  Armenian Genocide Monument May Be Erected in Las VegasOctober 18, 2006 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish associations in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday protested the mayor's allocation of land for the construction of a monument commemorating victims of the Armenian Genocide. The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), an organization that coordinates Turkish associations in Las Vegas, sent a letter of protest to Mayor Oscar Goodman, in which they stated that such a monument would distort historical truths and could only be described as a "lynching" monument. ATAA head Vural Cengiz asserted that there is no evidence proving that Turks committed genocide against Armenians. He urged Goodman to withdraw his approval, reports The New Anatolian  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.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. |
