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Armenia’s Former Ambassador to Russia Ready to Fight for Peaceful Co-Existence in Karabakh
"I've always been a proponent of public diplomacy in the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. Today culture can do much in this issue...Read More »
Opposition Most Active in 2011, But Public Still Left with Unanswered Questions: Opinion
In terms of political activity in 2011, it was the Armenian National Congress (HAK) that got our attention, reflected in terms of both... Read More »
Azerbaijani Author’s New Novel ‘Sari Gelin’ Again Takes Aim at Taboos
Alekper Aliyev is also the author of controversial novel Artush and Zaur, which tells the love story of two boys, one Armenian, the other, Azeri...Read More »
Serena Williams’ Unsuccessful Attempt to Replicate Roger Federer Famous Trick Shot (VIDEOS)
Athletes are still haunted by the famous "William Tell" trick shot by Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, who pulled off the stunt during a...Read More »
Several Historic, Cultural Monuments Destroyed by Idjevan Resident
An unidentified person broke the right hand of the historically and culturally significant "Awakening" monument erected in an... Read More »
Facebook Launches Suicide Prevention Tool
Friends are able to report suicidal behavior by clicking a report option next to any piece of content on the site and choosing...Read More »
Woman Who Attempted Suicide at Armenia Ombudsman’s Office has Cancer
Gyumri resident Anahit Vardanyan, who on Tuesday afternoon attempted suicide at the RA Human Rights Defender's Office, is...Read More »
Turkey Must End Religious Discrimination: US Congress Approves Resolution
The US House of Representatives on Dec. 13 adopted a landmark religious freedom measure, H. Res. 306, which calls on Turkey to... Read More »
Gang of Kidnappers of Armenian Descent Sentenced in Moscow
A Moscow court has sentenced to various terms of imprisonment members of a gang (some of Armenian descent) involved in...Read More »
Akhuryan Police were Disgraced, Says Investigator in Prisoner Suicide Case
The Dec. 10 suicide of Gyumri resident Gor Manukyan at Akhuryan Police Department is unusual in that it took place under the...Read More »