CLC announces Peter Balakian for next Verse Like Water eventJanuary 26, 2019 - 11:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Verse Like Water: the visiting poet program of Central Lakes College will joyfully introduce Peter Balakian for a noon reading in the Chalberg Theater, the college said oon its website. In addition to poetry, Professor Balakian has gifted the literary world with memoir, translations, and essays about arts and culture. As a young man, he inhabited a pivotal moment when he learned his grandmother had survived a Syrian death march, which was part of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Much of his life’s work has been devoted to comprehending this horror, and the fates of nearly two million Armenians. Peter’s book "Ozone Journal" earned the Pulitzer Prize in 2016. As always, this literary event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Minnesota Legacy Fund and Minnesota Public Radio. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |