News for 15 September 2010

Voice of Diaspora

15 September 2010 [11:09]

Azerbaijani community holds Azerbaijani cultural night in USA

Azerbaijani community in the US will celebrate Azerbaijani cultural night on September 23.
15 September 2010 [10:10]

Congress of Georgian Azerbaijanis protests against Quran burning in the U.S.

The Congress of Georgian Azerbaijanis (CGA) protested against burning the holy book of Muslims - the quran in the U.S.

World news

15 September 2010 [14:27]

Gazprom stops gas supplies to Armenia

15 September 2010 [11:33]

European court fines Turkey 105,000 euros for slain Armenian journalist's case

The European Court of Human Rights has found the Turkish state guilty of failing to protect the right to life and freedom of expression of slain journalist Hrant Dink, the court said in a statement Tuesday.

Analytics

Weird / Interesting

15 September 2010 [16:55]

Wood-eating catfish discovered in Peru

15 September 2010 [16:23]

Supernova Shrapnel found in meteorite

15 September 2010 [15:27]

Naked woman steals cab, falls asleep

Politics

15 September 2010 [17:47]

Association of European Election Officials to assist during parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan

The Association of European Election Officials will for the first time assist in conducting an exit poll in Azerbaijan's upcoming parliamentary elections.
15 September 2010 [17:10]

Azerbaijani PM meets WB vice president

15 September 2010 [11:25]

Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan makes statement condemning the Quran burning

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Azerbaijan made a statement condemning the burning of the Quran.
15 September 2010 [09:50]

Azerbaijan, Latvia "enjoy high level relations"

Azerbaijan and Latvia enjoy high level relations, which are rapidly developing, Ogtay Asadov, Speaker of Azerbaijan's Parliament, told visiting Latvian ex-president Vaira Vike-Freiberga.

Business

15 September 2010 [08:53]

Former German Foreign Minister: Russia’s project is not in Europe’s interests

Joseph Fisher, former German Foreign Minister, a Nabucco project lobbyist gave an german “Handelsblatt” newspaper an interview.

Society

15 September 2010 [16:31]

Azerbaijani border guards arrest 79 wanted people in August

Azerbaijani border guards prevented 16 attempts of state border violation and arrested 29 people in August, the Azerbaijani State Border Service told Trend.
15 September 2010 [14:35]

Excavations revealings: Ancient city with utensils belonging to European and Asian cultures in Azerbaijan

An ancient city supposedly dating back to XVIII century was unearthed during excavations in Agsu region of Azerbaijan.
15 September 2010 [10:17]

U.S. Chargé D'affaires in Azerbaijan visits Ganja city

U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Azerbaijan made a visit to Ganja city on Tuesday.

Sports

15 September 2010 [10:48]

Azerbaijani judo fighters win 2 world bronzes

Azerbaijan have claimed two bronze medals the world judo championship in Tokyo, Japan.

Arts & Entertainment

15 September 2010 [13:50]

Outdoor cinema to open in Baku

Exhibitions