Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Times Square NYCApril 24, 2007 - 19:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Assembly to America (ANCA), Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) and Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) organized Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Times Square in New York on Sunday. A source in New York told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter that Senators Charles Schumer and Robert Menendez, Co-chair of the Congressional Caucasus on Armenian Issues Frank Pallone, Representatives Adam Shiff and Carolyn Maloney, former Ambassador to Armenia John Evans were speakers of the event. They urged the U.S. Congress to pass the Armenian Genocide resolution and call Turkey to responsibility for the crime. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |