US State Department Deputy Spokesman Calls Massacre of Armenians in 1915 GenocideMarch 2, 2006 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US State Department Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli characterized the massacre of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey. When answering on a question on the US Administration stance over the Armenian Genocide in the light of the fact that PBS planed to provide a one-hour documentary, titled "The Armenian Genocide" and produced by Andrew Goldberg, to its nationwide affiliates on April 17th, followed by a panel discussion, which would feature outspoken genocide deniers, A. Ereli said, «I think you know our stance on the genocide issue, which was very clear. You can turn to previous public statements on the subject.»As reported before, the PBS decided not to air the discussion, during which the Armenian Genocide is denied. However, the airing of the film is not canceled. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) was successful in preventing airing both the film and the discussion in Los-Angeles, where most of the Armenian community live. The PBS was planning to organize a round table discussion with participation of two Genocide deniers Justin McCarthy and Omer Turan. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |