  Collection of signatures calling on Obama to recognize Armenian GenocideMarch 28, 2009 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Miasin internet community and Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia have launched collection of signatures to call on U.S. President Barack Obama and Congress to recognize the Armenian Genocide."Armenian people were watching your historical election campaign with enthusiasm. We are confident that you will remain the man of your word and will name the crime against our people Genocide in your April 24 statement. We, the heirs of those who survived the Genocide, call on you to properly recognize this crime against humanity," the statement says.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
