  Kentucky brings number of states to formally recognize Armenian Genocide to 41May 5, 2008 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear issued a proclamation recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The "Bluegrass State" proclamation brings the number of states to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide to forty-one, the Armenian National Committee of America reported. The powerfully worded proclamation designated April 24, 2008, as "Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" in the state of Kentucky, noting that "recognition of the ninety-third anniversary of this genocide is paramount to guarding against the repetition of future genocides and educating people across the Commonwealth about the atrocities of these horrific events."   Top stories Across a swathe of southern Turkey, people sought temporary shelter and food in freezing winter weather. The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. The Prosecutor’s Office has released surveillance footage and said that one of the detainees in the case, Iveri Melashvili. Destinations welcomed 900m fewer international tourists in January–October when compared with the same period of 2019.   Partner news |  Related sections Topics Latest news Armenia: Deeply saddened by tragic train accident in Balasore  The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed condolences over the major rail accident involving two express trains.15 schoolkids face Gabriel Sargissian in open-air simultaneous display On June 1, Byblos Bank Armenia held a unique event for kids and school students to celebrate Children's Day.Karabakh denies Azerbaijan’s ceasefire accusations The Defense Army of Nagorno Karabakh has denied firing on Azerbaijani positions across the line of contact.Top Armenian, U.S. defense officials talk security, cooperation Suren Papikyan had a telephone conversation with Dr. Colin Kahl, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense for Policy Affairs. |
