News for 15 June 2010

World news

15 June 2010 [12:53]

Turkey: Unilateral committee can not probe Israeli terrorism

Turkish government spokesman said on Monday that Turkey would not be satisfied with unilateral committee of Israel that would investigate the attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
15 June 2010 [09:45]

U.S. archeologists find ruins of four ancient castles in Turkey

A group of American archeologists found ruins of four ancient castles dated back to the 2nd century B.C. in western Turkey.

Weird / Interesting

15 June 2010 [11:11]

Turkish woman becomes soldier in U.S. Army

A Turkish woman who joined the United States Army after moving to America said despite its hardships, at the end of her workday she is as free as any other woman, daily Milliyet reported Monday.

Politics

15 June 2010 [11:27]

Azerbaijani MP: Day of National Salvation is of great importance for Azerbaijani people

"Day of National Salvation is of great importance for the Azerbaijani people,” member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (Parliament) Malahat Ibrahimgizi said.
15 June 2010 [10:50]

Foreign Policy: U.S. should show respect towards Azerbaijan due to merits of this country

Famous American 'Foreign Policy' magazine, which comes out every two months, has published an article about U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ recent visit to Azerbaijan in its latest issue.
15 June 2010 [09:00]

Azerbaijan marks National Salvation Day

Today Azerbaijan marks the National Salvation Day.

Society

15 June 2010 [12:25]

Azerbaijani schoolers to sit through centralized final exams tomorrow

Azerbaijan Education Ministry will hold centralized final exams for pupils of 11th grades in Baku and Sumgait cities on June 16.
15 June 2010 [11:40]

Beach season officially opened in Azerbaijan

Beach season is officially launched in Azerbaijan starting June 15.
15 June 2010 [10:33]

USAID implements 'Healthy Food' project in Azerbaijan

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAİD) has launched 'Healthy Food' project in Azerbaijan, presentation of which held in the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan.
15 June 2010 [09:30]

Military supplies found in the Azerbaijan Railways facility

Military Supplies were found in a facility under the Azerbaijan Railways.
15 June 2010 [09:15]

Large quantity of drugs found in a car in Baku

A large quantity of narcotics was found in Opel car.

Sports

15 June 2010 [11:55]

Azerbaijani gymnast participated in three finals of Baltic Cup

International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament Baltic Cup has wrapped up in the Polish city of Rumia.
15 June 2010 [10:04]

Azerbaijan Senior Wrestling Championship to start today

Azerbaijan Senior Wrestling Championship will start at Sharhadchi Sports Complex today, according to the Azerbaijani Wrestling Federation.