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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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ANCA-WR Congratulates Eric Garcetti

ANCA-WR Congratulates Eric Garcetti

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) and its 5 local chapters in the City of Los Angeles, ANCA Hollywood, ANCA Crescenta Valley, ANCA San Fernando Valley East, West and North congratulate Eric Garcetti on being elected as the next Mayor for the great City of Los Angeles.

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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ANCA-WR to Host Town Hall Meeting In Seattle Area

ANCA-WR to Host Town Hall Meeting In Seattle Area

True to its grassroots, the ANCA will continue its road trip around the Western United States, now with a stop in the state of Washington.

May 24th, 2013

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SpitRain VI

SpitRain VI

It has been almost three years since any person or organization won the much-coveted “SpitRain” award, but boy-oh-boy does this winner deserve it in a grand way.

May 24th, 2013

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Massis Kabob: Old World Charm in the Century City Mall

Massis Kabob: Old World Charm in the Century City Mall

After more than 30 years in business Massis Kabob has definitely perfected the art of the kabob experience in the fast food sector.

May 24th, 2013

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Walk Of Life Draws Strong Community Support And Youth Participation

Walk Of Life Draws Strong Community Support And Youth Participation

More than 500 supporters participated in Walk of Life 2013, the eighth annual walkathon of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR).

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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Australian Politician Hits Back At Turkey’s Gallipoli Ban Threat

Australian Politician Hits Back At Turkey’s Gallipoli Ban Threat

Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Marie Ficarra has condemned a statement released by the Turkish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which suggests the country will block Australian politicians from visiting Gallipoli for the centenary of ANZAC Day in 2015.

May 23rd, 2013

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Turkish-Armenian Writer Given Jail Sentence For Blasphemy

Turkish-Armenian Writer Given Jail Sentence For Blasphemy

An Istanbul court has sentenced a Turkish-Armenian author and blogger to more than a year in prison for insulting the Prophet Mohammad, local media reported on Wednesday, weeks after a similar case caused alarm among secularists.

May 23rd, 2013

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Illinois ANCA Hosts Conference on Armenian, Assyrian And Greek Genocides

Illinois ANCA Hosts Conference on Armenian, Assyrian And Greek Genocides

The largest academic conference ever held focusing on the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides concluded on Saturday, May 11, after two days of presentations by more than a dozen scholars from Armenia, Australia, England and across North America.

May 23rd, 2013

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Rep. Cardenas to be Strong Leader in Congress

Rep. Cardenas to be Strong Leader in Congress

As the sun rose and settled above North Hollywood in the San Fernando Valley on the morning of May 13, 2013 a breakfast meeting was marked by firsts. First-term Congressman Tony Cardenas, newly elected to represent California’s 29th Congressional District met with Elen Asatryan, who was enjoying her first day on the job in her new post as the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region

May 23rd, 2013

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Blazing New Trails For Armenia’s Olympic Skiing

Blazing New Trails For Armenia’s Olympic Skiing

The road to Sochi may be high and mighty but Arman Serebrakian is prepared to take his leaps and bounds.

May 23rd, 2013

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Pan-Homenetmen Games to Take Place in Armenia

Pan-Homenetmen Games to Take Place in Armenia

This year, the 9th Pan Homenetmen Games will be held in Yerevan, from July 27 to August 3. This will be the second time that the games will be held in Yerevan.

May 23rd, 2013

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