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ANCA Welcomes Swedish Parliament’s Recognition of Genocides
[caption id="attachment_6541" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="On March 11, the Swedish parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide."][/caption]WASHINGTON—Over strident opposition from the Turkish Government, the Swedish Parliament, today, adopted a resolution recognizing the murder and annihilation of the Armenian, Assyrian/Syriac/Chaldean and Pontic Greek populations by the Ottoman Turkish Government as “genocide,” reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).“Twice in just one week, we have seen legislative bodies—the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the United States and the full Parliament in Sweden—take a strong stand against Turkey’s threats against an honest affirmation of the Armenian Genocide,” said ANCA executive director Aram Hamparian. “We congratulate ...
Gregorian Brothers Follow in Military Dad’s Footsteps
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—For Felix Gregorian, nothing could make him prouder than having two sons attend the most prestigious military academies in the land.[caption id="attachment_6498" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Gregorian brothers"][/caption]Not even two service tours overseas with the United States Army in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was immersed into a hotbed of hostility.Say what you want about sibling rivalries, but when Dro got accepted into the Naval Academy at Annapolis, his brother Greg wasn't to be denied. On came his acceptance three years later to the Military Academy at West Point.Add it up and it represents nearly $400,000 in full scholarship grants, ...
MIT to Host ‘America’s Response to the Genocide’ Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (A.W.)—On Sat., March 13, the Faculty of History, the Center for International Studies, the Office of Religious Affairs, and the Program on Human Rights and Justice at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will present “America’s Response to the Armenian Genocide: From Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama.” All sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Building 10, Room 250 on the MIT campus. The sessions are free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, email bedross@mit.edu. The schedule is below.[caption id="attachment_6503" align="alignleft" width="194" caption="The poster of the conference"][/caption]***Opening Remarks 10 a.m. Bedross Der ...
The New Phase for Sibel Edmonds and the ‘Boiling Frogs Post’
In October 2009, I launched Boiling Frogs Post with one purpose in mind: to establish a venue for investigative articles, analyses, and interviews on issues largely blacked out by the media. After four months of a successful trial phase this venue is now ready to enter its next stage, and for that it needs your support.[caption id="attachment_6423" align="alignleft" width="223" caption="From Edmonds's Blog"][/caption]Those of you who know me or are familiar with my case know my frequently delivered statements on pursuing all channels for revealing the truth. I have fought for and lived by those statements to date, and I intend ...
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Déjà Vu? Turkey Recalls Ambassador to Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (A.W.)—Turkey recalled its ambassador to Sweden for consultations following the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Swedish Parliament. According to Ankara, the vote was “based
upon major errors and without foundation.”
Prime Minister Erdogan canceled his trip to Stockholm
In reaction to the vote, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan canceled his visit to Stockholm [...]
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Sassounian to Speak at Times Square Commemoration
NEW YORK—Harut Sassounian, the publisher of the California Courier newspaper, will speak at the 95th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on Sun., April 25 from 2-4 p.m. in Times Square, New York.
Harut Sassounian
A seasoned writer whose weekly editorials appear widely in both Armenian and non-Armenian media, Sassounian also authored the book The Armenian Genocide: The [...]
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Apigian-Kessel: Suzy Arakelian Awarded for 50 Years of Service to ARS
Suzy Arakelian’s lovely eyes may have been dimmed by the passing years, but oh how they lit up when representatives of the Metro-Detroit area Armenian Relief Society (ARS) recently awarded the devoted octogenarian her 50-year service pin and certificate.
Says daughter Rosemarie Arakelian, “Mom was surprised and pleased when the ladies from the ARS came to [...]
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The New Phase for Sibel Edmonds and the ‘Boiling Frogs Post’
In October 2009, I launched Boiling Frogs Post with one purpose in mind: to establish a venue for investigative articles, analyses, and interviews on issues largely blacked out by the media. After four months of a successful trial phase this venue is now ready to enter its next stage, and for that it needs your [...]
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