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18 August 2009 [08:33]

Russia finds missing Arctic Sea cargo ship

Russia says it has found a missing cargo vessel near the Cape Verde islands and retrieved its Russian crew, BBC reported.
17 August 2009 [15:37]

First Azerbaijani expedition reaches Uhuru peak of Mount Kilimanjaro

The first Azerbaijani expedition has set off for Mount Kilimanjaro.
17 August 2009 [15:01]

Int'l music festival & contest of pionists in Azerbaijan's Gabala region (PHOTO SESSION)

The International Musical Festival and Contest of Pianists started in Gabala region of Azerbaijan With support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
17 August 2009 [13:59]

Muslim Magomayev's memory revered in Baku (PHOTO SESSION)

Today marks the birthday of Muslim Magomayev, People's Artist of USSR and one of the most beloved singers of the former Soviet Union.
17 August 2009 [13:19]

A number of facts about Azerbaijani history rigged on exhibition in Washington

A number of facts about Azerbaijani history were rigged in an exhibition "The Tsar and East gifts from Turkey and Iran in the Moscow, Kremlin" in Washington DC at the Smithsonian Institution.
17 August 2009 [12:58]

Azerbaijani seaman on board of Turkish vessel on Indian coast hospitalized

Azerbaijani embassy in India everyday contacts the Azerbaijanis on board the Turkish vessel detained in India, political attaché of Azerbaijani embassy in India Habib Mammadov said.
17 August 2009 [12:14]

Charms of Baku at night pictures (PHOTO SESSION)

We offer our readers enjoy the urban landscape of Baku at night pictures.
17 August 2009 [11:24]

First Azerbaijani expedition sets off for Mount Kilimanjaro

The first Azerbaijani expedition has set off for Mount Kilimanjaro.
17 August 2009 [10:14]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

On August 16-17, the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani troops.
17 August 2009 [08:21]

Interior ministry of Pakistan commented on reports about arrest of Azerbaijanis in Pakistan suspected of links with Al-Qaeda

The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has not received information about arrest of 11 Azerbaijanis suspected of links with Al-Qaeda in Pishavar province, Ministry's Joint Secretary Raashid Mazari said.
15 August 2009 [11:18]

Michael Jackson's book of poems to be published

The first new book entitled 'Official Michael Jackson Opus' about Michael Jackson sanctioned by his estate will be published Dec. 7, and it promises to be as razzle-dazzling as the late pop icon himself.
15 August 2009 [10:27]

Armenia Armed Forces break ceasefire

15 August 2009 [10:16]

World's oldest schoolboy dies aged 90

A farmer celebrated in Kenya as the world's oldest school pupil has died in the east African country aged 90, local media said Friday.
15 August 2009 [09:36]

Lost Russian-manned ship found

A Russian-manned cargo ship that vanished in the Atlantic last month has been found near Cape Verde, the French Defense Ministry said Friday.
14 August 2009 [17:41]

Mine blasts in western Azerbaijan

A mine blasted in the Fizuli region of Azerbaijan.
14 August 2009 [14:39]

Red Crescent Organization collects information about persons missing in Karabakh war

The representatives of the Red Crescent Organization visit the families of the persons, who went missing during Karabakh war, and collect information about them, Aghdam office of the Red Crescent Organization said.
14 August 2009 [13:36]

Ecuador president under swine flu observation

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa was under medical observation after it was confirmed that one of his ministers and two people on his security team contracted swine flu, officials said.
14 August 2009 [12:14]

Azerbaijani ombudswoman meets new head of UNICEF representation

Azerbaijan`s human rights commissioner Elmira Suleymanova met Mark Hereward, new head of UNICEF representation in Azerbaijan.
14 August 2009 [11:58]

Azerbaijani MPs to attend BSEC PA meeting

The joint meeting of the economy and culture committee of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Parliamentary Assembly (BSEC PA) will take place in Salonika on September 15-16.
14 August 2009 [11:24]

Baku-Tumen railway stops operating due to explosion threat

Trains routing through Tumen-Baku and Baku-Tumen will resume operating soon.
14 August 2009 [09:29]

Azerbaijani parliament designs bill to combat domestic violence

Following Azerbaijan’s joining the appeal against domestic violence in the world and in Europe, the country has taken major steps against human rights violations.
13 August 2009 [17:39]

Mother of MIchael Jackson's youngest son disclosed

The surrogate mother of Michael Jackson's youngest son is a Mexican nurse.
13 August 2009 [16:58]

No military hazing in Azerbaijani army: defense ministry

“In fact, currently there is no military hazing in Azerbaijani army,” Azerbaijani Defense Ministry spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Eldar Sabiroglu said.
13 August 2009 [16:31]

