Tag: Armenia
Armenian Americans welcome Biden’s declaration of genocide
LOS ANGELES — Armenian Americans welcomed the news Saturday that President Joe Biden formally declared the systematic killing and deportation of hundreds of thousands...
10,000 march in Armenian capital to commemorate killings
YEREVAN, Armenia — About 10,000 people held a torchlight parade in Armenia’s capital Friday to commemorate the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed in Ottoman...
Armenia beats Romania for 3rd straight WCup qualifying win
YEREVAN, Armenia — Trailing 2-1 in the 87th minute, Armenia scored twice to beat 10-man Romania 3-2 on Wednesday for its third straight win...
Germany’s 20-year unbeaten run in WC qualifying ends
Germany’s 20-year, 35-match unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers was surprisingly ended by North Macedonia on Wednesday, while England and Italy secured their third...
Armenia premier confirms he will step down to allow election
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia’s embattled prime minister on Sunday confirmed that he will step down from the post in April in order to allow...
Germany beats Romania in WCup qualifying, Iceland flounders
BUCHAREST, Romania — Germany stayed on course to qualify for next year's World Cup with ease after Serge Gnabry scored the only goal in...
Turkey: ex-police heads jailed over 2007 journalist killing
ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Friday sentenced two former police chiefs and a former military officer to life terms in prison over...
Armenia’s top court ends criminal case against ex-president
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia's high court ruled Friday that a criminal case against the nation's former president over a deadly crackdown on protesters more...
Armenian opposition supporters surround government buildings
YEREVAN, Armenia — Hundreds of opposition supporters surrounded government buildings in Armenia's capital on Saturday to push for the resignation of the country’s prime...
Armenian leader scores political point in spat with military
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia's prime minister scored a political point Tuesday in his spat with the top military brass, advancing his motion to fire...