Los Angeles Times Calls on Senate to Block Hoagland NominationJuly 17, 2006 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A policy editorial published today by the Los Angeles Times «Speak no evil?», the largest newspaper in the Western United States, marks a major and very public setback for the U.S. Department of State's increasingly untenable policy of complicity in Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).The editorial sharply criticizes the Bush Administration's decision to fire the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, for truthfully discussing the Armenian Genocide. Noting that half of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has already raised concerns about this matter, the editorial board calls on the panel to block the nomination of the ambassador-designate, Richard Hoagland, until he properly recognizes the Armenian Genocide. They closed their powerfully worded piece by stressing that, "the Bush administration should have the courage of its lack of conviction and explain forthrightly not just to Armenian Americans but to all Americans who believe in calling evil by its proper name why U.S. policy is being dictated by Ankara nationalists." 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |