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Cyprus Criminalizes Denial of Armenian Genocide
NICOSIA, Cyprus (A.W.)—The Cypriot Parliament passed a resolution today making the denial of the Armenian Genocide a crime, reported Cyprus Mail. The Cypriot Parliament passed a resolution today making...
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Remembering Susan Wealthy Orvis
A Missionary Who Saved 3,000 Orphans during the Genocide By Kamo Mailyan and Wendy Elliott Special for the Armenian Weekly “We’re very proud of my great aunt Susan,” said Nancy Moore of Toronto. “She...
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U.S. Senators Call on Obama to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
Bipartisan Letter Presses President to Take a Principled Stand WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators—acting on a bipartisan basis—are calling upon President Barack Obama, to reaffirm the Armenian Genocide, this...
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Tankian, Dolmayan Hold Press Conference on Genocide Centennial
Join Akcam, Schiff, and Hamparian in Call for Justice “Genocide is a disease that continues until today,” System of a Down’s Serj Tankian told reporters on April 1. “As Armenian-Americans and as band...
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Armenian Genocide Commemoration to Take Place in Diyarbakir
DIYARBAKIR (A.W.)—An Armenian Genocide commemoration event will take place in Diyarbakir on April 24. The commemoration will be held at the Surp Giragos Armenian Church. The Surp Giragos Church in...
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‘Oh Mother, Sweet and Tender, Where Art Thou?’
Special for the Armenian Weekly This article is dedicated to the memory of Kourken Magarian. Magarian was one of the 110 Georgetown Boys—orphans of the Armenian Genocide that were brought to...
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Sayat Nova Dancers Gear Up for 30th Anniversary
BOSTON, Mass.—At a time when the Armenian world is commemorating the Genocide Centennial, the Sayat Nova Dance Company of Greater Boston is relentlessly preparing for an anniversary of its own. And...
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Discovering Zabelle
Special for the Armenian Weekly “Thus they shall hear and see the Beauties of nature, and imprint the spirit of the times, not only for the advancement of the present, but for the benefit of...
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Armenian Night at the Pops to Feature Violinist Sammy Andonian
The Friends of Armenian Culture Society will present the 64th annual “Armenian Night at the Pops” on Fri., June 5, at 8 p.m. at Boston’s Symphony Hall. The evening will feature the young violinist...
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‘Renewal and Remembrance’: A Centennial Concert in Philadelphia
By Harout Aghajanian Maroush Paneyan-Nigon (soprano), Barig Nalbantian (soprano), and Vartan Gabrielian (Bass-baritone) To commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Hamazkayin Armenian...
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Book Review: ‘Orhan’s Inheritance’
Special for the Armenian Weekly ‘Sometimes we have to be like a riverbank, twisting and turning along with the earth, withstanding swells and currents. Enduring.’ Book review: Orhan’s Inheritance By...
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Events Commemorating Genocide Centennial Begin in Providence
Additional Events Scheduled throughout the Month of April PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The first of several special events in Rhode Island to be held during the month of April in commemoration of the Centennial...
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Colorado Announces Genocide Centennial Events
World Premiere of ‘I AM ALIVE’ Musical and Unveiling of Colorado State Capitol ‘Khatchkar’ DENVER, Colo.—Armenians of Colorado, Inc. (AOC), in cooperation with local and national organizations,...
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Rhode Island Community Stunned by Accidental Death of 9-Year-Old
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Ani Emdjian lived well beyond her nine and a half years. Nine-year-old Ani Emdjian reflected upon the goodness in life. A third-grade student at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, she...
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Kardashians Meet with Armenian Prime Minister
Pledge to Continue Struggle for Armenian Genocide Recognition Kardashians meet with Armenian Prime Minister (photo: gov.am) YEREVAN (A.W.)— On April 9, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, as well as two other...
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Not Just Another Conference: Reflections on ‘Responsibility 2015’
Special for the Armenian Weekly By now, Armenian Weekly readers are likely aware of “Responsibility 2015,” a large-scale conference organized by the ARF on the occasion of the Genocide Centennial. Held...
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Pope Holds Centennial Mass, Condemns Genocide Denial (Video)
Pope Francis held Solemn Mass for the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide today, during which he remembered “the first genocide of the twentieth century,” spoke about the consequences of forgetting and...
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Turkey Summons Vatican Envoy after Pope Says ‘Genocide’
Turkey has summoned Vatican’s Ambassador in Ankara after Pope Francis used the word “genocide” to describe the atrocities committed against the Armenians a century ago, a senior official has told...
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ANCA Statement on Pope Reaffirmation of Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian offered the following comment regarding Pope Francis’ statement reaffirming the Armenian Genocide, made...
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ANCA: Pope Statement Sets Stage for Obama Recognition of Genocide
WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian underscored the Armenian American community’s long-standing call on President Barack Obama to honor his pledge...
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