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Riot Erupts in Turkey Quake-Stricken Jail
Shots rang out from a jail in Turkey's quake-stricken Van province, and smoke billowed into the night sky after prisoners set fire to their blankets in...Read More »
Putin a Lion, Medvedev a Bear: Public Poll
Findings from a recent poll by the Russian independent, non-governmental polling and sociological research organization the Levada Center indicate...Read More »
Turkey Earthquake: Government will Accept Foreign Aid
Turkey will accept foreign aid, including from Israel, to cope with a major earthquake that has left 459 people dead, a diplomatic source ...
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European Human Rights Court Rules in Favor of Armenian Genocide Scholar Taner Akcam
"Turkey should learn that facing history and coming to terms with past human rights abuses is not a crime but a prerequisite for peace and...Read More »
Orange Armenia Responds to Complaints of Homophobic Entry in Book Contest
On Monday, a group of individuals and local NGOs issued an open letter to Orange Armenia, criticizing the company for allowing a short story...Read More »
Turkey Earthquake: Criticism for Aid Distribution, Poor Construction Amid Tremors
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Van yesterday evening followed by tremors throughout the night. According to international seismic services,...Read More »
Yerevan Teachers, Parents Protest Threats by Acting Principal
A disgraceful situation and instability reigns in Yerevan High School no. 42 named after Taras Shevchenko: even during classes...Read More »
Kim Kardashian Lands Role in New Tyler Perry Flick
Kim Kardashian has landed a role in the new Tyler Perry film "The Marriage Counselor," which is based on his play of the same name.Read More »
Opposition Representative Doesn’t Exclude Possibility of Another Nonstop Rally, Advises to Dress Warmly
Coordinator of the Armenian National Congress' (HAK) day-to-day affairs Levon Zurabyan expressed confidence that the day will come...Read More »
2-Week Old Baby Rescued After Turkey Earthquake
A 2-week-old baby girl on Tuesday was pulled alive from the rubble of an apartment building 72 hours after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake...Read More »