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Archive for: June 30, 2007

Elif Shafak prosecuted for "insulting Turkishness" receives Freedom of Speech award

June 30, 2007 - 17:01 AMT

20:28 GMT

The Turkish Union of Publishers has issued a report which rates 2006 as the most negative year as regards freedom of speech.

Hrant Dink's family brought action against Turkish general

June 30, 2007 - 16:29 AMT

20:28 GMT

The motion came after the general recited an equivocal poem during the funeral of a Turkish soldier.

AXA published list of Genocide victims insured till 1915

June 30, 2007 - 16:18 AMT

20:28 GMT

Heirs of the Armenian Genocide victims, who find last names of their ancestors in the list, should file an application till October 1, 2007.

Russia welcomes visit of Armenian and Azeri intellectuals to Stepanakert, Yerevan and Baku

June 30, 2007 - 15:32 AMT

20:28 GMT

This visit is an important step towards creation of atmosphere of trust and more favorable situation for the conflict resolution.

Russian analyst: "Does Azerbaijan need Karabakh? No"

June 30, 2007 - 15:27 AMT

20:28 GMT

The Azeri people don't need and have never needed the territory of Nagorno Karabakh.

Los Angeles Times Managing Editor retires for "killing" a story on Armenian Genocide

June 30, 2007 - 15:12 AMT

20:28 GMT

This past April Frantz had erroneously accused reporter Mark Arax (who recently left the paper) of having a "conflict of interest" regarding reporting on the Armenian Genocide

Armenian Genocide Resolution gains 218 votes

June 30, 2007 - 15:02 AMT

20:28 GMT

Adam Schiff: our failure to acknowledge these dark chapters of history prevents us from taking more effective action against ongoing genocides, like Darfur.

Appointment of Rudolf Perina may be qualified as USA's intention to strengthen its positions in Armenia as counterbalance to Russia

June 28, 2007 - 17:12 AMT

20:28 GMT

The appointment of the new temporary chargé d'affaires for the USA in Armenia Rudolf Perina gives reason to see some things over. First of all there is an idea that the question of appointment of the Ambassador will take longer to be solved, and Perina, as a rather skillful diplomat, is needed in Armenia, moreover taking into account his large experience in conflict resolution processes.