Harvard to host Armenian Genocide awareness walkApril 21, 2009 - 22:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 23, Armenians of Boston will place a picket at Harvard Square in commemoration of 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire. Activity starts at the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. Afterwards, the group will proceed to walk over to the pit behind the Harvard Square. Goal of picket is to promote public awareness of the first genocide in 20th century - the Armenian Genocide. After the program in Harvard Square, the group will walk back to the Armenian Church, Boston Armenian Students' Network reports. 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 | Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |