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Nalbandian Meets Members of Congress

Nalbandian Meets Members of Congress

During his visit to the US, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had a meeting members of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues headed by Co-Chairs Frank Pallone and Michael Grimm.

June 5th, 2013

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Syunik Governor ‘Not Involved’ In Shooting, Police Claims

Syunik Governor ‘Not Involved’ In Shooting, Police Claims

A senior Armenian law-enforcement official insisted on Wednesday that a regional governor notorious for violent conduct was not personally involved in a shootout outside his house that left one person dead and sparked calls for his prosecution.

June 5th, 2013

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Kerry Meets Armenian, Azeri Foreign Ministers

Kerry Meets Armenian, Azeri Foreign Ministers

Secretary of State John Kerry held separate meetings Tuesday with foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan Eduard Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov at the State Department

June 4th, 2013

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Syunik Governor’s Son, Bodyguard Charged With Murder

Syunik Governor’s Son, Bodyguard Charged With Murder

The son and a bodyguard of Suren Khachatrian were remanded in pre-trial custody on Tuesday on charges of murdering a man outside the home of the controversial governor of Armenia’s Syunik province.

June 4th, 2013

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Russia Stations Advanced Missiles in Armenia

Russia Stations Advanced Missiles in Armenia

Russia has deployed in Armenia state-of-the-art ballistic missiles capable of striking targets more than 400 kilometers away, according to a source in the Armenian Defense Ministry.

June 3rd, 2013

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Brutal Murder Forces ‘Temporary’ Resignation of Syunik Governor

Brutal Murder Forces ‘Temporary’ Resignation of Syunik Governor

A shootout Sunday night outside the home of the Provincial Governor left one person dead and another, an Artsakh Army commander, wounded, forcing the controversial governor to announce his “temporary” resignation, reported hetq.am.

June 3rd, 2013

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US Geological Survey Completes Armenia Shale Gas Resources Study

US Geological Survey Completes Armenia Shale Gas Resources Study

U.S. Geological Survey representatives have completed study of Armenia’s shale gas resources, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern said in response to a question from the ArmInfo new agency.

June 3rd, 2013

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Louisiana State Senate Recognizes Karabakh Independence

Louisiana State Senate Recognizes Karabakh Independence

The Louisiana State Senate adopted a resolution, yesterday, saluting the Nagorno Karabakh Republic’s independence and urging the U.S. President and Congress to support the self-determination and democratic independence of this developing democratic state, reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Eastern Region

May 31st, 2013

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Vartenis-Mardakert Highway to Shorten Travel to Karabakh

Vartenis-Mardakert Highway to Shorten Travel to Karabakh

The funds to be collected during the upcoming Armenia Fund Telethon will be allocated toward the construction of the Vartenis (Armenia)-Martakert (Karabakh) highway.

May 30th, 2013

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Prince Charles Greeted by Protesters in Armenia

Prince Charles Greeted by Protesters in Armenia

Environmental protection groups in Armenia staged a protest outside the Madenataran Tuesday, as Charles, the Price of Wales, who is on his first visit to Armenia toured the repository of ancient manuscripts.

May 29th, 2013

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‘Artsakh Will One Day be Recognized,’ Says French Lawmaker

‘Artsakh Will One Day be Recognized,’ Says French Lawmaker

Artsakh will one day garner international recognition, said French lawmaker and chairman of the France Artsakh Friendship Group Francois Rochebloine, who was visiting the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic along with two of his parliamentary colleagues Tuesday.

May 29th, 2013

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Prince Charles to Visit Armenia on May 28

Prince Charles to Visit Armenia on May 28

Charles, the Prince of Wales, will pay a private visit to Armenia May 28-30 at the invitation of the “Yerevan, My Love” charity foundation.

May 24th, 2013

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Co-Chairmen Mediating New Armenian-Azeri Summit

Co-Chairmen Mediating New Armenian-Azeri Summit

Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding “intensive” discussions to try to arrange a fresh meeting of their presidents on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, international mediators said in Yerevan on Friday.

May 24th, 2013

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Military Vows Firings Over Deadly Shooting

Military Vows Firings Over Deadly Shooting

Several army officers are currently under investigation and will be sacked in connection with the latest non-combat death of an Armenian soldier, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

May 23rd, 2013

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