News for 20 August 2010

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20 August 2010 [16:53]

"Most dangerous internet celebrity" revealed

Cameron Diaz has been named the most dangerous celebrity to search for online.
20 August 2010 [10:15]

Can cloned plants live forever?

Politics

20 August 2010 [17:55]

Azerbaijani CEC holds courses for district election commissions' members

The Azerbaijani Central Election Commission (CEC) starts courses for members of the district election commissions (DEC), the commission reported.
20 August 2010 [13:45]

Council of Europe delegation to observe parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan

The Council of Europe's observers will monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan.
20 August 2010 [13:30]

Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis to start autumn session next month

The Azerbaijani Parliament's autumn session will start on September 30.
20 August 2010 [11:35]

Azerbaijani political parties define strategy of election campaign

Azerbaijan's political parties have defined the strategy of the election campaign.
20 August 2010 [11:25]

NATO increases Afghanistan shipping via Azerbaijan

NATO is expected to increase shipping to Afghanistan via Georgia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Transport of Azerbaijan said.

Business

Society

20 August 2010 [17:16]

Caucasus Muslims Office chief to attend CIS Inter-Religions Council Presidium in Moscow

On Aug. 24, CIS Inter-Religions Council Presidium will gather at the residence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow.
20 August 2010 [14:55]

Baku hosts 8th Azerbaijani Students and Alumni International Forum

Baku hosts the 8th Azerbaijani Students and Alumni International Forum on Friday.
20 August 2010 [12:53]

Azerbaijan's Education Ministry announces contest to recruit teachers for public schools

Azerbaijan announced a competition today to recruit teachers for public schools, Education Minister Misir Mardanov told journalists.
20 August 2010 [12:40]

Wind fanned wildfire in Gabala

20 August 2010 [09:28]

Azerbaijan's culture minister meets Korean, Iraqi ambassadors

Azerbaijan's Culture Minister Abulfas Garayev met new ambassador of Korea Lee Ji Kha on Aug. 19.

Sports

20 August 2010 [15:35]

Azerbaijan's U-17s beat Uzbekistan

Arts & Entertainment

20 August 2010 [13:17]

Turkish dancing group "Fire of Anatolia" uses Azerbaijani motifs

A Turkish dancing group "Fire of Anatolia" will perform in Uzbek capital Tashkent.