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First Vice Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament addresses US Congress: “The so-called “Armenian genocide” is not your job, it is a historic issue”
“They pressure on Turkey instead of Armenia today. US Congress Committee included the so-called “Armenian genocide” resolution into its agenda.
12.02.10
Al Qaeda militants attacking Azerbaijani pilgrims in Karbala detained
Al Qaeda militants, who attacked Azerbaijani pilgrims in Karbala, were detained, Al-Ittihad newspaper reported quoting Iraqi police, APA reports.
11.02.10
It will snow in Azerbaijan again
The weather will be cloudy, sometimes with precipitation it is forecasted sleet, snow in Baku and Absheron peninsula on February 11.
11.02.10
Azerbaijanis meet Serzh Sargsyan with protest action in London
Within the framework of his visit to Great Britain, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan delivered a speech at the Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs.
11.02.10 Members of local Azerbaijani Diaspora protested in front of the institute, APA reports citing Armenia today portal. They chanted “Release Azerbaijani lands!”, “Justice for Khojaly” while Sargsyan was approaching the building.
Turkish Diaspora in USA: Bill on “Armenian Genocide” is a cash cow for some lawmakers and for Armenian Diaspora
“Every year the US Congress and Senate try introducing resolutions on the so called Armenian Genocide.
11.02.10 I don’t think HR 252 (bill about recognition of “genocide”) will pass. Because this is a cash cow for some lawmakers and for Armenian Diaspora” - told in an interview with APA’s Washington correspondent Karahan Mete, one of the leaders of Turkish Diaspora in USA.
In response to those congressmen, who are preparing to discuss the HR 252 next month at US Congress, Mr. Mete mentioned that, this is not first time US lawmaker pressing an “unethical, immoral, undemocratic law or resolution”:
“US lawmakers are passing or attempt to pass an alleged Armenian genocide resolution are violating international law”.
Yanukovych Calls on Timoshenko to Resign as Ukrainian Premier
11.02.10 Viktor Yanukovych, who won Ukraine’s presidential election on Feb. 7, called on his opponent, Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko, to step down as premier and allow him to form a Cabinet as soon as possible, APA reports quoting Business Week magazine.
“I officially ask the Prime Minister to resign and move into opposition,” Yanukovych said. “Another political crisis is not needed for the country.”
He urged the current ruling coalition to dissolve so he can start talks on forming a new majority in the parliament, according to an address published today on his Web site.
“The new cabinet has to audit Ukraine’s financial and economic situation and work out the state budget as soon as possible,” said Yanukovych. “It also needs to address our creditors, our neighbors and economically developed countries to ask for financial help to combat the economic crisis.”
Štefan Füle appointed EU Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement
Czech diplomat Štefan Füle was appointed as the new European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement.
10.02.10
Azerbaijanis meet Serzh Sargsyan with protest action in London
Within the framework of his visit to Great Britain, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan delivered a speech at the Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs.
10.02.10
Weather to grow colder in Azerbaijan
The weather will be unstable from the middle of the week till the weekend.
10.02.10
Serzh Sargsyan: “The Armenian parliament will ratify the Zurich protocols only after the Turkish parliament does”
“The Armenian parliament will ratify the Zurich protocols only after the Turkish parliament does,” Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said, APA reports quoting ITAR-TASS.
10.02.10
Visa requirement between Azerbaijan and Israel may be cancelled
Within the framework of his visit to Azerbaijan, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman spoke about some details of the meeting with his counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.
10.02.10
UEFA official site shows Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic as Turkey’s territory
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan was shown as Turkey’s territory on the official site of UEFA, Milliyet reported.
8.02.10
