SYSTEM OF A DOWN TO GIVE CONCERT ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 90TH ANNIVERSARY DAYMarch 9, 2005 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Famous American rock band System of a Down will give a concert titled «Souls - 2005» devoted to the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. KROQ-FM Los-Angeles has initiated the concert. This is already the third concert of the group and the whole of its takings will be given to organizations, including the Armenian National Committee of America, which struggle against genocide in any country of the world. «It is very important for people to know about the crime denied by Turkey, the US State Department and Government,» group soloist Serj Tankian noted, adding that if the Armenian Genocide had been qualified as a crime against humanity in its time, it would have been possible to avoid the Jewish Holocaust. 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. |