News for 28 August 2010

World news

28 August 2010 [12:35]

Quake hits Iran: 3 people died and 40 injured

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale took place near the Damghan city of Iran's Simnan Province at 23:53 last night, FARS news agency reported.
28 August 2010 [12:15]

Unmanned aircrafts to patrol Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline

Turkey is planning to use unmanned aircrafts for security of oil and gas pipelines.
28 August 2010 [11:38]

Turkish PM's wife set to visit victims in flood-hit Pakistan

Turkish prime minister's spouse will travel to flood-stricken Pakistan on September 1 to hand over funds collected during a fast-breaking dinner in Turkey.
28 August 2010 [10:25]

Turkey seeks explanation from Iran over alleged genocide remarks

Alarmed by reports that Iran's vice president said the events of 1915 constituted a "genocide," Turkey is seeking high-level explanation from Tehran.

Weird / Interesting

28 August 2010 [12:25]

Mom brings premature baby back to life with two hours of loving cuddles

It was a final chance to say goodbye for grieving mother Kate Ogg after doctors gave up hope of saving her premature baby.

Politics

28 August 2010 [11:30]

Honorary consul: Azerbaijan is important partner for Germany

Interview with Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan in Stuttgart, Otto Hauser.
28 August 2010 [09:35]

Georgian president meets Azerbaijani students

President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili has met a group of the Azerbaijani and Georgian students who entered the country's higher education institutions.
28 August 2010 [09:00]

OECD senior official: Azerbaijan achieved much progress

Delegation led by Jeffrey Owens, Director, OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, has visited Azerbaijan.

Society

28 August 2010 [13:10]

Soiree of Azerbaijani music in Canada

A soiree of Azerbaijani music took place in Niagara city of Canada.
28 August 2010 [11:08]

Azerbaijan Economy Ministry: No bread and flour shortage in country

Azerbaijan's State Service for Consumer Market Control under the Ministry of Economic Development has announced the outcome of a monitoring of bread and flour in the country.
28 August 2010 [10:07]

Delayed flight from Donetsk arrived in Baku on Saturday morning

The Donetsk-Baku flight, which was to arrive in Baku at 21:00 on Friday, arrived at 07:12 on Saturday, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) said.
28 August 2010 [01:25]

Director of the Baku State Project Institute on new General Plan of Azerbaijani capital

Interview with Director of the Baku State Project Institute Ilgar Isbatov.

Arts & Entertainment