News for 11 January 2010

World news

11 January 2010 [18:56]

Iran prescribes regional cooperation for Pakistan violence

Iran's President expresses hope that Pakistan will stand up to foreign interference in its domestic affairs, saying closer cooperation among regional states can guarantee stability in the region.
11 January 2010 [18:50]

Textile exports from S.Turkey reach $2.3 bln in 2009

Textile exports from Turkey's southeast reached 2.3 billion USD in 2009.
11 January 2010 [18:20]

Saakashvili has no intention to run for president for third time

Georgia incumbent President Mikheil Saakashvili is not going to run for President for the third time, stated Koba Habazi, MP, member of the United National Movement.
11 January 2010 [18:05]

Iran, Turkey plan to set up joint industrial zone

Iran and Turkey plan to set up a joint industrial zone on their shared border, a Turkish official has announced.
11 January 2010 [17:53]

Iran's share in global exports reaches 0.59 percent

The Islamic Republic of Iran's share in total global exports reached 0.59 percent in 2009, Economist reported.
11 January 2010 [17:22]

John McCain underlines importance of democratic development in Georgia

Visiting U.S. Senator John McCain in his speech in Batumi highlighted importance of further development of democracy and human rights protection in Georgia.
11 January 2010 [17:14]

Iran's economic projects reach $313 bln

The value of Iran's economic projects increased remarkably in 2009.
11 January 2010 [16:49]

Bolivian student arrested in Turkey over drug trafficking

A foreigner was arrested at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport while attempting to import 1 kg of cocaine in his stomach.
11 January 2010 [16:26]

Swiss FM to visit Georgia

According to Nino Kalandadze, Georgia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Micheline Calmy-Rey, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland will visit Georgia on Jan. 14-15.
11 January 2010 [15:45]

Armenia confirms detention of Azerbaijani citizen

On Dec. 28, 2009 an attempt to slip across the border was registered on Armenian-Azerbaijani contact line, Armenian Defense Ministry said.
11 January 2010 [15:34]

Quake hits Iran's Hormuzgan province

Earthquakes measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted the Bandar-Khamir city in the Hormuzgan province of Iran last night, Mehr reported.
11 January 2010 [15:15]

Lamb with "human face" born in Turkey - PHOTOS

Lamb with "human face" has been born in Turkey.
11 January 2010 [14:15]

Iran's FM heads to Syria for talks

The Iranian Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, has left Tehran for Damascus on an official day-long visit to hold meetings with senior Syrian authorities.
11 January 2010 [14:06]

Adviser to Armenian PM passed away

The adviser to Armenian Prime Minister Fadei Sargsyan, 86, passed away on Jan. 10.
11 January 2010 [13:52]

Iran appoints new state spokesman

The Iranian Cabinet of Ministers appointed First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi as its Political, Social and Cultural Issues Spokesman.
11 January 2010 [13:25]

Armenia announces outcome of by-election to country's parliament

Vote count of by-elections to the Armenian parliament in the 10th district of Yerevan has ended.
11 January 2010 [12:17]

U.S. Senator holds meetings in Georgia

11 January 2010 [11:53]

Turkey, Lebanon set to remove visa requirement

Prime Minister Sa'ad al-Din al-Hariri of Lebanon arrived in Ankara on Sunday on a state visit.
11 January 2010 [11:34]

Lessons resume in Armenian schools

Lessons in Armenian schools will resume on Jan. 11.
11 January 2010 [11:14]

Iran releases Swedish diplomat, Syrian reporter

Tehran's prosecutor said in an interview on Sunday that a Swedish diplomat arrested in connection with the recent riots in the capital has been released after his identity was established.
11 January 2010 [11:06]

Georgian court to announce sentence on Mukhrovansk rebels today

The Tbilisi City Court will issue sentence on the people accused of Mukhrovansk revolt today.
11 January 2010 [10:45]

Turkey introduces major overhaul at foreign ministry

Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is restructuring itself with a draft law that contains recommendations for changes in duties and foundation of the ministry organization.
11 January 2010 [09:54]

One year passes since US-Georgia Partnership Charter was signed

One year has passed since the Georgia-US Charter on Strategic Partnership was signed.
11 January 2010 [09:45]

Iran, Iraq to settle border disputes

Iran's top diplomat in Baghdad has elaborated on the measures taken to resolve last month's misunderstanding on a disputed oil well in the south of the common border.
11 January 2010 [09:37]

Lebanon seeks electricity from Turkey

Lebanon demanded electricity energy from Turkish Electricity Trading & Contracting Company.

Politics

11 January 2010 [19:00]

PACE co-rapporteurs to visit Azerbaijan

PACE Monitoring Committee`s co-rapporteurs on Azerbaijan Andreas Herkel and Joseph Debono Grech will visit the country next month.
11 January 2010 [18:30]

Azerbaijani CEC announces final results of municipal elections

Azerbaijan Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the final results of the municipal elections in Azerbaijan.
11 January 2010 [17:09]

Azerbaijan to open diplomatic missions in ten more countries

Azerbaijan currently has 65 diplomatic missions in the different countries, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Vagif Sadigov told reporters.
11 January 2010 [15:28]

Political analyst: These events mark transition of political struggle in Iran to a very dangerous stage

Day.Az interview with Azerbaijani political analyst Rasim Agayev.
11 January 2010 [12:51]

Azerbaijani MP: This is another bluff by Armenia

Day.Az interview with member of Azerbaijani Milli Majlis (parliament) Azay Guliyev.
11 January 2010 [10:55]

Azerbaijan Central Election Commission cancels outcome of municipal vote in some municipalities

The Azerbaijan Central Election Commission has dissolved one Constituency Election Commission and chairman of another.

Business

11 January 2010 [16:19]

Iran increases gas imports from Azerbaijan

The Islamic Republic of Iran will sign a 5-year contract with Azerbaijan to import 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually.
11 January 2010 [10:32]

Georgia's energy minister: Kulevi Terminal is owned by SOCAR, it can open here anything it wants

Interview with Georgian Energy Minister Alexander Khetaguri prior to Batumi energy summit to be held on Jan. 14.

Photo Galleries

11 January 2010 [12:00]

Theaters in Baku - PHOTOS

We offer readers to enjoy photos of theaters in Baku.

Society

11 January 2010 [18:15]

Azerbaijan issues first Environmental Atlas

An Environmental Atlas has been issued in Azerbaijan for the first time, said the State Committee on Land and Cartography.
11 January 2010 [13:08]

Young Azerbaijani artists to display their works in Egypt

An exhibition of works by young Azerbaijani artists will be launched in Egypt.
11 January 2010 [12:38]

Tragedy in construction site in Baku leaves three workers dead

A tragedy has occurred in the construction site in Baku, Nasimi district police office said.
11 January 2010 [11:41]

Iranian balloon swallower dies in Azerbaijan

An Iranian citizen drug mule has died in Azerbaijan after crossing the border with illicit drugs contained in his gastrointestinal tract, local police said.
11 January 2010 [09:21]

Baku to host Turkish fashion show

Fashion lovers in Azerbaijan's capital will have an opportunity to enjoy the showcase of Turkey's leading designers late this month.

Sports

11 January 2010 [16:32]

Azerbaijan climbs to 3rd spot at world chess championship

Azerbaijan's national chess team have made it to the third place in the world championship in Bursa, Turkey, after 6 rounds.
11 January 2010 [10:07]

Azerbaijan beat Egypt in world chess championship

Azerbaijan's national chess team have defeated Egypt 3-1 in the 5th round of the world championship in Bursa, Turkey, to garner their third point.

Arts & Entertainment

11 January 2010 [12:05]

Halle Berry and beau Gabriel Aubry allowed to bypass airport security line, upsetting passengers

Canadian police said Friday that it was wrong for one of their officers to whisk Halle Berry, her model boyfriend and baby through airport security at Montreal's Trudeau airport.
11 January 2010 [11:23]

Stuart Townsend leaves 'Thor' over 'creative differences' a day before shooting begins

Stuart Townsend has departed Marvel Comics' movie adaptation of "Thor" because of creative differences, according to sources close to the production.