News for 08 September 2010

World news

08 September 2010 [11:45]

Hillary Clinton expresses her opinion on burning of Quran book copies to mark the 9/11 attacks

A Florida church's threat to burn copies of the Quran to mark the September 11 attacks has been condemned by Hillary Clinton as "disrespectful" and "disgraceful".

Analytics

Weird / Interesting

08 September 2010 [16:30]

University of Baltimore in U.S. to teach zombie classes

Ever wanted to take a university course studying the shambling hordes of the undead? The University of Baltimore's class on zombies could be just the thing for you.
08 September 2010 [14:53]

Two asteroids to pass close to Earth today

Two small asteroids in unrelated orbits will pass within the moon's distance of the Earth on Wednesday, according to NASA.

Politics

08 September 2010 [17:12]

Azerbaijan president receives Dutch Senate's president

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received a delegation led by President of the Dutch Senate Rene van der Linden.
08 September 2010 [13:33]

Head of Caucasus Muslims Office congratulates Muslims on Ramadan

Head of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh congratulated Muslims across the world today on Ramadan.
08 September 2010 [11:55]

EU special representative for South Caucasus discusses run-up to elections with Azerbaijani opposition parties

The European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus met with opposition leaders in Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
08 September 2010 [11:35]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

08 September 2010 [09:40]

Former U.S. secretary of defense is in Baku

Former United States Secretary of Defense William Perry is visiting Azerbaijan.
08 September 2010 [09:25]

Azerbaijani president offers Rosh Hashanah greetings to Jewish community

President Ilham Aliyev has sent a message of greetings to the Jewish Community of Azerbaijan on Rosh Hashanah holiday (Jewish New Year).
08 September 2010 [09:08]

President of Dutch senate arrives in Azerbaijan

President of the First Chamber (Senate) of the States-General of the Netherlands Rene van der Linden arrived in Azerbaijan on Sept. 7.

Business

Society

08 September 2010 [18:05]

Over 100 children circumcised for free in Baku

Some 20 teams of doctors have circumcised more than 100 children for free upon the request of the Azerbaijan Health Ministry on occasion of the Ramadan Holiday.
08 September 2010 [16:37]

Young man beaten to death in Baku

Resident of Narimanov District of Baku was beaten to death yesterday.
08 September 2010 [14:35]

Drug dealer arrested in Baku

08 September 2010 [13:14]

People clash with police in Lankaran region

A group of individuals clashed with police in southern Lankaran region of Azerbaijan on Sept. 7.
08 September 2010 [12:08]

Baku hosts 1st Renewable Energy Caucasus Forum

The 1st Renewable Energy Caucasus Forum has kicked off in Azerbaijan`s capital.
08 September 2010 [10:07]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Library of U.S. Congress to sign memorandum of cooperation

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Library of the US Congress will sign a memorandum of cooperation.
08 September 2010 [09:00]

ESU delegation visits Azerbaijan Council of State Support to NGOs

A delegation of European Students' Union visited the Council of State Support to NGOs under the President of Azerbaijan on Sept. 7.

Sports

08 September 2010 [10:55]

Six-goal Germany cruise to victory over Azerbaijan

Germany made light work of Azerbaijan in running out 6-1 winners in Cologne Tuesday to keep their Euro 2012 qualifying momentum going.
08 September 2010 [10:16]

Azerbaijani wrestler claims world crown

Arts & Entertainment

08 September 2010 [14:20]

The 2504th anniversary of Ganja to be celebrated

On the occasion of the 2504 anniversary of Ganja, a large-scale work was prepared in the city.