Azerbaijani embassy in India: Azerbaijani seamen on arrested vessel can return home

“All Azerbaijanis on board of the Turkish vessel on the Indian coast can leave it any time and return home,” attache for political issues at Azerbaijani embassy in India Habib Mammadov said.
13 August 2009 [16:04]

Azerbaijani foreig ministry gives instructions to embassies in Turkey, India

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has charged embassies in Turkey and India with clarifying situation concerning the arrest of Turkish vessel on the Indian coast with five Azerbaijanis on board, the ministry said in a statement.
13 August 2009 [14:31]

Azerbaijan’s Plague Center commented on situation with swine flu in country

“Currently, the situation with the swine in the country is stabile,” Plague Center Deputy Director Rakif Abdullayev said.
13 August 2009 [13:55]

Cow gives birth to calf with two heads in Belgium (PHOTO)

Jean-Baptiste Collard, a Belgian farmer, got the shock of a lifetime when one of his cows gave birth to a calf with two heads, telegraph.co.uk reported.
13 August 2009 [12:54]

Contamination of Kura, Aras Rivers exceeds norm

Georgia and Armenia keep on contaminating Azerbaijani transboundary rivers.
13 August 2009 [12:37]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation promotes use of IT by disabled

Heydar Aliyev Foundation, together with the Azerbaijani Communications and IT Ministry and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is implementing next stage of the project aimed to promote use of IT by disabled people.
13 August 2009 [11:51]

Korean young people to hold meetings in Azerbaijan

Koran youth delegation will be on visit to Azerbaijan from August 12 to 22.
13 August 2009 [10:14]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceacefire

13 August 2009 [09:29]

Football match between Azerbaijani, German national teams - Photo session

Match of selection tournament of 2010 World Championship between Azerbaijan and Germany national football teams ended with the score 0:2 in favor of the German national team.
13 August 2009 [09:18]

World population projected to reach 7 billion in 2011

The world's population is forecast to hit 7 billion in 2011, the vast majority of its growth coming in developing and, in many cases, the poorest nations, a report released Wednesday said.
13 August 2009 [08:21]

Germany defeats Azerbaijan in World Football Championship qualifier

Match of selection tournament of 2010 World Championship between Azerbaijan and Germany national football teams ended with the score 0:2 in favor of the German national team.
12 August 2009 [16:32]

Azerbaijan’s embassy in India verifies reports about arrest of vessel with Azerbaijanis on board

“Azerbaijan’s embassy in India does not have any information about Turkish vessel arrested on the Indian coast,” Azerbaijani ambassador to India Tamerlan Garayev said commenting on reports about arrest of Turkish vessel with 5 Azerbaijanis on board on the Indian coast.
12 August 2009 [16:17]

UN provides $115 million in food assistance to Azerbaijan over 15 years

The UN has provided $115 million in food assistance to Azerbaijan over 15 years, head of the UN World Food Program representative office Fuad Huseynov said at a meting with a Azerbaijani children from families of internally displaced persons.
12 August 2009 [15:54]

Vessel with Azerbaijanis on board arrested on Indian coast

A vessel owned by Turkish ECE A Tanker Grup has been arrested on the Indian coast.
12 August 2009 [15:10]

Caucasus Muslims Office head blames officials for demolition of mosques

Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO) Chairman Sheik-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade says officials are to be blamed for demolition of illegally built mosques.
12 August 2009 [14:53]

Friday prayer to be performed in all Azerbaijani mosques

From now on Friday prayers will be performed in all mosques in Azerbaijan.
12 August 2009 [13:29]

Amendments injected to regulations of Caucasus Muslims Office

The regulations of Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO) was changed due to the amendments and additions made to the Law on Freedom of Religion.
12 August 2009 [12:37]

Caucasus Muslims Office concerned with illegal use of "Halal" brand

A number of food products branded "Halal" ["allowed for believers"] are sold without permission of the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO), the office said.
12 August 2009 [11:51]

Azerbaijan achieved great success in religious sphere: official

Azerbaijan guarantees full freedom of religious confession, State Committee for Work with Religious Associations chairman Hidayat Orujov said at the 12th meeting of the Caucasus Muslims Office.
12 August 2009 [11:04]

Azerbaijan's youth ministry welcomes activities of Azerbaijani youth abroad

Azerbaijani Ministry of Youth and Sports welcomes activities of Azerbaijani youth abroad.
12 August 2009 [08:39]

Costa Rican president has swine flu

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias was infected with influenza A/H1N1, Legislative Assembly President Francisco Antonio Pacheco confirmed on Tuesday.
11 August 2009 [16:24]

