Oil prices rise to 9-month high amid Iraq violence

Oil prices rise to 9-month high amid Iraq violence

June 13, 2014 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
"If this conflict knocked out Iraq as an exporter, that would have significant impact on prices," said Christopher Bellew.
Armenia and Karabakh Travel Guide gets prestigious award

Armenia and Karabakh Travel Guide gets prestigious award

June 13, 2014 - 10:23 AMT  06:23 GMT
The book was recently recognized by Writer’s Digest Magazine as one of the “Best Reference Guides” published in the past year.
Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act vote set for June 18

Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act vote set for June 18

June 13, 2014 - 09:30 AMT  05:30 GMT
“Vulnerable religious minorities deserve more than just piecemeal returns of their stolen religious properties,” Ed Royce said.
“Armenians and Progressive Politics” conference due in Sept

“Armenians and Progressive Politics” conference due in Sept

June 13, 2014 - 09:23 AMT  05:23 GMT
This year, the conference is co-sponsored by Alternative Radio, which is marking its 30th anniversary, and the MIT Armenian Society.
Jihadists attack Armenian church in Iraq’s Mosul

Jihadists attack Armenian church in Iraq’s Mosul

June 13, 2014 - 09:16 AMT  05:16 GMT
Christian leaders have estimated that as much as 50 percent of the country’s Christian population lives in Baghdad.
ANCA calls on Obama to help ‘struggling people of Aleppo’

ANCA calls on Obama to help ‘struggling people of Aleppo’

June 13, 2014 - 09:03 AMT  05:03 GMT
“The Armenian American community cannot and will not accept U.S. inaction in the face of the brutal destruction of Aleppo,” the letter says.
Families of missing Malaysian jet passengers get $50,000

Families of missing Malaysian jet passengers get $50,000

June 13, 2014 - 08:54 AMT  04:54 GMT
Six Malaysian families and one Chinese family received the money, and insurers are assessing the claims of 40 more Chinese families.
Former top U.S. commander defends Iraq forces training

Former top U.S. commander defends Iraq forces training

June 13, 2014 - 08:47 AMT  04:47 GMT
"There is a continued use of the military as an element of power, as opposed to a security mechanism," Mark Hertling said.
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