News for 18 August 2010

Voice of Diaspora

18 August 2010 [11:33]

Azerbaijani citizen injured in Pyatigorsk blast in Russia

One of the people injured in blast in Pyatigorsk is an Azerbaijani citizen.

Your Corner

18 August 2010 [14:15]

Your Corner: Who roams the streets of Baku in the early morning? - PHOTOS

"Your Corner" is exactly what you think it is - your stories, pictures, art, and pretty much everything else you can share with the rest.

World news

Weird / Interesting

18 August 2010 [12:25]

Monster 2-tone carp found in lake

Anglers have been left reeling over the death of a massive carp found floating on a lake in Kent.
18 August 2010 [12:15]

Man possibly killed by pigeon poo?

An inquest is looking at what part multiple pigeon droppings played in the demise of a man in Sydney who was crushed to death by a shop awning.

Politics

18 August 2010 [18:21]

Pakistan appreciates Azerbaijan's assistance

"We are very pleased that the friendly Azerbaijani government stands beside us in our difficult time," Pakistan`s ambassador Abdul Hamid said.
18 August 2010 [15:55]

Body of armed smuggler killed on Azerbaijan-Iran border handed over to his country

The body of armed smuggler killed on Azerbaijan-Iran borders was handed over to his country, Yardimli regional police office said.
18 August 2010 [13:45]

Turkish consulate to open in Ganja in September

Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic arrived in country’s Ganja city today.

Business

18 August 2010 [09:00]

Turkish president attended the opening of Azer-Turk Bank's new building

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul attended a ceremony to open a new building of the Azer-Turk Bank in Baku on Aug. 17.

Society

18 August 2010 [16:55]

Awareness raising trainings to be held for chairmen of constituencies in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting today, APA reports. The meeting protocol of the CEC dating back to August 3, 2010, was confirmed.
18 August 2010 [13:07]

Year-old baby dies infront of parents in Azerbaijan's region

Year-old baby died before eyes of his parents in Azerbaijan.
18 August 2010 [11:55]

Azerbaijan's Border Troops mark 91st anniversary

August 18 marks the 91st anniversary of Azerbaijan's Border Troops.
18 August 2010 [11:45]

"Melkonian, Sargsyan, Ohanian, all of those bastards killed over 600 innocent women and children"

Interview with Azerbaijani military commander Ibad Huseynov.

Sports

Arts & Entertainment