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How Should the Diaspora React To New Turkish Overtures?

How Should the Diaspora React To New Turkish Overtures?

I have been informed by reliable sources that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is continuing his efforts to initiate a personal ‘dialog’ with the Diaspora on Armenian-Turkish issues. Earlier this month, Davutoglu met with Armenian-Americans, as follow up to the meetings he held in Washington last March.

May 22nd, 2012

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Armenians in Egypt: Dwindling Yet Resilient in a Country in Turmoil

Armenians in Egypt: Dwindling Yet Resilient in a Country in Turmoil

I just returned from a fascinating trip to Egypt. The Primate of the Armenian Church had invited me on behalf of the Diocesan Council to deliver the keynote address at the annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide

May 15th, 2012

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Lawsuit-Happy Turkish Group Loses Appeal on Armenian Genocide

Lawsuit-Happy Turkish Group Loses Appeal on Armenian Genocide

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) has been on a rampage in recent years, filing lawsuits against scholars, public officials, and civic groups who support the recognition of the Armenian Genoci

May 8th, 2012

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Why Does Obama Torture Himself And Armenians Every April 24?

Why Does Obama Torture Himself And Armenians Every April 24?

For some unknown reason, the President of the most powerful nation on earth feels compelled to put himself through a strange and unnecessary ritual every April 24.

May 1st, 2012

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Armenian-Americans Preparing Special Welcome for Aliyev in New York

Armenian-Americans Preparing Special Welcome for Aliyev in New York

How could the warmongering President of Azerbaijan be permitted to chair the UN Security Council, the august body that is supposed to promote peace and security in the world? Unfortunately, such an outrage is possible simply because it is Azerbaijan’s turn to take over the rotating chairmanship of the Security Council in the month of May.

April 25th, 2012

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Two Faces of Turkey: Veneer of Gentility Masking Ruthlessness

Two Faces of Turkey: Veneer of Gentility Masking Ruthlessness

When Turkey’s Foreign Minister met secretly with a group of Armenians in Washington last month, he wooed them with his sly smile and sugar-coated words. This was the fake facade of traditional Turkish diplomacy.

April 17th, 2012

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Turkey’s Foreign Minister In Search of ‘Soft’ Armenians

Turkey’s Foreign Minister In Search of ‘Soft’ Armenians

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey’s ‘man on the run,’ has added to his extremely busy schedule the new task of travelling around the globe trying to recruit ‘sensible’ Armenians.

April 10th, 2012

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Turks and Azeris Alarmed that Tuvalu May Recognize Artsakh

Turks and Azeris Alarmed that Tuvalu May Recognize Artsakh

March 16, 2012 was like any other day at the United Nations, when the representatives of Armenia and Tuvalu signed a joint declaration establishing diplomatic relations.

April 3rd, 2012

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State Dept.’s Disgraceful Censorship of Report Blacklisting Turkey

State Dept.’s Disgraceful Censorship of Report Blacklisting Turkey

Each passing day brings new revelations of the Obama administration’s shameful schemes to cover up Turkish misconduct.

March 27th, 2012

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Armenian Patriarchate’s Bold Move To Sue the Turkish Government

Armenian Patriarchate’s Bold Move To Sue the Turkish Government

We must commend Acting Patriarch Aram Ateshian and the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul for making the bold move of suing the Turkish government for the return of historically significant Armenian properties.

March 20th, 2012

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Clinton Should Resign for Making Offensive Remarks on Armenian Genocide

Clinton Should Resign for Making Offensive Remarks on Armenian Genocide

How many times can Secretary of State Hillary Clinton break her pledge and make insulting remarks on the Armenian Genocide before she is called a liar and forced to resign?

March 13th, 2012

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Constitutional Council’s Scandalous Rejection of French Genocide Bill

Constitutional Council’s Scandalous Rejection of French Genocide Bill

Armenians in France and throughout the world reacted with utter indignation against the Constitutional Council’s scandalous decision rejecting the Genocide denial bill.

March 6th, 2012

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How to Counter Appeals Court’s Ruling Against Insurance Claims

How to Counter Appeals Court’s Ruling Against Insurance Claims

The federal Court of Appeals issued a shocking decision last week. In a unanimous ruling, it struck down a California law that had allowed heirs of Armenian Genocide victims to sue life insurance companies for unpaid claims.

February 28th, 2012

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Egemen Bagis: Turkey’s Minister of Genocide Denial

Egemen Bagis: Turkey’s Minister of Genocide Denial

Even though all Turkish government officials routinely deny the Armenian Genocide, one particular minister has turned denial into a full-time job.

February 21st, 2012

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