Iranian government blocks access to London Olympics websiteApril 9, 2012 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian government has blocked the access to the official website of London Olympic Games. According to Kabir News, users trying to visit London2012.com will be redirected to Peyvandha.ir which is the official page run by Iranian government to confirm the blockade. The web page publishes news about the latest events of London 2012 Olympic Games and it doesn’t have any “immoral” or “political” news stories or images which infringe the Islamic rules, Kabir News says, adding that majority of Iranian users condemned the blockade. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |