"BURNING TIGRIS" TELLING ABOUT ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN OTTOMAN TURKEY TO HIT US BEST SELLER LISTOctober 10, 2003 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Peter Balakian's powerful work about the American response to the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 will reach a major milestone next week, with the debut of the "The Burning Tigris" on the New York Times Best Seller list, reported the Armenian National Committee of America. Balakian's work will be listed as #4 in the Best Seller list published in the October 19th edition of the New York Times Book Review. It is the first work on the Armenian Genocide to receive such distinction. It is currently listed among the top-50 best selling books by USA Today. 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 | 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. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. |