial” bike-a-thonApril 21, 2010 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Youth Federation hosts a 14-mile bike-a-thon in San Fernando Valley to educate people about the cycle of genocide. The Armenian Youth Federation – San Fernando Valley “Sardarabad” Chapter will host its second annual “Cycle Against Denial”, which attracts over 250 community members from across California. “The bike-a-thon represents the continuous cycle of genocide,” explained Palig Demirjian, Chairperson of the Cycle Against Genocide Committee. “With the Darfur Genocide now in its eighth year, the United State needs to assert its leadership role in promoting human rights and stand strong against genocide,” she added. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |