FAAE calls on Obama to recognize Armenian GenocideApril 18, 2011 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It has become a ‘tradition’ for the Armenian organizations to call on Barack Obama to meet his election pledge and properly recognize the Armenian Genocide, says a letter issued by the Forum of Armenian Associations in Europe. “As a senator and presidential hopeful you pledged to recognize the crime committed against the Armenian nation in 1915 as Genocide, as a result of which majority of the Armenian population in the Ottoman Empire was slaughtered,” the letter says. “We believe that justice can’t be bought or sold. We so believe that you can keep your promise and restore the authority you used to enjoy as a presidential candidate. And we are anticipating your April 24 address.” 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |