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Elton John to Introduce Armenian Genocide Film ‘The Promise’ at Oscars...
The Elton John AIDS Foundation to Host Special Viewing/Awareness/Fundraising Venture at its 25th Oscar-Night Party HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 25th annual Academy Awards...
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Nerses Nalbandian’s Legacy Honored in Watertown Tribute Concert
WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—Hundreds packed into the Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Theatre for the Arts in Watertown on Feb. 19 to take in the sold-out tribute concert “The Emperor, the Nalbandians and the...
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Azerbaijan Continues to Fire at Artsakh Positions
Artsakh Ministry of Defense Refutes Azerbaijani Claims of an Infiltration Attempt STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire regime on the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Line of...
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Poem: The Nightingale of Avarair
By Father Ghevond Alishan Translated by Alice Stone Blackwell Grigor Khanjyan, Battle of Vardanank, 1995-1998, tempera, 580 x 670 cm WHENCE dost thou come, O moon, so calmly and softly; Spreading...
View ArticleArmenian Serviceman Gor Khudinyan Killed on Artsakh LoC
At Least One Azerbaijani Soldier Killed as Armenian Forces Counter Azerbaijani Offensive STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)— Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Defense Army contract serviceman Gor Khudinyan (b. 1991)...
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Azerbaijani Forces Target Talish in Latest Ceasefire Violation
STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Azerbaijani Armed Forces continued to violate the ceasefire in the northern direction of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Line of Contact (LoC) on the morning of Feb. 24,...
View ArticleJob Opportunity: Executive Director – Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Inc.
The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Inc. is seeking a new Executive Director. The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to function within a not for profit, with entities in 27 different...
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Archbishop Ateshian to Step Down as Vicar General, Patriarchate to Elect...
ETCHMIADZIN, Armenia—The Vicar General of the Istanbul Patriarchate Archbishop Aram Ateshian will step down after a decision that was reached at a meeting between the Archbishop, the head of the...
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Artsakh Forces Quell Largest Azerbaijani Attack Since Last April
Artsakh Defense Ministry Reports Several Azerbaijani Casualties, No Armenian Servicemen Killed STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Azerbaijani forces made two major offensive attempts early on Feb. 25, in what...
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Protests Agaisnt Azerbaijani Aggression Take Place in New York and Washington
Sumgait-Kirovabad-Baku Massacres Commemorated as Aliyev Launches Latest Attacks on Artsakh NEW YORK/WASHINGTON—Armenian Americans protested escalating Azerbaijani aggression against the Republic of...
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Vardanyan Criticizes Republican Party Candidate for Beating an ARF Supporter
YEREVAN (A.W.)— Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Parliamentary Faction secretary Aghvan Vardanyan has sharply criticized Member of Armenia’s Parliament and Republican Party of Armenia’s (RPA)...
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Azerbaijan Confirms Soldier Deaths, Retrieves Bodies from Neutral Zone
STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—On Feb. 27, the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) and Azerbaijani Defense Ministries both confirmed that Azerbaijani forces had retrieved the five bodies of Azerbaijani servicemen...
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New EU-Armenia Deal Reached in Brussels
BRUSSELS, Belgium (A.W.)—On Feb. 27, the European Union (EU) and Armenia finalized a new agreement, which seeks to deepen political and economic ties between the two. “I am very pleased to announce...
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Azerbaijan Fires Anti-Tank Guided Missile on Armenian Positions
Artsakh Defense Ministry Says There are no Armenian Casualties STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Azerbaijani armed forces fired a SPIKE anti-tank guided missile in the southeastern (Martuni) direction of the...
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Elections in Armenia Explained: New Rules, New Voting, New Powers
Special for the Armenian Weekly On April 2, Armenia will go to the polls to elect a new National Assembly (Parliament). A man casting his ballot in the 2012 Armenian Parliamentary elections (Photo:...
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2017 AYF Olympics: ‘Oor eh? Hos eh!”
2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter, to Take Place in Downtown Milwaukee That’s right! This year’s Armenian Youth Federation (AYF)...
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The 2017 AYF-YOARF National Athletic Tournament Takes Place in the City of...
The re-branded 2017 AYF-YOARF (Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the ARF) National Athletic Tournament (NATs) was hosted by the Philadelphia “Sebouh” chapter on Feb. 17-20. The North...
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Rep. Adam Schiff Commemorates 29th Anniversary of Sumgait Pogrom
WASHINGTON—On March 1, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a statement commemorating the Sumgait Pogrom. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the massacres of Armenians that took place on Feb....
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Paylan Appeals to European Court as Turkish Constitutional Court Rejects His...
ANKARA, Turkey—Armenian Member of Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan has decided to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after the Turkish Constitutional Court rejected his appeal to...
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Artsakh Defense Ministry Denies Azerbaijani Claims of Destroyed Headquarters
Azerbaijan Continues to Violate the Ceasefire STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)— The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry’s reports that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces destroyed an Artsakh Army headquarters in the...
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