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Daily Archives: March 29, 2012
March, 2012
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29 March
USAID to Assist Armenia’s Human Rights Defender to Be More Accessible to Public
As part of a new agreement signed between the USAID Armenia office and the Human Rights Defender's Office, the latter will improve access and services for... -
29 March
Following Defeat of Genocide Bill in France, French Armenians Pin Hopes on Sarkozy’s Opponent
"As for why Sarkozy didn't sign [the bill], I don't want to comment — he simply didn't. We already have this practice with Sarkozy, that he didn't fulfill his promise... -
29 March
More Armenians Seek Asylum in Developed Countries
The number of Armenian citizens seeking asylum in developed countries has been on the rise in the past two years, according to a UN refugee agency. -
29 March
HAK Candidate Nominated to ‘Hinder’ Me, Says Heritage Party MP
Heritage Party MP Armen Martirosyan, nominated in the no. 6 single-mandate constituency, sees the Republican Party of Armenia and Prosperous Armenia candidates.. -
29 March
Heritage Party Candidate Doesn’t Impede But Helps Electoral Race, Says Levon Zurabyan
"Armenian National Congress candidates have assumed a unilateral obligation to campaign against only ruling administration candidates." -
29 March
No Filters Placed So Far in Alaverdi Copper Smelting Plant
Alaverdi copper smelter, belonging to Vallex Group, has been operating years without any filters, thereby emitting into the atmosphere sulfuric anhydride, heavy metals and... -
29 March
Russia Defends Anti-Gay-Propaganda Law in Strasbourg
Controversial laws banning “homosexual propaganda” in several Russian regions comply with the country’s international obligations, the Foreign Affairs Ministry's... -
29 March
Eggs Without Date Stamps Found on Armenian Supermarket Shelves
The RA Ministry of Agriculture's State Food Security Service has discovered batches of eggs on supermarket shelves that have not been date labeled. -
29 March
BRICS Leaders Gather for Summit Amid Protests
Leaders of the fast-growing BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have gathered to discuss how to combine their powers better. -
29 March
Champions League: Real Madrid and Chelsea Take Giant Strides
Real Madrid and Chelsea took giant strides towards the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday as they both recorded away wins in their quarterfinal first leg matches.