International
Rhode Island House supports NKR recognition
On May 17, RI state representatives passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Government to formally recognize the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the NKR Office in the United States reported.
31 Congressmen call for at least $55 million in aid to Armenia, NK
In addition to requested assistance for Armenia and Karabakh, congressmen noted needs in Georgia and the Middle East; Obama Administration previously requested about $32.5 million in aid to Armenia.
Wikileaks: Azerbaijan “terrified” by potential Armenian attack
A senior European official saw Azerbaijan's fears intensify in the years following the 2008 Russia-Georgia war, according to a confidential memo by Stratfor consultancy just released via the anti-secrecy web site.
Ohanyan tours U.S. for security consultations
Meeting heads of Pentagon and CIA on March 23, Armenia's defense minister seeks enhanced security cooperation with the United States.
France to consider fresh genocide denial legislation
Published: Wednesday March 14, 2012
France’s Constitutional Council has rejected legislation previously passed by the National Assembly and Senate, but President Sarkozy pledges to introduce another similar bill, writes Jean Eckian.
Obama requests reduced aid for Armenia, region
Published: Tuesday February 21, 2012
Fiscal Year 2012 budget request published by the Obama Administration on February 14 would allocate a total of about $36 million in economic and security aid to Armenia, pending congressional review.
Congressmen praise Armenian president during Yerevan visit
Published: Tuesday February 21, 2012
The delegation that stopped in Armenia on February 19 on its way to Afghanistan included Reps. Dreier, Marchant, Moran, Smith and Wilson.
Armenian concerns raised in Georgian president’s Washington meetings
Published: Wednesday February 08, 2012
In February 2 meeting with Georgian leader, California Democrats Reps. Howard Berman and Adam Schiff discussed the need for more U.S. economic assistance to Armenian-populated Samtskhe-Javakheti province.
Members of Congress recall anti-Armenian violence in Azerbaijan (UPDATED)
Published: Tuesday February 07, 2012
Eleven House members marked the anniversary of the Sumgait and Baku pogroms by speaking out in the U.S. Congress in condemnation of Azerbaijan's aggression and ongoing threats against Nagorno Karabakh, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
French Senate approves law on genocide denial
Published: Monday January 23, 2012
Senators voted on January 23 to approve legislation that criminalizes denial of genocides that are officially recognized by France, including the Armenian Genocide; President Nicolas Sarkozy was expected to sign the measure into law pending a review by the Constitutional Council.
ANCA, Georgian embassy discuss Javakheti development
Many thousands rally in Istanbul to remember Hrant Dink
