Germany ‘Stands Behind’ Resolution on Armenian Genocide
BERLIN (AP)—Germany’s Parliament is set to use the term genocide in a resolution marking the slaughter of Armenians by Ottoman Turks 100 years ago, and the government said today that it “stands behind”...
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Ara Caprielian Lived the Golden Armenian Life
NEW YORK—Dr. Ara Caprielian didn’t have to mine for gold in the hills and streams of California to discover his richness. He was born with it! Dr. Ara Caprielian Those who knew him would tend to agree....
View ArticleTurkey PM Offers Condolences, Denies Genocide
Hamparian: ‘Prime Minister Davutoglu’s fake apology today grants no recognition, accepts no responsibility, expresses no regret, and offers no reparations.’ ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Turkey’s Prime...
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Senators Introduce Centennial Resolution, Cite Pope’s Sermon
Senators Menendez, Kirk, Boxer, and Gardner Seek Improved Armenian-Turkish Relations Based on Ankara’s ‘Full-Acknowledgment’ of this Crime WASHINGTON—On the heels of Pope Francis’ historic statement...
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PEN World Voices Festival to Commemorate Writers Killed in Genocide
NEW YORK—For the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the PEN/World Voices Festival will host an evening titled, “Armenian Genocide: A Dark Paradigm,” to commemorate the 82 Armenian writers...
View ArticleAustria Recognizes Armenian Genocide
VIENNA (A.W.)—The Austrian Parliament drafted a statement on April 21 condemning the Armenian Genocide and calling on Turkey to face its past. According to sources, all six factions of parliament came...
View ArticleObama Not to Recognize Armenian Genocide
White House Briefs Armenian-American Leaders about President’s Decision to Exclude ‘Armenian Genocide’ from his April 24 Centennial Statement WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff Denis...
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‘Orphans of the Genocide’ to Be Shown on National Satellite TV on April 23
“Orphans of the Genocide,” an award-winning documentary film by Bared Maronian will be shown on national satellite feed on April 23. The film will be aired on channel 375 on Direct TV, and on channel...
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Austria Adopts Genocide Declaration, Urges Turkey to Confront Past
BRUSSELS, Belgium—The Austrian Parliament adopted a declaration recognizing the Armenian Genocide, acknowledging the responsibility of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, at the time an ally of the Ottoman...
View ArticleHelsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Armenian Genocide Denial
Watch the Webcast Live WASHINGTON—The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, will hold an unprecedented Congressional hearing on the costs and...
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Clark: We Must Recognize Facts to Learn from History
By Katherine Clark The following op-ed is penned by Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA-5): The 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide marks a grave time in our world history. How we recognize the...
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Armenian Genocide Commemorations to be Held in Ankara
18 groups in Turkey co-sponsor event featuring multiple voices from Diaspora ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—A series of Armenian Genocide commemorations will be held in Ankara on April 24-25 featuring writers,...
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Armenian Genocide Centennial Marked on Capitol Hill
Senators and Representative Participate in Solemn Remembrance WASHINGTON— Members of Congress joined with Armenian Americans from throughout the U.S. at the Capitol Hill observance of the Armenian...
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Scores Converge in Armenia for Centennial Commemoration
Weekly Interviews Visitors from around the World YEREVAN (A.W.)—As the world prepares to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Yerevan seems to be the place for Armenians and...
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ARF Central Committee Issues Message to Obama
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern United States Central Committee issued the following message to President Barack Obama on the eve of the annual White House statement on April 24: “If you...
View ArticleGermany Bears Responsibility for Armenian Genocide, Says President
By Deborah Cole BERLIN (AFP)—Germany condemns the massacre a century ago of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman forces as a “genocide,” President Joachim Gauck said Thursday, adding that Germany bore...
View ArticleObama Statement Misguided Attempt to Appease Ankara
Below is President Barack Obama’s April 24 “Armenian Remembrance Day” statement, which the Armenian Weekly received from the White House Press Office. Commenting on the statement, Armenian National...
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ARS Issues Statement on Armenian Genocide Centennial
The Armenian Relief Society Central Executive Board issued the following statement on the eve of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. In spite of the devastation and the destruction of the daily...
View ArticleAGCCA Issues Statement on Obama’s April 24 Address
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America (AGCCA) issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s April 24 address: We are deeply disappointed President Obama has chosen to break...
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Kaligian: Denial, Reparations, and Armenia’s Security
Below is the text of a speech delivered by Dr. Dikran M. Kaligian, chairman of the Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts, at the Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration in Boston’s...
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