May

20

USC Armenian Institute Banquet Draws Kerkorian, Deukmejian, Tutor

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UNIVERSAL CITY–The Trojan spirit rang throughout the third anniversary celebration of the University of Southern California Institute of Armenian Studies at the Universal City Hilton Sunday, where among the 700 attendees and honorees were billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, former California Governor George Deukmejian and construction mogul Ronald Tutor. Read more

May

16

Lake Van is Dying, Say Scientists

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Lake Van is Dying, Say ScientistsVAN (Combined Sources)–Scientists in Turkey have warned that Lake Van in the southeastern part of the country will disappear in the next 10-15 years if no radical measures are applied to save it. Lake Van is regarded the fifth biggest lake in Europe.
Lake Van, in the historic Armenian province of Vaspurakan, is the cradle of Armenian civilization and has been the capital of various Armenian Kingdoms throughout history. It is regarded as the fifth largest lake in Europe.
The warning came from the Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association (TURMEPA). Read more

May

8

Karekin II Urges Armenian Genocide Recognition Before Pope

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Karekin II Urges Armenian Genocide Recognition Before PopeVATICAN CITY (Combined Sources)–His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians on Wednesday spoke at the Vatican saying the whole world should recognize the crime against humanity.
“We Armenians are a people who have survived genocide, and we know well the value of love, brotherhood, friendship and a secure life,” Catholicos Karekin II said in a public address during Pope Benedict’s general audience in St Peter’s Square.
“Today, many countries of the world recognize and condemn the genocide committed against the Armenian people by Ottoman Turkey…” the head of Armenia’s Apostolic Church added, speaking in English before tens of thousands of people. Read more

May

4

ASBAREZ EXCLUSIVE: Millennium Challenge Chief Outlines Future of Program

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ASBAREZ EXCLUSIVE: Millennium Challenge Chief Outlines Future of ProgramLOS ANGELES–Millennium Challenge Corp. Chief Executive Office John Danilovich Thursday had a frank discussion with Armenian-American organizational representatives and community leaders about the current state of MCC’s activities in Armenia, in light of the post-election unrest. The meeting was organized by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
Following the meeting, Asbarez English Editor Ara Khachatourian had an exclusive interview with Danilovich, the transcript of which is presented below: Read more

May

1

Senator Obama Pledges Continued Efforts To Press Turkey To Acknowledge Armenian Genocide

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Senator Obama Pledges Continued Efforts To Press Turkey To Acknowledge Armenian GenocideWASHINGTON–Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) pledged to continue his efforts to press Turkey to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, in a strongly worded statement submitted Tuesday to the Congressional Record marking the 93rd Anniversary of this crime against humanity, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The statement by the Senator, who has been endorsed in the Democratic primaries by the ANCA, was one of 30 remarks by Senators and Representatives including those by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Joe Biden (D-DE), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) offered remarks at the April 23rd Armenian Genocide observance on Capitol Hill. Read more

Apr

17

By Learning from Mistakes Armenia Will Forge New Policies, Says Presidential Aide

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By Learning from Mistakes Armenia Will Forge New Policies, Says Presidential AideGLENDALE–Armenia’s Presidential Advisor Vigen Sargsyan Wednesday told Horizon Television, in an exclusive interview, that Armenian authorities are ready to learn lessons from recent developments in Armenia and forge new political policies.
Sargsyan is scheduled to represent Armenia’s government at a hearing Wednesday organized by the Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe–the so-called Helsinki Commission–which will address the aftermath of Armenia’s presidential elections.
During the interview with Horizon TV’s Alisa Petrossian, Sargsyan also emphasized that the lessons learned from the post-election unrest should serve as a lesson for each Armenian around the world to come together and unite behind the Republic of Armenia, since unfriendly nations–enemies–have used the unrest to threaten Armenia’s national security and hinder its image internationally. Read more

Apr

15

Foreign and Defense Ministers Appointed

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Foreign and Defense Ministers AppointedYEREVAN (Presidential News Office)–Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian issued two decrees Monday appointing Edward Nalbandian and Major General Seyran Ohanian as Foreign Minister and Defense Minister, respectively.
Edward Nalbandian was Armenia’s ambassador to France, Vatican, Israel and Andorra under the Robert Kocharian administration.
Since June, 2007, Seyran Ohanian served as Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Armed forces and was the first deputy defense minister.
Armenia’s newly formed political coalition on Friday was still in talks over the distribution of roles in the emerging Cabinet, with its newly appointed head promising the negotiations would be completed by the end of the week. Read more

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