News for 08 March 2010

World news

08 March 2010 [19:35]

Tehran names 14 new ambassadors

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has appointed new ambassadors to foreign countries including Iraq, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, and Bosnia.
08 March 2010 [19:18]

Foreign officials offer Turkey condolonces for quake victims

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Prime Minister Yves Leterme of Belgium offered their condolences for victims of Monday morning's quake in eastern Turkey.
08 March 2010 [18:50]

TUSIAD to host Turkish-Korean business forum

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to make the closing remarks of the forum.
08 March 2010 [15:12]

Coming to Israel, Biden flags U.S. support vs Iran

The Obama administration has boosted U.S. defence ties to Israel and will close ranks with its ally against any threat from a nuclear-armed Iran, Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday ahead of a trip to Israel.
08 March 2010 [14:05]

Drivers in Turkish capital protest fee reduction

An Ankara administrative court annulled the rise in transportation fees in Ankara, to be valid as of the beginning of 2005, in a lawsuit filed by the Consumer Rights' Association.

Weird / Interesting

Politics

Business

08 March 2010 [15:30]

Azerbaijan State Caspian Sea Shipping Company expects the cost of Azerbaijani marine vessels to be lower than world level

The Azerbaijan State Caspian Sea Shipping Company expects reduction of costs in connection with refuse of purchase of vessels abroad.
08 March 2010 [14:48]

Azerbaijan develops new strategy of development of electronic payment systems

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) is going to stimulate the further development of electronic payment system of the country.

Daily Laugh

08 March 2010 [19:00]

Daily laugh: The Mistress

Photo Galleries

08 March 2010 [14:20]

Oscars 2010 - PHOTOS

08 March 2010 [13:00]

The 8th of March in Baku - PHOTOS

Society

08 March 2010 [14:30]

Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs: Azerbaijani girls are not prepared for marriage until 18

The Azerbaijani Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs has pointed out necessity to attract young girls’ attention to education.

Sports

Arts & Entertainment

08 March 2010 [14:40]

Lisa Kudrow: 'It's hard to see 'Friends' cast'

Lisa Kudrow has admitted that is difficult to stay in touch with the cast of Friends.
08 March 2010 [14:12]

Madonna with new man at Oscars 2010 Dolce & Gabanna party

Madonna goes on Hollywood party circuit with new beau Adam Senn, instead of Jesus Luz, to promote her Dolce and Gabbana ad campaign.
08 March 2010 [13:20]

Keira Knightley: 'Weight comments upset me'

Keira Knightley has admitted that comments about her weight upset her.