Armenian soldier killed in Aleppo clashes: mediaMarch 21, 2016 - 11:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Armenian soldier was killed in Syria's Aleppo Province on Sunday, March 20, Arevelk cited relevant sources as saying. The soldier, Gevork Mkrtchyan was lethally wounded in battles between the Syrian government troops and the Islamic State group in the city of Sheikh Najjar. Earlier on March 18, terrorist groups bombed the Armenian region of Nor Kyugh in Aleppo’s Bostan al-Pasha district. An Armenian civilian, Nuard Furunchian- Asaturian, aged 61, was killed in the attacks, while several others were wounded. The first major truce in Syria's five-year civil war came into effect on February 26. The truce does not include either the Islamic State group or al-Qaeda's branch in Syria, known as the Nusra Front. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |