News for 23 January 2010

World news

23 January 2010 [16:55]

Iranian parliament's bill may downgrade ties with UK

An Iranian lawmaker says the Parliament (Majlis) has settled on limiting relations with Britain, rather than a full severance of ties as advocated in a bill last week.
23 January 2010 [16:48]

Turkey's concerns conveyed to US Clinton over Armenia court ruling

Davutoglu expressed Turkey's concerns about Armenian Constitutional Court's reasoned verdict to Clinton over the phone.
23 January 2010 [16:24]

OSCE official: Armenia 1.2-percent economic is modest, but real figure

"1.2 per cent economic growth in Armenia is modest, but a real figure, although it is difficult to say, will it be reached or exceeded," head of the OSCE Yerevan office Sergey Kapinos said.
23 January 2010 [16:03]

Georgia holds telethon to help children of Haiti

A charity concert with participation of opera stars like Marcelo Alvares, Amborgio Maestri and others was held in Tbilisi on Jan. 22.
23 January 2010 [15:43]

Turkey's Erdogan calls British PM over several issues

Erdogan spoke with his British counterpart Gordon Brown on Friday, officials said.
23 January 2010 [15:07]

Georgia ready to provide Hague Tribunal with materials on 5-day war

The Ministry of Justice of Georgia stated that it is ready to supply investigators of the Hague Tribunal with all the necessary materials, the ministry's spokesperson Khatuna Iosava said.
23 January 2010 [15:00]

Central Bank chief to represent Turkey at Davos

Turkish Central Bank Gov. Durmuş Yılmaz will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, while the country’s top politicians opt to stay away.
23 January 2010 [14:56]

France seeks tougher UN action against Iran

While Iran is still awaiting for the West's response to a proposed deal for nuclear swap, France urges the UN to adopt "strong measures" against Iran to solve the nuclear row through talks.
23 January 2010 [14:44]

Turkish, Austrian state TVs sign deal

Turkish and Austrian state TV channels signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding on cooperation.
23 January 2010 [14:17]

Armenian FM: Armenia-Russia collaboration enhanced in 2009

Collaboration between Armenia and Russia strengthened in 2009, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said.
23 January 2010 [14:05]

Romania says supports Georgia's territorial integrity

Romania supports territorial integrity of Georgia, said Ambassados of Romania to Georgia Dan Mihai Barliba during his meeting with Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze.
23 January 2010 [11:22]

Turkish plane makes emergency landing in North Greece over bomb threat

A passenger plane travelling from Germany to Turkey made an emergency landing in Greek after the pilot received a bomb threat, Greek officials said.
23 January 2010 [10:44]

Cleric says Iran nuclear case important 'test'

A senior Iranian cleric has warned against enemy plots and called on countries that claim to seek the establishment of ties with Iran to remain vigilant.
23 January 2010 [10:36]

Turkish frigate to set sail for Gulf of Aden in Feb

A Turkish frigate will set sail for the Gulf of Aden in February, the General Staff said on Friday.
23 January 2010 [10:20]

Armenian FM: Armenia promoted partnership with US in 2009

In 2009, Armenia expanded and strengthened partnership with the US, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said.
23 January 2010 [10:00]

Russian FM: We will recognize Georgia's territorial integrity without Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Russia will recognize territorial integrity of Georgia without Abkhazia and the so called South Ossetia.
23 January 2010 [09:57]

Russia warns against new Iran sanctions

Russia on Friday joined China in calling for more diplomacy on Iran, warning against imposing fresh sanctions against the country's nuclear energy section for delays over a fuel exchange deal.
23 January 2010 [09:45]

Turkey's PM Erdogan says not to bow to "dirty games"

Erdogan said, "we will not bow to this dirty games, dirty relations, these illegal attempt", in a first response from the govt over new alleged coup plot.

Weird / Interesting

23 January 2010 [10:13]

15,400 Hindu Lovers Unite in Holy Matrimony

Although marriage isn’t as popular nowadays as it used to be, there still remain billions of lovers worldwide who desire nothing more than to get hitched to their beau.

Politics

23 January 2010 [11:30]

Azerbaijan’s president receives BP executive vice president

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received BP Executive Vice President Andy Inglis on Jan. 22.
23 January 2010 [10:28]

Russian Olympic Commitee chief: Development of cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Russia will be beneficial for us

“Development of cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Russia will be beneficial for us,” honored president of the Russian Olympic Committee Vitali Smirnov said.
23 January 2010 [10:05]

Azerbaijani president receives participants of first Azerbaijan-Russia forum on humanitarian cooperation

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Friday participants of the first Azerbaijan-Russia forum on humanitarian cooperation.

Business

23 January 2010 [14:50]

Azerbaijan restores gas supply to Russia after pipeline leak repairs

Azerbaijan has restored gas supplies to Russia after a trunk gas pipeline was shut down for a gas leak on Friday, resulting in supply disruptions to local regions and Russia.

Photo Galleries

23 January 2010 [19:00]

NASA: Showing the unbelievable - PHOTOS

Society

23 January 2010 [14:25]

Meeting of NGO section held as part of Azerbaijan-Russia forum

A meeting of NGO section took place as part of the First Azerbaijan-Russia Forum on humanitarian cooperation on Jan. 22.

Arts & Entertainment

23 January 2010 [16:32]

Judge to Polanski: Get Back Here and Then We'll Talk

Roman Polanski's going to have to give up his Europen vacation if he wants his kid-sex case to go away.
23 January 2010 [16:09]

Lucy Liu to direct film about human trafficking

Lucy Liu is heading to India to make a film about human trafficking.
23 January 2010 [14:33]

Smiling Britney Spears attends court hearing

An upbeat Britney Spears went to court Friday with her father for a hearing in her ongoing conservatorship case.