Archive for July 22nd, 2010

Archaeologists find new structure at Stonehenge

By Nina Chestney, Reuters

Archaeologists have discovered a wooden version of British prehistoric monument Stonehenge at the same site, the project’s leader told Reuters on Thursday. Using radar, the archaeologists found a circular ditch less than one kilometre away from the iconic stone circle, which is thought to date back to the Neolithic period 2,000 to [...]

Ousting: MP charges violation of minority rights as Armenian language reduced in Javakhk schools

By SIRANUYSH GEVORGYAN, ArmeniaNow reporter

Ahead of the new academic year, curriculum of the Armenian language at Armenian secondary schools in Javakhk, Georgia, was reduced, which, according to National Assembly deputy Shirak Torosyan, is another attempt by Georgian authorities to trigger another wave of emigration of Armenians from Javakhk, and to distort the national identity of [...]

Kosovo’s independence is legal, UN court rules

Peter Beaumont, guardian.co.uk
Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia in February 2008 did not violate international law, the international court of justice (ICJ) said today in a groundbreaking ruling that could have far-reaching implications for separatist movements around the world, as well as for Belgrade’s stalled EU membership talks.
The long-awaited ruling – which the court [...]

Armenia-Iran: Common goals, national interests

By NAIRA HAYRUMYAN, ArmeniaNow correspondent

In light of international sanctions imposed on Iran as well as speculations about a possible preemptive strike on the Islamic Republic, it is in the national interests of Armenia not to allow a war in the region. It is this interest that might explain a boost in Iranian-Armenian relations.
While a [...]

New economic stabilization programs credited

Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government.
In compliance with FY2010 State budget law, with a view to financing the first component of the Russian loan-funded economy crediting program based on RA Government Decree N717-A of June 26, 2009, the Government decided to make changes [...]

A better way to arms control

By Kim R. Holmes, The Washington Times
Supporters of the New START treaty want you to believe that 1.) All who oppose it are nuke-loving troglodytes; and 2.) Its an “all or nothing” deal, the only way to a world without nuclear weapons.
Theyre wrong on both counts. Critics of New START do not oppose all arms-control [...]

Hague Court to pronounce judgement on Kosovo issue today

The International Court of Justice in The Hague will pronounce a judgement today on legality of Kosovo independence proclaimed in 2008. Representatives of 40 countries will attend the court sitting but the resolution on legality of independence will depend on 15 countries’ judges, making reference to RBC reported Aysor.am.
Nine of the countries involved in the [...]

In Georgia February 25 Declared Day of Soviet Occupation

The Georgian Parliament declared February 25 – the day when 89 years ago Bolshevik’s Red Army took over Tbilisi – as the Day of Soviet Occupation, Civil Georgia reports.
The resolution, endorsed unanimously by the Parliament on July 21, instructs the government to organize various memorial events on every February 25 and to fly national [...]

Slip of tongue? Davutoglu uses the term ‘Kurdistan’ for Northern Iraq

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Davutoglu made an expected choice of terms as he referred to the administrative region of Northern Iraq.
According to Turkish daily Milliyet Davutoglu used the word “Kurdistan” in a condolatory letter addressed to the head of administration of the Northern Iraq Mesut Barzani on the occasion of a fire that took place [...]

Armenian Web studio launches Affordable Web Hosting Services

Massaca LLC launched new website for hosting services. www.massaca.net is now fully ready in offering web hosting and domain services to customers. Prices are substantially lower than competitors and allow anyone to start a business online or build a website for less money.
According to the company’s press-release, Massaca.Net offers different web hosting plans starting at [...]