Caucasus Muslims Office to convene tomorrow

The Caucasus Muslims Office will hold 12th meeting on August 12, Caucasus Muslims office Head Haji Allahshukur Pashazade said.
11 August 2009 [16:09]

Germany's national team at a news conference in Baku - Photosession

Germany's national team gave a news conference in Baku.
11 August 2009 [13:25]

Rehabilitation camp for children with diabetes organized in southern Azerbaijan

Rest camp for psycho-social rehabilitation of children with diabetes has been organized in southern Lankaran region of Azerbaijan with support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
11 August 2009 [12:59]

Azerbaijan will host int’l music festival with support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation

International Music Festival and Piano Competition will be held in Gabala region of Azerbaijan with the support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
11 August 2009 [11:57]

Teachers to be admitted to job via Internet in Azerbaijan: education minister

Secondary schools teachers will be admitted to job via Internet in Azerbaijan starting from 2009/2010 academic year.
11 August 2009 [09:32]

Photos of Michael Jackson's grave already available

Michael Jackson was reportedly laid to rest last week, six weeks after he died of a suspected cardiac arrest in his Los Angeles home.
10 August 2009 [15:21]

Azerbaijan to attend CIS cultural cooperation council meeting

A delegation led by Azerbaijan’s Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev will attend 24th meeting of the Cultural Cooperation Council of the CIS member states.
10 August 2009 [14:08]

Michael Jackson finally laid to rest

'King of Pop' Michael Jackson has finally been laid to rest without any grand ceremony.
10 August 2009 [10:46]

Typhoon in Japan leaves 12 dead

A typhoon slammed into Japan's west coast on Monday, bringing heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides and left at least 12 people dead and another 10 reported missing.
10 August 2009 [10:27]

Unstabile weather causes power outage in southern Azerbaijan

Strong winds and rain that began in southern Azerbaijan on August 9 caused power outage and cut-off in communication.
08 August 2009 [12:02]

Swine flu death cases reach 1,500

Official WHO figures record 1,550 deaths from swine flu worldwide and more than 200,000 confirmed cases, Russia's consumer watchdog said on Friday.
08 August 2009 [11:26]

Michael Jackson's burial place decided

Pop icon Michael Jackson is finally set to be laid to rest, more than six weeks after he passed away.
08 August 2009 [08:55]

Georgia confirms one more swine flu case

The 13-th case of swine flu was confirmed in Georgia.
07 August 2009 [17:57]

Baku Islam University branches to close down

“The branches of Baku Islam University in country's regions will stop functioning."
07 August 2009 [13:55]

Azerbaijan’s public organization organizes friendship camp of Turkish, Azerbaijani youth

Azerbaijan’s "Ireli" public organization and Youth and Sports Ministry will organize Friendship Camp of Turkish and Azerbaijani youth in Lankaran, the organization said.
07 August 2009 [13:28]

Azerbaijani president congratulates Garabagh club coach

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Garabagh football club of Aghdam, AFFA’s Information and Public Affairs Department said.
07 August 2009 [10:59]

Armenian diaspora in UAE is dead: head of Azerbaijani diaspora organization

Head of Azerbaijani diaspora organization in the United Aram Emirates Samir Iman spoke in an interview with Day.Az.
07 August 2009 [09:17]

117 people were on board of ferry capsized on Pacific Ocean

More than 60 people, mainly women and children, are now feared to have drowned after a ferry capsized near the Pacific Island state of Tonga.
07 August 2009 [08:49]

Iran bans Ramadan umra pilgrimage as swine flu spreads

Iran has banned Iranians from performing the umra pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramadan to slow spread of swine flu in the country, a health ministry official said on Thursday.
07 August 2009 [08:32]

Azerbaijan’s Garabagh football team gets into next stage of European League

Azerbaijan’s Garabagh football team won over Finland’s Honka at a match of the third qualifying round of the European League and got into the next round.
06 August 2009 [17:44]

Romanian guests visit Azerbaijan's Heydar Aliyev Foundation

“We will always support the friendly people of Azerbaijan”, said Mayor of Bucharest`s Sector 2 Neculai Ontanu after he visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
06 August 2009 [17:36]

Council of Europe implements ecological program in Azerbaijan

The Council of Europe (CoE) together with the Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry is implementing a program on the protection of natural habitat in the country, the organization said.
06 August 2009 [15:19]

Azerbaijani wrestler becomes world champion (Photosession)

Azerbaijani wrestler Orkhan Ahmadov became gold-winner of the World Wrestling Championship in Turkey.
06 August 2009 [14:16]

Iran sets record for number of simultanmeously hung prisoners

Iran has conducted one of the largest mass executions in its post-revolution history when 24 convicted drug traffickers were hanged in a prison west of Tehran.