18:16 09/02/2010 » Politics

Clinton’s meeting with representatives of Armenian organizations canceled

US Secretary of the State Hillary Clinton’s meeting with the representatives of the Armenian lobby organizations scheduled for today has been canceled due to the bad weather conditions in Washington caused by heavy snow, Armenian Weekly reported citing the US State Department. Note that the State Secretary had initiated to hold a consultation with the Armenian organizations over the Armenian-Turkish protocols. Armenian Assembly of America, All-Armenian Charity Union, Eastern ...

17:40 09/02/2010 » Sport

Sergey Movsisian and “Baden-Baden” lead German championship

Chess club "Baden-Baden" where Armenian GM Sergei Movsesian plays, currently is leading the German Bundesliga Championship scoring 18 points out of 18 after 9 rounds. Armenian Chess Federation reported 6 rounds are left before the end of the tournament.

16:59 09/02/2010 » Politics

Armenia, Syria hold political consultations

On February 9 the Foreign Minister of Syria, Walid Muallem, received the delegation chaired by Arman Kirakosyan, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia. During the meeting the parties discussed a broad range of issues related to Armenian-Syrian bilateral relations in political, trade-economic, scientific-educational and cultural spheres, Armenian MFA reported. The Foreign Minister of Syria highlighted that the reciprocal high-level visits give new quality to the mutually beneficial ...

15:49 09/02/2010 » Society

Public Council continues discussions on TV broadcasting standards

The Armenian Public Council continues discussions on TV broadcasting standards. The Council Chairman Vazgen Manukyan, Hayk Demoyan, Hovik Musayelyan and Khosrov Harutyunyan are due to meet with students and lecturers in Yerevan State University Wednesday, Public Council informed Panorama.am. Article 24 of the "Armenian Law on TV and Radio" envisages the draft on establishing broadcasting standards. The latter presupposes establishment and applying of standards for ...

15:04 09/02/2010 » Politics

Oppositional deputy says West disappointed in Azerbaijan

“I don’t think that Karabakh issue will become a major military conflict this year though many have claimed about it,” head of “Heritage” fraction Stepan Safaryan told at news conference. He doesn’t completely reject that but says it may become issue of top priority if it’s necessary to resume military activities against Iran. “Only in this case I may believe that military activities will resume,” Safaryan said underscoring that different ...

14:14 09/02/2010 » Politics

US Congressman opposing Armenian Genocide Resolution dies at 77

Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.), the chairman of the powerful subcommittee that controls Pentagon spending of the House of the Representatives died at 77 at Virginia Hospital Center from complications of gallbladder surgery. Turkish Zaman recalls that the Democrat always led attacks against the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the US Congress. For example, Murtha called a press conference and urged the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not to put the resolution to vote at the House of ...

13:44 09/02/2010 » Politics

CNN Turk: CE Secretary General says normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties may last 5-10 years

Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland held out hope for the normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties, CNN Turk reported as CE SG told the media. “The process may need time but the very first step is done,” Jagland said at his visit to Ankara. It’s worth reminding that Turkey is going to assume the presidency of CE in November. Jagland said he had serious expectations particularly its regional role. The European official hailed Turkey’s efforts to set ...

13:33 09/02/2010 » Sport

Arthur Abraham: I am thrilled to return to America

The undefeated 29-year-old boxer Arthur Abraham boarded a plane to Los Angeles late last week. Coach Ulli Wegner is moving training camp to Palm Springs where Abraham will clash with Andre Dirrell in the second round of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on March 6. The fight takes place at the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. “I am thrilled to return to America,” King Arthur said.“If you want to become a true superstar, you have to ...

13:20 09/02/2010 » Society

'Take a book - give a book' in Vienna

A "take a book – give a book cupboard" (Offener Bücherschrank) art installation has opened in Vienna, according to foreign media reports. The installation by artist Frank Gassner, located on the crossing of Zieglergasse and Westbahnstraße, features around 200 books. Gassner said everyone interested in a book can take it for free, while at the same time everyone is invited to make donations. Gassner said the "open book cupboard" will be present ...

13:09 09/02/2010 » Society

Earthquake hits Armenian region of Shirak

2.7-magnitude earthquake hit the residence 16km east of Ashotsk, Shirak region, Armenia this night at about 03:03 am local time. According to the seismic protection center, the strength of the earthquake in the epicenter measured 3-4 magnitude.