  Azerbaijanis in U.S. try to prevent PBS screening of documentary about Karabakh  October 21, 2010 - 12:21 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijanis in the U.S. are trying to prevent PBS from screening of a documentary about the Nagorno Karabakh. They insists that the film “distorts the conflict story.” PBS will air the award-winning “A Story of People in War and Peace” documentary on October 24. The film directed by Vardan Hovhannisyan is a portrayal of life in the trenches for Armenian soldiers and medics struggling to defend their homeland. The film screened on BBC, ARTE and other international channels, has won over 20 awards, including the FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics) prize and Best New Documentary Filmmaker Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
