The glaciers feeding water to Lake Van are rapidly disappearing

Representatives from 25 countries, including Czechia, Poland, Japan and the U.S. are expected to attend the summit.

"I believe that this recognition by the House of Commons must serve the greater purpose of reconciliation between the Turkish and Armenian communities," Hon. Bob Rae said.

The sides can't reach agreement on 4 out of 14-15 Madrid principles.

Bako Sahakian: final solution of the problem is impossible without Karabakh's participation in the talks.

Late last year, Congress agreed to a request from President Bush to fund a major escalation of covert operations against Iran.

The President of Cyprus also called on Turkey to make a goodwill gesture by withdrawing half of its troops stationed in the northern part of the island.